The story you’re about to read is a result of our reporters working hard. They cover the effects of the coronavirus, keep an eye on governments’ response, and look out for the safety and well-being of Portlanders. With every turn of this story, we attempt to bring you the news and information you need to stay safe. We can only do this because of you. As a small, independent news organization, we face new challenges. We rely on advertisers, readers’ support, and event revenue—and those sources of income are changing rapidly. Before you keep reading, we ask you to join our membership program,...…The story you’re about to read is a result of our reporters working hard. They cover the effects of the coronavirus, keep an eye on governments’ response, and look out for the safety and well-being of Portlanders. With every turn of this story, we attempt to bring you the news and information you need to stay safe. We can only do this because of you. As a small, independent news organization, we face new challenges. We rely on advertisers, readers’ support, and event revenue—and those sources of income are changing rapidly. Before you keep reading, we ask you to join our membership program,...WW…

Like clockwork, the cars start arriving around 9 pm at a freshly built three-story home in the Humboldt neighborhood.Audis and Mercedes sports cars, many of them with Washington plates. Luxury Ubers deposit men in expensive-looking suits at the driveway. Women in short skirts pour out of Escalades.They disappear into the house and stay until the wee hours of the morning.Windows are papered over, and some neighbors claim there is a stripper pole in the den.According to five people interviewed by WW, it's been going on like this for weeks now, on a leafy residential street of modest...…Like clockwork, the cars start arriving around 9 pm at a freshly built three-story home in the Humboldt neighborhood.Audis and Mercedes sports cars, many of them with Washington plates. Luxury Ubers deposit men in expensive-looking suits at the driveway. Women in short skirts pour out of Escalades.They disappear into the house and stay until the wee hours of the morning.Windows are papered over, and some neighbors claim there is a stripper pole in the den.According to five people interviewed by WW, it's been going on like this for weeks now, on a leafy residential street of modest...WW…