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Wilson talks budget, homelessness, Blazers/Moda Center politics and CEI in NP Review interview
By Mark Kirchmeier As the city faces a $169 million budget deficit this spring, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson believes the city can balance the budget without closing any fire stations or reducing Portland Police Bureau patrols. “I’ve been clear,” the mayor declared. “I also don’t want to see a single park or community center closed…
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Multnomah County prepares for CEI Hub disaster
By Jim Redden The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a resolution to ensure the county has enough funding to deliver essential health and emergency services following the release of hazardous materials from the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub (CEI Hub) in industrial Northwest Portland. “This is the first step for being able to respond…
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State Legislature to consider CEI Hub risk bond bill
This story first appeared in the Linnton newsletter, The Linntonia.Darise Weller, the writer, is a member of the Risk Bond Coalition, and the Linnton Neighborhood Association. She is a 20-year Superfund activist and the first individual to point out the potential danger posed by the CEI Hub. Advocates for CEI Hub [Critical Energy Infrastructure] safety…
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Controversial Zenith Energy terminal being sold as CEI Hub regulations advance
Zenith Energy, a recurring flash point in environmental efforts to better regulate the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub in industrial Northwest Portland, has been sold. The sale is taking place as the City of Portland is moving forward with new rules and policies governing the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub where it is located. Critics do not…
