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Sophie Peel
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Staff Reporter, Willamette Week
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By Sophie Peel Verified| Willamette Week Verified An ambitious project to transform a portion of Old Town into a shoe manufacturing campus will receive the remaining $800,000 in state funds it was promised last year by the Oregon Legislature, after Gov. Tina Kotek called for greater scrutiny of its financial viability last month. Here’s what happened, and why the release of the remaining funds is significant. WHY WAS THE FUNDING IN JEOPARDY?
By Sophie Peel Verified| Willamette Week Verified Last week, the city of Portland told a longtime shelter operator it had not been awarded a contract to continue managing one of the city’s tiny pod villages in Southwest Portland. Leaders of that nonprofit, Sunstone Way, say they were surprised. Since 2022, they’d run the tiny pod village in Multnomah Village—as well as two other villages—without ever having to reapply. And the contract had been with Multnomah County, not the city.
By Sophie Peel Verified| Willamette Week Verified An ambitious project to transform a portion of Old Town into a shoe manufacturing campus will receive the remaining $800,000 in state funds it was promised last year by the Oregon Legislature, after Gov. Tina Kotek called for greater scrutiny of its financial viability last month. Here’s what happened, and why the release of the remaining funds is significant. WHY WAS THE FUNDING IN JEOPARDY?
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Willamette Week
Willamette Week is an independent weekly newspaper based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1974 by Ronald A. Buel. It focuses on investigative reporting, cultural coverage, and community engagement, providing in-depth insights into Portland's politics, culture, and lifestyle. The newspaper aims to inform and empower its readers, inspiring positive change within the community. The paper offers comprehensive journalism and reporting in both print and digital formats. It is known for its investigative journalism, which has led to significant policy changes and exposed corruption. Willamette Week engages with the community by supporting local businesses and highlighting cultural events. Additionally, the Friends of Willamette Week initiative, established in 2019, allows readers to support the newspaper's mission of maintaining independent local journalism. As of 2024, Willamette Week celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of dedicated service to the Portland community.
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Founded: 1974