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2 days ago
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Portland State secures more funding for one of two Broadway-capable downtown venues
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Oregon leaders have helped set the stage for one of two potential Broadway-capable venues proposed in Downtown Portland. With the passage of on Friday, legislators allocated more than $85.6 million in general obligation bonds for the construction of Portland State University's Performing Arts and Culture Center. Another $53 million in 'dedicated fund obligations' were set aside for the parking structure, according to the university. Newly-opened Portland s'mores bar expands with suburban outpost The project is one of two that Portland City Council unanimously approved last year. Although city officials initially weighed either greenlighting the new PSU building or backing the renovation of the historic Keller Auditorium, the made way for further talks involving the development of both modern performance venues. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson noted the city is now planning to form an advisory committee that will discuss the future of each project. 'The State's investment in Portland State University represents a profound commitment to the importance of the arts in bringing together community and activating Portland's downtown core,' Wilson said. 'PSU and the City have a track record of success collaborating on important development projects and are kicking off a market feasibility study to guide future venue development in the coming months.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The university reported that it has nabbed a total of $155 million in funding for the new space. According to PSU, Prosper Portland had already doled out $7.6 million and 'philanthropic pledges' doled out about $10.5 million. The Performing Arts and Culture Center will be developed along what is now the 4.25-acre University Place Hotel. It is expected to hold a capacity of 1,200 seats and open to the public in 2030. PACC 'reflects the bold leadership and creative vision needed to reinvigorate our city,' PSU President Ann Cudd said. Goodbye, Nordstrom. Hello, Lloyd Center music venue 'As Oregon's public urban research university, we're proud to help lead a development that strengthens the cultural and economic heart of Portland,' Cudd added. 'This moment is about more than a building. It's about shaping a future filled with opportunity for our students, artists and community.' SB 5505 also allocated funding for several other institutions, agencies and facilities, including the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, Oregon State Hospital and University of Oregon's Child Behavioral Health Building. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Pearl District residents opposed to homeless shelter
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new 40-bed homeless shelter planned for the Pearl District brought about 200 people to a public meeting to voice their concerns about crime and drug use. Despite getting a tour of the proposed shelter site around Northwest Northrup, area residents packed the to make their thoughts known even though, they said, city leaders aren't interested in their input. Mayor Keith Wilson was invited to this meeting but 'respectfully declined,' his office told KOIN 6 News. But Wilson's team also said they've been in almost daily communication with some of the neighbors for this proposed shelter, providing information and trying to set up meetings. Neighbors distressed over planned homeless shelter in Portland's Pearl District The shelter will expand from 40 beds to 200 beds by the end of the year. It's part of the broader city initiative to help nearly 600 unsheltered Portlanders off the streets in the Northwest and Pearl District. 'I think what the neighborhood wants and what I would want is people to get back to living healthy, productive lives. And the great question is how to do that, especially when people are deep into, chemical dependency,' Northwest District Association President Todd Zarnitz said. 'And, you know, there's no easy answers, of course. But what we want is to not make the problem worse and make it worse in our backyard, basically.' Kevin Kahn has lived in Portland for nearly five decades. He was one of the hundreds of angry neighbors who packed the Lucky Labrador Monday night. 'Most of that time, I would say, the city has changed incredibly for the better,' Kahn told KOIN 6 News. But he's concerned about the city right now. 'If you don't catch the spiral early, it's a long way back. And I'm really concerned that Portland is in the spiral,' he said. 'And you know, Band-Aids don't fix spirals.' City officials said they're working with the Salvation Army, which is slated to be the site's operator. Portland Solutions is aiming for a late summer opening date, but no specific date is set at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
03-07-2025
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Maryland businesses prepare for busy Fourth of July weekend: "This is our Super Bowl"
With multiple fireworks shows set to light up the night sky all weekend long, Maryland businesses are gearing up for more customers. "This is our Super Bowl" Keith Wilson, a chef at Somethang Delicious, LLC, is preparing to cook up something delicious during the Fourth of July weekend. "Turkey wings, we also have a great salmon wrap, a jerk chicken wrap," said Wilson. "Our homemade macaroni and cheese and our amazing kale collard mix." The Baltimore-based food truck and catering company can be found all over Charm City on most days. But for the holiday, Wilson plans to make stops all over the region. "It is a labor of love," Wilson said. "It's going to be hot if you ever work on the food truck. It's tight, however, we know, we prepare for this. This is our Super Bowl." Preparing from the inside out Restaurants in South Baltimore that sit along the Patapsco River, including Nick's Fish House, also expect to see more business on the Fourth of July. Carly Eutsler, the Managing Partner of the restaurant, said she is prepping for Independence Day weekend, starting from the inside out. "Preparing internally in the kitchen, because that's the most important part, and making sure our kitchen and our bars are fully stocked with plenty of food and drink," said Eutsler. Eutsler told WJZ they have ordered lots and lots of fresh crabs ahead of time to meet the demand. "Any of our oysters, our steamed shrimp, our we have a seafood, cold seafood tower, which has a mix of everything on there," Eutsler said. "Can't go wrong." Nick's Fish House will have entertainment all weekend long, but like Somethang Delicious, it will have normal business hours, so customers can make it out to see fireworks on time. "We just know what it is," said Wilson "We just rock out."
