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The Oregonian, August 12, 2026: In 11th-hour move, Portland seeks pricey new Blazers concession as part of Moda Center deal
KXL, July 27, 2026: Parkrose Community Launches Fundraiser to Reopen Neighborhood Grocery Store
KATU News, July 27, 2026: Shuttered Parkrose Grocery Outlet owner fund raising for new store in food desert
KGW8, July 23, 2026: Why Portland leaders feel city is in a better position after releasing Moda Center proposal
KATU News, July 22, 2026: Portland City Council President Jamie Dunphy says requests for info from Blazers go unanswered
KGW, July 21, 2026: Portland moves to speed up building permit process
The Athletic, July 21, 2026: Trail Blazers, Portland both want to make a deal. So why aren’t they talking?
KGW, July 21, 2026: Blazers 'not at all interested' in Moda Center payments included in city term sheet, Portland City Council president says
OregonLive, July 21, 2026: Top Blazers official trashes Portland's draft term sheet: ‘If they don't want us, then that's fine'
Portland Business Journal, July 21, 2026: Portland City Council reactivates task force studying construction permitting delays
KOIN 6, July 13, 2026: Multnomah County’s ban on flavored tobacco stands as appeals court declines review
Portland.gov, July 2, 2026: New online tool offers earlier visibility into Council legislation and schedules
KGW, June 18, 2026: Portland council approves $8.5B budget, then 5 members propose ordinance to restore some services
WWeek, June 9, 2026: Council President Jamie Dunphy Lambasts Serial Meetings Law
FOX 12, June 9, 2026: Typical Portland household could pay extra $700 annually with latest tax, fee hikes
East PDX News, June 7, 2026: New hours, new vendors, at Lents International Farmers Market
Oregon ArtsWatch, May 27, 2026: Arts and humanities supporters continue racking up local, state and federal wins, so far
OPB, May 27, 2026: Portland votes to increase arts tax, allow fewer people to pay
KGW, May 21, 2026: Emotions run high as Portland City Council slogs through dozens of amendments to pass $8.5B budget
East PDX News, May 8, 2026: Outer East Portland celebrates new Raymond Park playground – for kids of all abilities
The Oregonian, May 6, 2026: Portland councilors did not break public meetings law during summer retreat, Oregon ethics officials find
East PDX News, May 2, 2026: City budget squeeze drew strong opinions at District 1 open house
Oregon ArtsWatch, April 30, 2026: Portland Art Tax reforms move forward; proposed grant cuts opposed
Portland Business Journal, April 28, 2026: Portland committee approves arts tax hike, exempting more low-income residents
Oregon ArtsWatch, April 22, 2026: Art Tax reforms under way, including increased spending and potential increase to $50 a year
Oregon Live, April 2, 2026: Will Portland City Council’s shake-up boost its success? The overhaul’s own architect has doubts
Oregon Live, April 1, 2026: East Portland has far fewer grocery stores than the rest of the city — and is slated to lose another one
Portland Business Journal, March 30, 2026: Portland explores vacancy fee as downtown struggles with empty storefronts
Oregon Public Broadcasting, March 12, 2026: Portland councilors make renewed pitch to spend $56 million of unbudgeted housing funds
Oregon Public Broadcasting, March 9, 2026: Portland arts organizations ask to tap arts tax reserves - OPB
Oregon ArtsWatch, March 2, 2026: Reforms coming for controversial Portland Arts Tax?
