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As with every single thing political these days, it can be difficult to consume, assess, and navigate all of the noise. Maybe this is one of those times where technology can help you find your way to the appropriate ticket that reflects your political stance. Meet Portland Votes.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

It’s Not All Bad In Oregon. I’ve spent a lot of words this year… | by Josh Carter | Aug, 2026 | Medium

Credit where it’s due, OEN is starting to take this on directly. They’ve spent the last couple years deliberately pushing their reach beyond Portland, into Central Oregon and the North Coast, and their board recruitment has followed the same logic, adding directors based in places like Hood River instead of pulling exclusively from the Portland bench.

We spend so much time in the digital world. I’ve been inspired to do a little more in the physical world. That’s why I’ve started a new little experiment. And if you’ve been brave enough to join the experiment, get ready to be happy. I just put a bunch of envelopes in the mail. Like it was the last century or something. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

Seeing early stage startups being able to raise risk tolerant capital to fund their pursuits always gives me hope. But when that capital comes directly from a customer or partner…? That’s way better. Which just happened with a Vancouver, WA startup. Digs raised $25.3 million through a partnership with Builders FirstSource.

Here’s a roundup of interesting startup links I came across today:

PDX Code & Coffee @ Kiln, Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 9:00 AM | Meetup

Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. Drink some coffee, bring your laptop, and have engaging conversations. This is a great opportunity to learn from others, share your knowledge, and possibly collaborate on side projects, online courses, or even your day-to-day work tasks.

Well, you’re in luck. I’ve gathered a smattering of events that are taking place this week. While I don’t expect you to attend every single one, maybe pick out one or two that look interesting. As always, I put out a list like this every week in the Silicon Florist newsletter. Happy event attending! Or something. And stuff.