The Portland Mercury
Opinion: Taxing Corporations With Huge CEO-Worker Pay Gaps is Good For Workers, and Businesses
Portland's proposed 'fair share tax' aims to reduce extreme CEO-to-worker pay gaps while funding public services, incentivizing corporate equity and supporting the local small business economy.
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7mGood Morning, News: Hegseth Impeachment Blocked, Stolen Horses in Portland, and the Background Check ICE Never Did. By Courtney Vaughn.
This morning's briefing covers election updates in Washington County, a unique theft in Portland, new tax proposals, and significant political developments occurring at the national level.
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8mGood Morning, News: Families Fear PPS Closures Will Cause Difficult School Commutes, Hegseth in the Hot Seat, and What the Heck is “Permitting Reform”? By Taylor Griggs.
Portland faces a city worker strike and school closures, while Oregon Democrats weigh leadership changes. National news covers impeachment bids, permitting reform bills, and border wall controversies.
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4mPaintings and Sculptures Trade Elements in Gabi Villaseñor’s New Show
Portland artist Gabi Villaseñor presents a compelling solo exhibition at Nationale, exploring the art of gathering and creative care through multimedia ceramics and paintings inspired by Ursula K. Le Guin.
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5m<i>An Iliad</i> Is the Best Way to Experience <i>The Iliad</i>
Third Rail Repertory's haunting, minimalist production of An Iliad masterfully transforms ancient Greek tragedy into a timeless, visceral exploration of the cyclical, senseless nature of human warfare.
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4mCity Workers Strike Amid Stalled Labor Contract Negotiations
Approximately 800 Portland city workers have launched a strike following failed wage negotiations, halting various essential services while the union accuses the city of anti-union tactics.