Southwest Portland

Communities Arts tax redux: Deadline extended to June 10 Arts tax redux: Deadline extended to June 10
By KATU.com Staff Published: May 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM PDT
A spokesman for Mayor Charlie Hales said the website is working again and taking payments. Most Portland residents are on the hook to pay the $35 tax that was approved by voters in November.
Communities Portland rejects fluoride but both sides may meet again Portland rejects fluoride but both sides may meet again (Video)
By Steve Benham KATU.com Politics Editor Published: May 21, 2013 at 4:53 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM PDT
Fluoride advocates admitted defeat Tuesday night after unofficial election results showed Portlanders strongly against adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. But there were indications new battle lines may be drawn in the future.
Communities Latest poll shows fluoride measure failing Latest poll shows fluoride measure failing
By KATU.com Staff Published: May 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM PDT Last Updated: May 16, 2013 at 8:50 PM PDT
The poll, which was conducted by Survey USA and released just five days before the election, shows that 53 percent of likely voters are against fluoridating the water. Just 40 percent of likely voters are for the measure, while eight percent are still undecided.