Women’s Treatment Center Announces Permanent Closure After Abruptly Halting Services
Amid mounting operating expenses and a sudden closure that triggered complaints to the state, Volunteers of America Oregon says it will shut down the women’s inpatient facility and lay off all staff.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Apr 17–19, 2026
Record Store Day, Cycle Oregon Community Bike Block Party, and More
What Lies Beneath Sean Christensen’s Mount Saint Helens?
And other reasons to sink into his Never Coffee show, Memory Foam.
Ethics Commission Fines Homelessness Influencer Over State Violations
Kevin Dahlgren used his position as a city employee for personal gain. The state penalty stems from a previous felony plea.
Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor’s Office
An “artificially narrowed scope” predetermined the outcome of city-led investigation, letter says.
Kicked to the Curb: Substance Abuse Patients Ordered to Leave As Treatment Center Abruptly Closes
Without warning, an inpatient drug treatment facility temporarily shuttered, leaving nearly 50 women scrambling for a place to go. For some, the knee-jerk decision cost them their sobriety.
Business as Usual at North Portland Scrapyard, Despite Years of Environmental Violations
Auto dismantler NW Metals has amassed more than $550K in state fines over the past decade and continues to operate without proper permits. The business has tested the bounds of Oregon’s environmental enforcement.
Red Hen Bagelry Brings Delightfully Chewy Bagels to Northeast Portland
Look for offerings like sweet-salty sesame and the mythical egg everything bagel.
Fertile Ground Celebrates 17 Years with 17 Days and Nearly 100 Plays
The new works theater festival takes audiences to the furthest bounds of space.
“Portland Nice” Is on Full Display in Carol Triffle’s Latest Musical Comedy
Nice People is here to change minds and spare feelings.
Join the Cult of the Shrimp Burger
Bbang’s shrimp burger, an ode to a Korean fast food classic, already has a devoted following.
The Road to Improvement
Can the city fix East Portland’s transportation woes?
Off With Their Heads!
Portland officially declares April 12 No Kings Day after Blazers dethrone Sacramento Kings at Moda Center.
Food News: Smashburgers at Steely’s and Chicago Tavern Pizza at Proof Launch This Week
Plus, famed farm-to-table restaurant Higgins is up for sale, and other food news from the past two weeks.
Ritz Carlton Building Owner To Finally Pay City For Affordable Housing Projects
An amendment to the building owner’s city contract requires deposits by the end of the year, or the city can collect the balance in full.