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Kim Fey(Photo: Facebook/Kim Fey) Kim Fey, the co-director of North Portland Bikeworks, has a serious form of cancer and she’s making a direct appeal to the community to help her fight it. Kim, 40, is part of the heart and soul of Bikeworks, a shop that has become a neighborhood institution since opening on Mississippi … Read more
Bike-powered urban fruit tree harvesters.(Photos by Betsy Reese) Back in May, we shared how the connection between bikes and urban trees here in Portland is so strong it’s garnered national recognition. Now there’s another tree-related non-profit that has tapped into the power of bicycles to help further their mission. The Portland Fruit Tree Project had … Read more
Bike ambulances: In much of Uganda, they’re the most sensible way to get to the hospital.
Henry Schmidt was recovering at OHSU Saturday.(Image: KATU.com) A Lewis & Clark student is recovering from traumatic injuries after being hit by a vehicle that left the scene of a collision on Southwest Barbur Boulevard early Friday morning. Henry Schmidt, 20, had been biking home after working a late shift at Pok Pok restaurant, and … Read more
It may be a hot Friday afternoon in the middle of August, but the president of the Oregon Senate has spent it making calls to key legislators, counting votes for a possible resurrection of the Columbia River Crossing.
“Since Metro seems to be easily cowed by the minority nowadays, and we have mayors who think it’s okay to flout the law, it’s time for a lawsuit.”— Rex Burkholder, former Metro councilor As we shared on Wednesday, the mayors of 21 of the 25 cities represented by Metro have signed a letter that calls … Read more
“Shall the City increase fees up to three percent on utility reserves and establish a four and a half cent per gallon motor vehicle fee to reduce pollution, conserve energy, improve streets?”— Question on poll conducted this week by Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. This morning, the Willamette Week broke the story about a poll performed … Read more
Bicycling in Utrecht is pleasant (and safe of course).(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Here in America, the most common word associated with new bikeway projects is “safety”. Deaths, injuries, and collision statistics are the key driver of which projects rise to the top of funding lists. Want a new bike path on a street in your … Read more
Homebuilders have discovered low-car life in Portland. But until now, nobody’s made a comprehensive effort to help Portlanders locate low-car homes.
We received quite an interesting mix of opportunities on our Job Listings this past week. From tending bar to assembling parts, to working with kids. Check out our latest listings via the links below… Purchasing and Production Manager – Nutcase Assembler – Chris King Precision Components Youth Programs Manager – Cascade Bicycle Club Mechanic, Salesperson, … Read more
From bicycle culture tour flyer.(Illustration by Shawn Granton) If you are in love with bicycles, there’s simply no better city in the world to live in than Portland. Case in point are three upcoming bicycle tours — all happening on August 24th — that will showcase three things that many bike lovers cherish: our rich … Read more
Morning sunrise behind me, the dream-like Hail Ridge Road in front of me. It would be a very good day on the bike.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland unless otherwise noted) Spending three days riding some of the most exhilarating roads in our state has left me with many fond memories and new excitement about the bike … Read more