The Portland Tribune, February 27, 2026: Rosewood Initiative launches new East Portland Tech Hub
KATU 2, February 22, 2026: KATU interviews Dunphy on first-month progress Portland council president
Portland Mercury, February 21, 2026: Portland City Council Votes To Reshape Its Committee Structure - Portland Mercury
East PDX News, February 14, 2026: Neighbors lobby for – then help plant – trees in their park
KATU 2, February 11, 2026: Portland City Council approves gender-neutral signs for single-occupancy restrooms
Oregon Live, January 22, 2026: ICE protesters shut down Portland City Council, force meeting to go virtual
KGW News, January 15, 2026: Portland City Council's reluctant new president charts his path forward in 2026: 'I'm ready to face this moment'
Portland Mercury, January 15, 2026: Jamie Dunphy Elected Portland Council President
Oregon Live, January 9, 2026: ‘Straight out of the authoritarian playbook': Oregon leaders react to shooting by Border Patrol in Portland
Oregon Public Broadcasting, January 9, 2026: Shooting by federal officers puts Portland council president vote on hold
KGW News, January 8, 2026: City councilor urges Portlanders to 'use their voices' to peacefully protest
KGW News, January 8, 2026: After Minneapolis, Portland councilor reacts to Border Patrol shooting
NBC News, January 8, 2026: Portland council member reacts to shooting involving federal agents
Portland Mercury, December 30, 2025: Mercury 2025 Recap: Portland City Council's First Year
Portland Mercury, December 10, 2025: Local Homelessness Prevention Could See $21 Million Funding Bump
KATU 2, December 10, 2025: News of unspent millions in Portland Housing Bureau shocks city councilors and advocates
KOIN, December 9, 2025: Gender-neutral signage could be required outside of Portland's single-user restrooms
Oregonian, December 8, 2025: Portland mayor wants to double size of city's small business tax exemption
Portland Mercury, November 19, 2025: Portlanders Gather to Mourn and Demand Action on Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims - Portland Mercury
Willamette Week, November 19, 2025: Slump in Luxury Apartment Starts Could Hurt Cheaper Digs, Too
Portland Press Herald, November 17, 2025: What will Portland do about Live Nation's proposed venue downtown?
Bike Portland, November 13, 2025: Councilor Jamie Dunphy speaks out on traffic deaths and unsafe roads in East Portland
KATU, November 11, 2025: City leaders pledge action as Portland businesses face high costs, complex regulations
Street Roots, October 1, 2025: Jamie Dunphy envisions social housing tower to replace closed Gateway Fred Meyer
Oregon Business, October 1, 2025: In Conversation: Jamie Dunphy, Portland City Councilor, District 1
KGW8, September 30, 2025: Portland city councilor, former Trump supporter check out 'nonviolent' protesters at ICE facility
Fox12, September 25, 2025: Portland City Council votes to pause some permit requirements for home remodeling
Oregonian, September 24, 2025: Portland city councilors ease home, business renovation rules through 2029
KOIN, September 24, 2025: Portland councilors present insights from Vienna social housing junket
KGW8, Sep 18, 2025: Portland city councilor describes lessons from social housing trip to Vienna
Willamette Week, September 4, 2025: City Council Ordinance Would Waive Tree Planting Requirements for Certain Internal Projects
Willamette Week, August 28, 2025: Prosper Portland Poured $88 Million Into the Gateway Neighborhood. It’s Gotten Worse.
Canby First, August 28, 2025: Prosper Portland Spent $88 Million on Gateway. The Neighborhood Is Worse Off.
OPB, August 27, 2025: How East Portland’s new councilors are reaching their constituents
Oregon Arts Watch, August 22, 2025: Portland’s for-profit music scene: A spur for economic recovery?
