Mayor, business leaders encourage residents to shop, eat, play in downtown Portland this weekend
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler estimates the August 17 protests in downtown Portland cost the city millions of dollars. It cost businesses in Portland even more. On Wednesday, the mayor and business leaders announced incentives to drive people back downtown to shop on August 24. On that day, shoppers and visitors can enjoy free parking on downtown streets on the west and east side of the river, among other perks. STORY: on.kgw.com/2P8MMUr