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Move-in day at Oregon's largest private university 29.08.2025 4:19 ↓

Move-in day at Oregon's largest private university

Multnomah County Director of Libraries reacts to 2 acts of violence outside the Central Library this summer 28.08.2025 4:30 ↓

A violent attack outside the Portland Central Library this week is the second one in less than two months. Director of Libraries Annie Lewis talks about security in and around the facility.

In search of source for Crook County well pollution, Oregon presses mining company to investigate itself 27.08.2025 4:58 ↓

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she wants agencies to work with 'greater urgency' to get answers for residents.

Debate over road funding reignites ahead of Oregon’s looming special session 27.08.2025 5:22 ↓

Lawmakers held their first public hearing Monday on Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to hike transportation taxes.

How East Portland’s new councilors are reaching their constituents 27.08.2025 4:21 ↓

How East Portland’s new councilors are reaching their constituents

Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz defends voting for Medicaid cuts 26.08.2025 7:03 ↓

Bentz is meeting with small groups of constituents in his district this week. He’s defending Republican policy moves over the summer, including the spending bill that cut federal dollars for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, while extending President Trump’s tax cuts.

Flat Fire destroys 4 homes, threatens thousands more in Central Oregon 25.08.2025 5:30 ↓

Four homes have been lost to the Flat Fire as it continues to threaten nearly 4,000 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.

In a hedge against disaster, Neskowin buys its own watershed 25.08.2025 4:43 ↓

In a hedge against disaster, Neskowin buys its own watershed

After a pandemic and a fire, an 81-year-old Portland institution emerges from the ashes 24.08.2025 6:26 ↓

Ringside Steakhouse is open once again.

Portland Center Stage reaches first milestone of long journey 21.08.2025 5:17 ↓

Portland Center Stage just hit a major milestone in its effort to raise $9 million by next June. We talk with PCS artistic director Marissa Wolf.

With funding in doubt, officials shutter a SW Washington middle school 21.08.2025 4:52 ↓

With funding in doubt, officials shutter a SW Washington middle school

Grant clawback puts Oregon wildfire mitigation projects on pause 20.08.2025 4:28 ↓

Grant clawback puts Oregon wildfire mitigation projects on pause

Oregon’s college leaders navigate uncertain financial waters 20.08.2025 5:04 ↓

Higher education leaders in the state say they are pulling all the levers to minimize student impacts caused by state and federal funding pressures.

‘We are sinking’: Oregon timber counties flail, awaiting Congress to renew key funding 18.08.2025 4:41 ↓

A budget crisis a century in the making is coming to a head as Oregon's rural counties wait on Congress to approve funding they've long relied on.

A renovated food truck showcases opera with mobile performances in Portland 17.08.2025 4:20 ↓

For the past decade, Opera a la Cart has performed in parks and on streets around Portland. The aim is to revive interest in opera by offering more accessible performances in a former popcorn truck.

Pacific Northwest skateboarders descend on Portland this week 15.08.2025 3:32 ↓

Pacific northwest skateboarders will compete in a pro-am competition on Portland's waterfront park this weekend. We talk Seattle's 14-year-old Nels "Gnarls" Rosen.

How one Oregon activist is using a decades-old liberal policy to stall green energy projects 14.08.2025 5:35 ↓

Irene Gilbert is a 76-year-old retired state employee on a mission, fighting energy projects like large wind farms in Oregon’s rural communities. Renewable energy advocates treat activists like her as gadflies who should be stopped.

Trail Blazers sold to group that will keep team in Portland, reports say 13.08.2025 4:41 ↓

Tom Dundon, who owns professional hockey’s Carolina Hurricanes, is leading the ownership group.

The growing partnership that’s helping current students and future teachers 13.08.2025 4:07 ↓

The growing partnership that’s helping current students and future teachers

Teens explore transit at Portland State camp 11.08.2025 4:01 ↓

Teens explore transit at Portland State camp

Christian revival event draws thousands in quest to save Portland’s soul 11.08.2025 5:00 ↓

Christian revival event draws thousands in quest to save Portland’s soul

Harefest Delivers Nostalgia, Fun, and Musical Celebration 09.08.2025 5:16 ↓

The Clackamas County music festival known as "Harefest" just completed it's 13th year, celebrating some of the biggest songs and artists in rock history, all via Northwest-based tribute bands.

Finding joy on the sidewalks of Portland 08.08.2025 5:56 ↓

Finding joy on the sidewalks of Portland

Oregon Democrats cheer on Texas walkout while Republicans see ‘hypocrisy’ 07.08.2025 4:53 ↓

As Democratic members of the Texas House continue to boycott their state Capitol, some Oregon Democratic lawmakers are cheering them on. And that has rankled some Oregon Republicans.

A shopping center’s demise brings frustration to East Portland 07.08.2025 4:06 ↓

The Gateway district’s economic struggles offer Portland’s new city government a chance to show up for long-neglected neighborhoods.