In Oregon’s Prisons, Terminally Ill People Are Left with Little Recourse
Proposed legislation would ease the extraordinarily difficult road that incarcerated Oregonians face in securing compassionate release.
Tobacco Retailers Sue Multnomah County Over Ban on Flavored Products
While the future of Multnomah County’s ban is unclear, the lawsuit could be moot if the Oregon legislature passes a statewide flavored tobacco ban.
The Trash Report
Rick Astley and Yung Gravy Battle for Ear Worm Rights, Plus Buzz Aldrin, Fireball, and Taylor Swift (i.e. My Kind of Party!)
Pop Quiz PDX
Sassy-Ass Trivia Questions About Dognapped Dogs, Kangaroo Skin, and Your Choice for a DISGUSTING License Plate
Despite New Leadership, Portland Officials Decline to Reconsider Zenith Energy Deal
Climate activists will now turn their attention to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
City Unveils Plan to “Reset” Central Eastside By Picking Up Trash, Increasing Police Presence, and Removing Homeless Portlanders
Wheeler acknowledged that the sweeps aren't a solution to homelessness in Portland.
More Than 600 City Workers are Poised to Strike Over Cost of Living Concerns
Organizers say the strike could have immediate impacts on wastewater treatment and freezing weather road maintenance.
More from the Writers You Love to Yell At
Eating Alone on Lunar New Year
So long, Tiger, and all your chaos energy!
Theater Preview: PETE’s The Americans Looks at Idealized America vs. the Real America
The provocative theater company pulls from Robert Frank's black-and-white photographs to prod at the tumultuous history of American social relations.
Portland Moves a Step Closer to Overhauling Government with a New Voting District Commission
City officials say they are concerned, but on schedule to transition to a new form of government by 2025.
Debate Over Police Presence in Portland Schools Heats Up as Leaders Discuss Gun Violence
School leaders say they are looking for a holistic safety approach as pressure grows to make a decision about School Resource Officers.
Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.
Portland Thorns Fire Trainer, Assistant Coach Following Yet Another Investigation
Investigators recommended the staff members be placed on leave, but the team opted to fire them.
SportsBox Is a Strip Club Reborn as a Vegan Esports Bar
Johnny Diablo Žūklė imagined his new sports bar as a vegan Hooters, but people weren't coming in for the servers. They were there for the food.
Mayor’s Office Warned of Adviser Sam Adams’ Concerning Behavior in 2021
Majority of the allegations that Adams violated the city’s professional conduct rules were recorded a full year before he was allegedly terminated
Success of Measure 110 Remains in Question, According to State Audit
Oregon must collect better data to evaluate impact of drug decriminalization program.
Aubrey Gordon's “You Just Need to Lose Weight” Is a Sharp Sword Against Anti-Fatness
The Maintenance Phase co-host and Your Fat Friend columnist wrote 20 short, sourced arguments you can hand to your body-shaming mom (and doctor).
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