Readers respond: War zone of a changing climate
It is no stretch to say that we are at war with changes in the climate. These changes are promoting tremendous conflagrations ...
Justice Department orders investigation of local compliance with Trump immigration crackdown
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are ...
Portland mayor proposes $28M homeless shelter expansion as city faces mounting budget shortfall
Wilson's goal is to expand the city’s network of homeless shelters to add 1,500 overnight-only beds by Dec. 1 and open four ...
Metro likely to delay ballot measure to revamp homeless services tax
Metro Council President Lynn Peterson said councilors will likely ditch plans to put the ballot measure in front of voters in ...
New Multnomah County DA stakes out tough protest policy in break from predecessor: ‘I’m going to hold you accountable’
The announcement follows comments by President Donald Trump who claimed Portland had failed to punish rioters.
Dear Abby: I’m not trying to cause a scene, but I want my SIL to stop kissing my boyfriend on the mouth
DEAR TAKEN ABACK: Because this bothers you so much that you would write to me about it, say something about it to your sister ...
Portland Public Schools says it may need to shed up to 228 positions to close $41 million budget gap
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong planned to unveil the first detailed look at what $41.3 million in cuts could mean for ...
Oregon City veterinarian found guilty of killing ex-lover’s husband at Intel
On Wednesday, a Washington County jury found Kenneth Fandrich’s longtime stalker guilty of murdering him two years ago.
A product of basketball obsession, Oregon’s Elisa Mevius embraces creativity, gold medal mindset
Mevius helped Germany's 3x3 team capture gold at the Olympics, and her unique basketball journey continues with the Ducks.
Long stalled, Portland Public Schools’ plans to build a Center for Black Student Excellence face a reckoning
Five years after it was funded by the 2020 bond, the Center for Black Student Excellence still has no dedicated site, no ...
Asking Eric: I get annoyed when my wife interrupts what we’re doing to answer her cell phone
It’s OK to ask for more intentional connection and have it not become an indictment of her phone. It’s also OK to ask for a ...
Man gunned down in SE Portland -- second shooting death in Hazelwood neighborhood in January
If officially ruled a homicide, this would be the second in Portland so far this year – and also the second in the Hazelwood ...