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Portlanders have long voiced their love for the city's parks and natural areas, but the proposed 75% increase on the levy has sparked backlash.

The authorities, who were investigating the fire as a possible arson, said on Tuesday that it was “not a targeted act of violence.”

Portland's downtown core hugs the west side of the Willamette River that bisects the city. But WIRED recommends finding a hotel on the amenity-packed central east side across the river from downtown, or in the more residential districts just outside of downtown on the west side.

The city's wage floor will soon be one of the highest in the country after voters approved Question A by a 62.7% to 35.5% margin.

Local governments in the Portland area are pledging new funds and support for families in need as access to federal food assistance remains in limbo.

Voters in South Portland have approved a proposal to update the high school's athletic complex with a natural grass field. The proposal passed with 54% of voters in favor and 46% against. Also read: Grass or turf?

A highlight from the project features the world’s largest mass timber frame made from locally sourced timber,” TIME wrote of PDX Next.

Portland Police officers are investigating three separate shootings over the weekend, two of which were deadly.