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
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Slimmed-down Oregon transportation bill dies on House floor. Here's what to know
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – While lawmakers in Salem discuss another amendment for transportation funding, people across the state are wondering what it will mean for them. A slimmed-down version of HB 2025 died on the House floor, forcing lawmakers to go back to the drawing board with time running out in the legislative session. Now, the House Rules Committee is discussing an amendment to HB 3402 that looks to bridge the Oregon Department of Transportation's funding gap. Kotek signs bill bringing Portland a 'step closer' to an MLB stadium ODOT has said if its $350 million shortfall is not addressed, several hundred jobs will be on the chopping block. The new amendment features bumps to registration and titling fees, with a 3-cent increase to the gas tax, allowing for all that money to go to ODOT. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has also released a statement, pleading with lawmakers to include funding for cities as well: 'We can't afford a patchwork solution. Legislators, please don't leave Salem without addressing crumbling city transportation systems. We're calling on our state partners to lean into our shared commitment to building a resilient and future-ready transportation network for all Oregonians.' Oregon's minimum wage will increase once again in July 2025. Here's what to know Meanwhile, the owners of Gresham Ford are against any new taxes. Co-owner and general manager Bess Wills said they are too much for working families. 'We're all paying more,' she said. 'We would all be paying more. And the burden of this taxation — which I think maybe if we just tighten our belt and use some of the resources we already have — might be a better answer.' KOIN 6 reached out to Governor Tina Kotek's office to see if she will call a special session should lawmakers not settle on a bill before the session ends. A spokesperson said the governor is closely monitoring and has no other comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-06-2025
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Lyft pushes back against potential increase in Portland ride fees
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Another app is weighing in on Portland's decision to more than double rideshare fees. an amendment to hike the per-ride fees on apps like Uber and Lyft from 65 cents to $2. Mayor Keith Wilson previously to $1.30 per ride. Wife dead, husband injured after 'tragic' house fire in Hood River County In a letter sent to city leaders on Monday, Lyft's Senior Policy Manager Jon Walker said the company would 'support' the initial proposal under three conditions: District 1 and 2 residents would be exempt from the new cost, 30% of revenue from the increased fee would supplement an electric vehicle grant fund managed by the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and subsidies for wheelchair-accessible vehicle would rise to $50 per ride. 'In addition to protecting riders in low-income areas, Lyft supports Portland's goals of lowering carbon emissions and expanding accessibility funding,' Walker wrote. 'An EV grant fund for rideshare would ensure companies like Lyft have the funds to continue launching creative EV initiatives in Portland, while increased WAV subsidies will help to spread the savings and benefits to everyone — not just the privileged few.' If the newly-approved ride fee is finalized during city council's June 18 meeting, it is expected to generate another $10 million in PBOT revenue — amid the government's looming budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year. Lyft claimed the increase would make Portland an outlier compared to 'similarly situated' cities. According to the company, there are no per-ride fees in Milwaukee or Minneapolis, while Denver's will soon increase from 32 cents to 34 cents. In Seattle, there is an 85-cent fee and a majority of revenue goes to the city. 'If the city council insists on increasing the per ride fee, then Portlanders deserve to see the additional revenue used to advance the causes they care about. Otherwise, this fee increase is an unjust punishment on Portland's most vulnerable,' Lyft's Walker added. Vancouver weighs implementing district-based voting for city council elections Uber has also spoken out against the pending increase in Portland. Ahead of last week's vote, the company asked customers to 'keep rideshare affordable' by expressing their concerns in an email to local officials. The pushback is happening as Oregon lawmakers simultaneously consider a bill that would increase minimum wage and establish other benefits for rideshare drivers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