KXTG-AM, August 14, 2025: Portland City Council Moving Toward Big Changes
KOIN-TV Online, August 12, 2025: Portland councilors in talks to boost city’s ‘often-overlooked’ music economy
Portland Mercury, August 12, 2025: The Lawsuit that Broke the Council’s Back
Willamette Week, August 8, 2025: Councilors Approve $3.75 Million Settlement in Case of Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer
Oregonian, August 8, 2025: Portland councilors grill police chief while approving $3.75M settlement in fatal shooting of unarmed man
KOIN, August 7, 2025: ‘Tired of piecemeal solutions’: Portland City Council adopts unified housing strategy
KGW8, August 7, 2025: Council approves Portland's largest-ever legal settlement with an individual over 2022 police shooting death
City of Portland, August 7, 2025: Avalos, Dunphy Resolution to Create a Comprehensive, Unified Housing Strategy Passes City Council
City of Portland, August 7, 2025: Project updates from the Code Alignment Project team
MSN, July 8, 2025: Portland’s noise ordinance reform gives boost to local music scene
Hoodline, July 8, 2025: Portland City Council Unanimously Passes Noise Ordinance Reform during Peak Music Season
KPTV, July 8, 2025: Portland’s noise ordinance reform gives boost to local music scene
KOIN, June 26, 2025: ‘Common sense adjustment’: Portland leaders unanimously approve noise code impacting musicians
Portland Business Journal, June 9, 2025: Plans for Live Nation venue move forward following Land Use appeals decision
Rose City Reform, June 2, 2025: The New Kids on the Bloc
The Oregonian, May 23, 2025: Portland City Council diverts new police dollars to parks during marathon budget meeting
Willamette Week, May 22, 2025: Portland City Council Diverts $1.9 Million in New Police Funding to Parks
The Oregonian, May 22, 2025: Prosper Portland avoids budget cut but faces scrutiny over independence
Willamette Week, May 21, 2025: Prosper Portland Dodges a Big Cut for Now, but Council Takes Aim at Lack of Agency Oversight
Portland Business Journal, May 21, 2025: Portland City council to debate Prosper Portland defunding with opposing sides poised for showdown
The Oregonian, May 20, 2025: Portland’s heated budget battle turns into economic development power play
OPB, May 20, 2025: Here’s how Portland councilors want to tweak Mayor Wilson’s budget
OPB, May 19, 2025: The Evergreen Portland Makes Cool Audio Gear
Portland Business Journal, May 19, 2025: Prosper Portland future uncertain with proposed budget cuts
The Oregonian, May 17, 2025: Prosper Portland head slams councilors’ proposal to ‘decimate’ program funding
City Cast, May 15, 2025: Portland's Full of Empty Buildings. Could a Vacancy Tax Help?
Hoodline, May 15, 2025: Portland Councilors Propose Bold Budget Amendment to Redirect $11M from Prosper Portland Amid Financial Shortfall
KOIN, May 13, 2025: Portland City Council puts departments on hot seat over budget
KATU, May 1, 2025: Portland city councilors supportive of plan to speed up housing
East PDX News, April 29: Powellhurst-Gilbert neighbors ‘Greet and Eat’ with District 1 City Councilors
Portland Mercury, April 22,2025: City Council to Overturn Hearings Officer's Approval of PGE Forest Park Plan
Portland City Cast, April 11, 2025: Rewriting a City Noise Code
Hoodline, April 7, 2025: Portland Councilor Jamie Dunphy Champions Noise Ordinance Reform to Boost Local Music Scene
KATU, April 8, 2025: Portland City Council considers changing noise code to be more objective
KGW8, April 8, 2025: Plans to revise Portland noise control gain unanimous committee support
Fox 12 Oregon, April 7, 2025: Portland music community fights to repeal conflicting noise ordinance
OPB, April 3, 2025: 3 Portland councilors propose PCEF tax hike to backfill city budget
The Oregonian, April 3, 2025: Portland councilors explore climate tax increase to stave off looming cuts to parks, public safety
Willamette Week, April 3, 2025: Dunphy, Morillo and Novick Propose Increasing Retail Climate Tax to Plug City’s Budget Hole
Portland Magazine, Spring 2025 Issue: Crib Sheet: A Crash Course in our New City Council
Portland Mercury- March 13, 2025: Can Portland Be a Music Capital Again?
Portland Business Journal- January 24, 2025: 'Music guy' Jamie Dunphy on his Portland City Council agenda
KOIN News- December 1, 2024: City councilor-elect Jamie Dunphy talks the arts, ‘forgotten’ East Portland’s needs