Amanda Fritz

Gail Achterman, State Transportation Commissioner, said in a presentation at the Oregon Planning Institute in Eugene last month, that studies show 50% of congestion is the result of ‘non-recurring events’ – accidents, weather,…

From a press release by Matt Shelby, Portland Public Schools: “Portland Public School’s property tax rate rose this year after Portland voters approved a five-year local option levy with a 63% vote in…

Taken at Bishop’s Close.

The Portland City Council Agenda for this coming Wednesday and Thursday is posted here. The following is a very brief skimming, so please check it out yourself and comment if I skip something…

This photograph of the beach at Lincoln City was taken back in May, but I’m guessing similarly wonderful vistas can be viewed in many places in Oregon this weekend. What a treat.

There are only 4,749 parking spaces at the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium, with a seating capacity of 54,000 and total attendance usually around 60,000. The Rose Garden in Portland seats 21,300 people…

My parents arrived Wednesday from England for a visit. It’s so good to see them! We were amused by the green immigration card they were given to fill out on the plane from…

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend. I hope you find time to breathe the crisp fall air and enjoy nature, wandering in a forest such as Tryon Creek State Natural Area or…

Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogan visited the Action Committee of the League of Women Voters of Portland a couple of weeks ago, and made some excellent suggestions regarding the future of urban renewal…