Sale of Big Pink, other Portland office towers drive millions in property tax losses

by Ty Davison | Aug 7, 2025 | News & Commentary

Sale of Big Pink, other Portland office towers drive millions in property tax losses – oregonlive.com: …with sales pushing a big reset on property values, are regional governments and taxing districts experiencing those losses. Portland’s plummeting office...

Portland councilors explore climate tax increase to stave off looming cuts to parks, public safety – oregonlive.com

by Ty Davison | Apr 3, 2025 | News & Commentary

Portland councilors explore climate tax increase to stave off looming cuts to parks, public safety – oregonlive.com: Three members of the Portland City Council are exploring a potential increase of a tax on large retailers that bankrolls the city’s lucrative...

A Portland center for Black culture closes its doors

by Ty Davison | Mar 20, 2025 | News & Commentary

A Portland center for Black culture closes its doors – oregonlive.com: The Soul Restoration Center, a colorful cultural and community hub for Black Portland, is closing this month after losing its lease in the historic Albina Arts building in Northeast Portland,...

‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal

by Ty Davison | Jan 8, 2025 | News & Commentary

‘It’s catch and release’: Portland shoplifters often evade prosecution, continuing city’s reputation as good place to steal – oregonlive.com: A state bail reform law that took effect in 2022 has encouraged jails to release an array of defendants — including...

Portland alternative high school students get a beautiful new building and a bumpy transition

by Ty Davison | Sep 24, 2024 | News & Commentary

Portland alternative high school students get a beautiful new building and a bumpy transition – oregonlive.com: Portland’s alternative education high school students and their teachers finally have a building to call their own, after years of being...