Vietnamese-American lawmakers criticize a Portland odor ordinance as discriminatory after the closure of Pho Gabo due to a complaint about food smells. They urge policy revision to prevent harm to minority-owned businesses.

The 9th annual SheBrew festival in Portland celebrates female brewers and features over 50 beers and ciders for attendees to enjoy, along with food, at The Redd from 12-7 pm this Sunday.

The SSCC in Portland reported on their efforts to manage the homelessness crisis, providing shelter to 23 people and conducting 655 site assessments of campsites last week.

Portland's Bureau of Development Services announced a Hearings Officer decision on a Conditional Use Review for a project at 311 NE 141st Avenue, impacting cityscape development.

Portland’s weather forecast includes frost followed by sunshine today, with a high near 49°F. Cloudy and chilly tonight, partly sunny Friday, and rain with gusty winds over the weekend. Rain is expected to continue into the next week.

Portland real estate developer Walter Bowen listed his private 40-acre estate for $15 million, while Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos put up his waterfront condo for sale at $1.7 million.

Agility Robotics appoints former Magic Leap CEO Peggy Johnson as its new CEO to expand operations and further the development of its humanoid warehouse robots.

The Oregon Senate passed a bill to keep the state on standard time all year if California and Washington agree. The result was narrowly decided in a 16-14 vote.

Multnomah County officials released a plan for a new $25 million sobering center in Portland, aiming to open by 2025 with services for intoxicated individuals and as an alternative to jail for police.

Oregon lawmakers are considering campaign finance reform with bipartisan-supported House Bill 4024, aiming to cap contributions and address dark money concerns, amidst criticisms that limits are still too high.

Governor Tina Kotek lauded Oregon's legislature for passing a significant housing package aimed at addressing the state's affordability crisis and boosting housing production.

Portland's Winter Lights Festival illuminated the city and select installations will remain past the festival dates, as per the February Plaza Newsletter.

The City of Portland has launched the Portland Votes 2024 Voter Education Grant Program to educate voters about ranked-choice voting and engage underrepresented communities in the electoral process.