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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.
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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.
Abe Asher
Food Review: Street Disco Went from a Pop-Up to a Brick-and-Mortar Success
City of Portland Office Workers Move to Form an Independent Union
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Rick Astley and Yung Gravy Battle for Ear Worm Rights, Plus Buzz Aldrin, Fireball, and Taylor Swift (i.e. My Kind of Party!)
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Sassy-Ass Trivia Questions About Dognapped Dogs, Kangaroo Skin, and Your Choice for a DISGUSTING License Plate
Hear In Portland
MAITA's All-Acoustic Album Hits the Spot and the Road
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.
Abe Asher
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You’re Wrong About That: Ghosts
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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.
Isabella Garcia
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.
Isabella Garcia
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Good Afternoon, News: Local Rich People Not Paying Their Taxes, 600 City Workers May Go on Strike Tomorrow, and Hunter Biden Goes on the Offensive
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HEAR IN PORTLAND: MAITA's All-Acoustic Reboot, A Beat Happening Moves Into Lolo Pass, and Portland's Brand New Downtown Bloc Party
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City of Portland Office Workers Move to Form an Independent Union
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Good Morning, News: Mayor Wheeler Gets Jury Duty, TriMet Bendy Buses are Back, and Santos Steps Down From Committee Assignments
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Food and Drink
Jan 26
11:30 AM
Eating Alone on Lunar New Year
So long, Tiger, and all your chaos energy!
Rose Wong
Theater & Performance
Jan 17
10:43 AM
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.
Conner Reed
City Hall
Jan 25
11:32 AM
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.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 13
1:56 PM
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.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 25
2:14 PM
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.
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 24
4:12 PM
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.
Abe Asher
Food and Drink
Jan 6
10:41 AM
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.
Tim Gruver
City Hall
Jan 14
6:17 PM
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
Isabella Garcia
News
Jan 19
11:15 AM
Success of Measure 110 Remains in Question, According to State Audit
Oregon must collect better data to evaluate impact of drug decriminalization program.
Isabella Garcia
Books
Jan 12
1:28 PM
Aubrey Gordon's
“You Just Need to Lose Weight”
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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).
Suzette Smith