Taylor Griggs
@taylorgriggs.bsky.social
Portlander, journalist, bicyclist
Writing about transportation/climate/city stuff @portlandmercury.com
tgriggs @ portlandmercury dot com
Writing about transportation/climate/city stuff @portlandmercury.com
tgriggs @ portlandmercury dot com
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Federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protesters during a “Labor Against ICE” march in Portland on Jan 31.
Photos by Taylor Griggs
Photos by Taylor Griggs
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protesters during a “Labor Against ICE” march in Portland on Jan 31.
Photos by Taylor Griggs
Photos by Taylor Griggs
Like many have said, the gassing outside ICE today was really bad, and it impacted a huge group of people. I heard multiple people say they felt like they were going to throw up as they tried to leave the area. (I experienced similar effects.) It followed a peaceful protest led by labor groups.
February 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Like many have said, the gassing outside ICE today was really bad, and it impacted a huge group of people. I heard multiple people say they felt like they were going to throw up as they tried to leave the area. (I experienced similar effects.) It followed a peaceful protest led by labor groups.
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Huge crowd at Elizabeth Caruthers Park for a labor against ICE protest in Portland. Many different local labor groups represented, speakers saying fighting against authoritarianism and ICE is an important issue for labor to take on.
January 31, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Huge crowd at Elizabeth Caruthers Park for a labor against ICE protest in Portland. Many different local labor groups represented, speakers saying fighting against authoritarianism and ICE is an important issue for labor to take on.
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Portland's public transit agency is in a dire financial place, and it's unclear when—or if—help will arrive.
In the meantime, TriMet is going to have to make major bus and MAX service cuts. Riders still have a limited time to weigh in on the changes through a survey.
In the meantime, TriMet is going to have to make major bus and MAX service cuts. Riders still have a limited time to weigh in on the changes through a survey.
TriMet’s Present Crisis, and Uncertain Future
TriMet is facing a $300 million budget gap, and it’s unclear when—or if—the public transit agency can expect any new funding to help fill the void. As a result, the agency is planning to make some maj...
www.portlandmercury.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Portland's public transit agency is in a dire financial place, and it's unclear when—or if—help will arrive.
In the meantime, TriMet is going to have to make major bus and MAX service cuts. Riders still have a limited time to weigh in on the changes through a survey.
In the meantime, TriMet is going to have to make major bus and MAX service cuts. Riders still have a limited time to weigh in on the changes through a survey.
Energy-efficient housing is being pit against transportation decarbonization at today's City Council Climate Committee meeting, as councilors discuss how to spend $15 million in additional clean energy fund $. Transportation and building emissions are the 1st and 2nd largest sources, respectively.
January 29, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Energy-efficient housing is being pit against transportation decarbonization at today's City Council Climate Committee meeting, as councilors discuss how to spend $15 million in additional clean energy fund $. Transportation and building emissions are the 1st and 2nd largest sources, respectively.
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I cannot believe I missed this last month. Gobsmacking
January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
I cannot believe I missed this last month. Gobsmacking
I want to know what songs people sing at an anti-bike lane rally
The world may be burning down around us, but thankfully San Mateo homeowners are laser focused on the real issue of our time: getting the city to rip out bike lanes in favor of more parking
January 26, 2026 at 6:14 AM
I want to know what songs people sing at an anti-bike lane rally
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This really gets to the core of what makes Vance such a detestable figure
January 22, 2026 at 8:24 PM
This really gets to the core of what makes Vance such a detestable figure
There’s something about Cafe Yumm that’s just so….acceptable. Nothing less, and certainly nothing more.
January 23, 2026 at 9:42 PM
There’s something about Cafe Yumm that’s just so….acceptable. Nothing less, and certainly nothing more.
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Arresting clergy at a protest is the regime taking the bait
As clergy pray, arrests begin
January 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Arresting clergy at a protest is the regime taking the bait
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Earlier this month, a journalist recorded a PPB officer repeatedly punching a protester who was already restrained. The following day, a protester recorded a PPB officer defending the ICE shooting of Renée Good. Through record requests, we ID'd the officers, who it turns out, might be related. (1/3)
Two Portland Police officers whose conduct during recent anti-ICE protests came under scrutiny have been identified through records requests.
Portland Officers Who Clashed With Anti-ICE Protesters Identified
A Portland Police officer who was filmed punching a protester earlier this month during an anti-ICE protest was also named in a lawsuit years earlier by a different protester who was injured by police...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Earlier this month, a journalist recorded a PPB officer repeatedly punching a protester who was already restrained. The following day, a protester recorded a PPB officer defending the ICE shooting of Renée Good. Through record requests, we ID'd the officers, who it turns out, might be related. (1/3)
I recently discovered that an AI company, Glean, is using my name for its chatbot. This is the bot’s name for everyone it interacts with, it was not customized to me. Why a chatbot needs a first and last name, I don’t know. That it had to be MY name was immensely troubling.
