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Film Review: The New Sun Ra Documentary Does the Impossible
Christine Turner’s excellent film travels the jazz visionary’s storied galaxies.
Christine Turner’s excellent film travels the jazz visionary’s storied galaxies.
City Council Puts Financial Crackdown On Detention Facilities
Portland City Council approved a new fee to recoup costs associated with detention facilities, both for impacted Portlanders and for the city’s coffers.
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Neighborly racism, and the faux safety of body cameras.
Oregon Sues Trump’s USDA Over Yanked SNAP Benefits for Refugees
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 states ask district court to reinstate Green Card holders’ eligibility for benefits.
PSU Fired Women’s Resource Center Director With No Explanation
The abrupt termination sparked internal upheaval and fears about PSU’s commitment to feminist and student-centered work.
Portland Budget Tweak Causes Heated Discussion on Homelessness
A failed amendment to put homeless sweeps funding toward rent aid brought fiery testimony from Portlanders. Mayor Wilson’s office lit the match.
Proposed Detention Center Fee Yields Hostile City Council Meeting
Anti-ICE activists say the proposed code change falls short. Supporters say it could help prevent new ICE facilities and recoup ongoing costs.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Top state attorney says his office will investigate federal officers’ criminal conduct during protests and immigration enforcement
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Portland Says Goodbye to Its Sweetie, Lollipop Shoppe
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Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Doesn’t Really Go Anywhere
The idea of a righteously angry movie about the shitty state of 2025 had a lot of potential; it was squandered by a too-handsome Glen Powell.
An Ode to Becoming the Most Annoying Team in the NBA
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The Blazers Drop a Stinker Against the Phoenix Suns at Home
The Blazers need their bench back, quick!
Eternity Is the Straightest Rom-Com That Ever Straighted
A24’s ode to serial monogamy dismisses a perfectly rational two-husband solution.
When Wonder Ballroom Says All Ages, They Mean All Ages
Portland music venues push against the OLCC for more inclusive spaces.
Seeing Ursula K. Le Guin’s Many Sides
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Oregon's Dismantling of Longstanding Houseless Encampment Highlights Broader Problems
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Portland City Council Votes to Adopt AI Rental Price-Fixing Software Ban
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City Narrows Search For Portland’s Next Top Bureaucrat
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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Environmental Advocates in Zenith Energy Lawsuit
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How Making Nonfiction Comics Changed My Mind
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Portland and Guillermo del Toro Are Symbiotically Bound
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Sweating Out the Fascism With Anti-ICE Aerobics
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Kelly Reichardt’s Small Politics
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