By Portland Metro Chamber Press Release, The region is at an inflection point, according to the Portland Metro Chamber’s annual State of the Economy and State of Downtown & the Central City reports.   Portland, OR—February 12, 2026—The Portland Metro Chamber has released its annual State of the Economy report, as well […]

Legislative Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Week two of the 2026 Legislative session is ending with action on several significant bills against the first deadlines of the lightning-fast session. The newly created “Joint Special Committee On Referendum Petition 2026-302“ completed its sole task: sending SB 1599 out of committee on […]

Multi-Year Lilly Endowment Grant to Amplify University of Portland ‘Stories of Hope’ By University of Portland,   “Hope”—the first word in the University of Portland Strategic Plan and the anchor of its mission and values—just became the focus of a four-year story campaign.Bell Tower Cross against a beautiful sunset sky […]