January 23, 2026 at 6:22 AM
I recently discovered that an AI company, Glean, is using my name for its chatbot. This is the bot’s name for everyone it interacts with, it was not customized to me. Why a chatbot needs a first and last name, I don’t know. That it had to be MY name was immensely troubling.
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Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
January 22, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
January 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Minnesota: "School officials say the [5-year-old] child was used as bait. They say [ICE] agents made little Liam knock on the door to ask to be let in in order to see if anyone else was home."
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Councilor Dan Ryan sent the Mercury an apology on January 15.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Councilor Dan Ryan sent the Mercury an apology on January 15.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
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It's not just you, @jasondovemark.bsky.social: "The climate reporting of the 2020s feels somehow less insistent and pressing than that of 10 years ago. The warning-bell coverage has morphed into the hum of beat reporting as the impacts of climate chaos pile up." www.earthisland.org/journal/inde...
A Time Capsule Reveals the Urgent Tone of Climate Journalism in the 2010s
What a 10-year-old time capsule reveals about the state of climate reporting.
www.earthisland.org
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
It's not just you, @jasondovemark.bsky.social: "The climate reporting of the 2020s feels somehow less insistent and pressing than that of 10 years ago. The warning-bell coverage has morphed into the hum of beat reporting as the impacts of climate chaos pile up." www.earthisland.org/journal/inde...
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Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan blamed the press after taking heat for choosing not to address the contents of a story published in the Mercury the day prior.
Here are the receipts 🧾
Here are the receipts 🧾
City Councilor Lashes Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat
Councilor Dan Ryan said he lacked appropriate context for a statement. Here are the receipts.
www.portlandmercury.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan blamed the press after taking heat for choosing not to address the contents of a story published in the Mercury the day prior.
Here are the receipts 🧾
Here are the receipts 🧾
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He could have used his time to disavow the comments in the group chats. He could have called or had his staff call to get more insight before giving comment, as was suggested in the Mercury's initial email to his office. Instead he took a page out of the Trump playbook and just attacked our reporter
Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan blamed the press after taking heat for choosing not to address the contents of a story published in the Mercury the day prior.
Here are the receipts 🧾
Here are the receipts 🧾
City Councilor Lashes Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat
Councilor Dan Ryan said he lacked appropriate context for a statement. Here are the receipts.
www.portlandmercury.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:54 AM
He could have used his time to disavow the comments in the group chats. He could have called or had his staff call to get more insight before giving comment, as was suggested in the Mercury's initial email to his office. Instead he took a page out of the Trump playbook and just attacked our reporter
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Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan blamed the press after taking heat for choosing not to address the contents of a story published in the Mercury the day prior.
Here are the receipts 🧾
Here are the receipts 🧾
City Councilor Lashes Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat
Councilor Dan Ryan said he lacked appropriate context for a statement. Here are the receipts.
www.portlandmercury.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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This thread is a valuable community resource
what's everybody's favorite beautiful pdf?
dunphy: "we have a tradition of beautiful PDFs" where we ask community members for advice, compile it into a document, and never look at it again
January 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
This thread is a valuable community resource
This will be unnecessary because Councilor Jamie Dunphy is now president, winning with an overwhelming majority. Councilors Loretta Smith and Dan Ryan were the only ones to truly vote against him, Councilor Steve Novick voted for Elana Pirtle-Guiney as a gesture of thanks.
I had a dream about the Portland City Council president election. The winner was someone random who isn’t even a member of the Council. (I’m pretty sure it was some variation of Amy Klobuchar, possibly mixed with my aunt.) Something to consider.
January 14, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This will be unnecessary because Councilor Jamie Dunphy is now president, winning with an overwhelming majority. Councilors Loretta Smith and Dan Ryan were the only ones to truly vote against him, Councilor Steve Novick voted for Elana Pirtle-Guiney as a gesture of thanks.
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City Councilor Jamie Dunphy, from East Portland’s district 1, elected council president, breaking a multiple-day stalemate over a week of meetings. More tk
January 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
City Councilor Jamie Dunphy, from East Portland’s district 1, elected council president, breaking a multiple-day stalemate over a week of meetings. More tk
Quote of the day from @councilordunphy.bsky.social: "We are the city that plans, not the city that works." Quite resonant
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Quote of the day from @councilordunphy.bsky.social: "We are the city that plans, not the city that works." Quite resonant