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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 races we are keeping close tabs on include the Portland parks levy, a police services levy in Vancouver, and a public safety-levy in Washington County.

The proposal, crafted and referred by city leaders, presented voters with a stark and, for some, an exasperating choice: hike Portland’s current parks levy by 75%, or watch one of the city’s most treasured civic assets wither under severe budget cuts and the ensuing neglect.

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

King Tides start today, and officials are asking people to be cautious if they are going to the beach. We dive into the election results from last night. The Portland Parks Levy, which would cost $400 million, was passing as of Wednesday morning.

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.

Oscar Burrell Jr. has a hearing for alleged violations of his parole on Friday. He made his first brief appearance before a judge this morning.

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. Meanwhile, a proposal for an artificial turf field was rejected by a larger margin, with 73% of voters opposing it and only 23% supporting it.

USWNT's Olivia Moultrie believes signing a contract extension with the Portland Thorns is the right decision at this stage in her career.