Portland Mayor makes big promises about city future

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler presented his first State of the City address Friday at a Portland City Club luncheon.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler presented his first State of the City address Friday at a Portland City Club luncheon.
Revenue from short-term housing permits will fund housing bond.
Portland business owners get up close and personal with one of the city’s most urgent and visible problems.
Economic development officials and local businesses reflect upon Portlandia’s legacy as the show prepares to shoot its final season this summer.
Ultimately addressing housing affordability will depend on a market-based solution.
Kevin Cavenaugh develops eye-catching projects funded by innovative financing tools. But will his art-infused buildings revitalize or gentrify the city?
Business groups and environmentalists square off on fossil fuel ban.
Mayor Charlie Hales announced a partnership between the City of Portland, Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber (HMC), Venture Portland and Portland State University on Giving Tuesday.
City streets are eerily empty in August.