The Portland Mercury
Moneyball: The Moda Center Controversy Explained.
Portland faces a $600 million dilemma as Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon seeks public funding for Moda Center renovations, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and the team's local future.
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9mTHE BLACK BYLINE: Maury Povich vs Thomas Jefferson and America’s 250th Birthday.
This article explores the intersection of American politics and entertainment, drawing parallels between Thomas Jefferson's scandalous personal life, the legacy of minstrelsy, and the modern spectacle of political showmanship.
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8mWorld Cup Diary: Week 3
From Paraguay's historic upset over Germany to Mexico's electrifying triumph at the Azteca, this World Cup update tracks the heroes, villains, and rising stars defining the knockout rounds.
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6mGood Morning, News: No Fireworks in Portland, Trump Party a Big Corrupt Bust, USA Men’s Soccer Heads to Seattle. By Jeremiah Hayden.
Portland prepares for a hot holiday weekend featuring firework bans, bridge updates, and local controversies. Nationally, Trump’s anniversary plans face scrutiny while the USA men’s soccer team advances.
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7mTwo City Councilors Face State Ethics Complaints Over Moda Center Event
Portland City Councilors Olivia Clark and Loretta Smith face an ethics complaint for skipping a public meeting to attend a $350 chamber event for free, potentially violating gift laws.
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5mPortland Nostalgia and <i>Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing</i>
Thom Hilton's dreamy short film Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing captures an authentic, anxious, and nostalgic portrait of life as a Portland artist.