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Portland struggling with ‘confusing’ public comment rules in new government 03.04.2025 3:33 ↓

Getting more feedback from residents partly inspired Portland's new government structure. But a confusing comment process has stymied that goal.

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by 03.04.2025 4:33 ↓

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by

Oregon Trail conference meets at the ‘crossroads’ of history, aiming to tell more diverse, accurate stories 02.04.2025 4:32 ↓

A group of history buffs spent this summer trekking across Eastern Oregon to retrace the path of the old Oregon Trail. The event is a part of an annual conference that's re-examining how to share the story of the West's pioneer era.

A visit to Oregon's quickest fishery 02.04.2025 4:55 ↓

A visit to Oregon's quickest fishery

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts 02.04.2025 4:23 ↓

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades 01.04.2025 4:45 ↓

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades

From wolves to water, Eastern Oregon lawmakers strike balancing act to move bills forward 31.03.2025 4:46 ↓

As the legislative session heats up, here’s how Oregon Republicans are gaining ground within the state’s Democratic supermajority.

How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change this year 31.03.2025 5:17 ↓

The state has wrestled for years with ordering civil commitments for people with severe mental illness. Here’s what you need to know.

Oregon gun violence survivor reflects on the anniversary of her shooting 31.03.2025 6:28 ↓

On April 1st, 2014, Jennifer Langston was shot by her partner. She talks about how she lives with the trauma today.

Meet Jeremey Peck, the new owner of Darcelle XV Showplace 28.03.2025 5:41 ↓

Conversation with new owner of Darcelle XV showplace, Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist who's been performing for 30 years.

Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death 27.03.2025 5:17 ↓

Disability Rights Oregon report accuses Oregon officials of failing to provide trained staff to monitor teen who was at risk for suicide.

How a Portland import store’s 2020 pivot helped it survive the pandemic 27.03.2025 4:05 ↓

For decades the owners of Southeast Portland’s Cargo Inc. sold well-crafted, unique, and curious items from around the world. The pandemic meant a shift to searching for those things right here in Oregon.

Nearly 60% of Oregon counties face program cuts as budget crisis grows 27.03.2025 5:19 ↓

At least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year.

Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zo... 25.03.2025 5:31 ↓

Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits.

Player piano repair is becoming more scarce 24.03.2025 5:12 ↓

Portland piano tuner Denis Wilkinson stopped working on player pianos a few years ago, because it’s so hard and few people are interested. But not everyone has given up on player pianos.

How federal funding cuts are affecting one small school district in an Oregon community that voted heavily for Trump 19.03.2025 5:55 ↓

Grant School District is hundreds of thousands of dollars into a project that is supposed to be reimbursed by the federal government. Now, it’s not clear the feds will pay.

Fired federal workers speak out 18.03.2025 4:30 ↓

Fired federal workers speak out

Cracking down on hunting cheats 18.03.2025 4:42 ↓

Cracking down on hunting cheats

Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place) 17.03.2025 4:42 ↓

Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place)

Portland has a new soccer league for queer women, nonbinary and trans people 15.03.2025 5:20 ↓

In Portland, a group of queer women, nonbinary and trans soccer players is creating a safe space on a soccer field.

New technology helps blind sports fans level up their arena experience 14.03.2025 5:23 ↓

A Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans.

How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard. 13.03.2025 4:58 ↓

How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard.

Oregon is in the midst of an ‘unrepresented crisis.’ Why? 12.03.2025 5:07 ↓

“You have a right to an attorney. If you can’t provide one, one will be provided for you” is no longer guaranteed in this state. The number of Oregonians without counsel has reached an all-time high. Here's what to know about Oregon’s public defender crisis.

Anime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old Town 10.03.2025 4:50 ↓

Anime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old Town

Robot Taxis 10.03.2025 5:56 ↓

Autonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a reality