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Street Roots Staff Announce Intent to Unionize

Workers at Street Roots plan to join Communications Workers of America, adding to the growing ranks of local news outlets with union representation.

An East Portland School Grapples With Racism and Ineffective State Response

Athletes at David Douglas High report racial slurs hurled at them by opponents during games. Families and coaches say Oregon has no meaningful solutions for accountability.

Theater & Performance Dec 4 11:30 AM

Theater Review: Waiting for Godot Is Samuel Beckett—Straight, No Chaser

Portland's Irish theater-focused company Corrib has devoted this season to Godot and works that respond to it.

News Nov 13 8:00 AM

As Traffic Crash Fatalities Rise, Portland Auditor’s Office Recommends Changes to Vision Zero Program

PBOT leaders say they’ve already addressed many of the auditor’s recommendations. They also say the scale of Portland’s traffic violence crisis is too big for just one bureau to address.

News Nov 14 5:00 PM

Advocates “Cautiously Optimistic” About DEQ Decision to Delay Zenith Air Quality Permit

The Oregon DEQ is pausing issuing Zenith Energy a new air quality permit. Agency staff credit environmental advocates for drawing attention to their concerns.

News Nov 1 1:20 PM

Will a Fresh Batch of City Leaders Transform Portland’s Climate Leadership?

Polling data suggests voters see opportunities to strengthen local environmental policies and change course on issues like oil by rail.

Music Nov 8 11:00 AM

Screaming With Meaning: The Definitive Blood Brothers Lyrics Q & A

Ahead of the hardcore band's sold out show at Revolution Hall, Johnny Whitney and Jordan Blilie tell us what the group's intense, abstract song lyrics really mean.

News Nov 27 3:30 PM

Oregon DEQ Wants New Requirements for Ross Island Sand & Gravel’s Willamette River Cleanup

The proposed new rules come after a lawsuit alleging the DEQ failed to hold the former gravel company accountable for Willamette River water quality.

News Nov 19 11:20 AM

Multnomah County Chair Defends Herself Against Former Employee's Lawsuit

A former employee alleges retaliation for blowing the whistle on potential records law violations among staff in Jessica Vega Pederson's office.

News Nov 15 4:20 PM

As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan

There’s a rare opportunity to comment on controversial environmental impacts of the plan to replace and expand I-5 from Portland to Vancouver.

Opinion Nov 13 9:48 AM

Portland’s Ranked Choice Voting Was a Success (Despite What the Oregonian Claims)

The newspaper asserts that Ranked Choice Voting "cratered" voter engagement. That's bullshit.

Movies & TV Nov 21 1:50 PM

Gladiator II Is Just Gladiator With Jacked-up Howler Monkeys

Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel could have examined the first film’s legacy and reimagined the warrior archetype. But nope.

News Nov 21 11:37 AM

Former Portland Police Sergeant Arrested For Soliciting Prostitution

Police say 30 sex providers under the age of 25 were offered trafficking victim services.

News Nov 6 3:09 PM

UPDATE: City Commissioners Abandon Plans to Terminate Joint Homeless Response Agreement With Multnomah County

A Portland City Council discussion that could've ended a collaborative agreement, without a backup plan in place, has been scrapped a day after the election. The move would've cost the city more than $40M.

Sports Nov 6 12:00 PM

How Portland’s Rose City Rollers Became Roller Derby Champions Again

With standout jammers and unmatched teamwork, Wheels of Justice dominates the track to claim Women's Flat Track Derby Association's highest honor.