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Legacy Health Staff Say Theyāll Stay on Strike Until Company Offers Better DealĀ
Clinicians say their pay hasn’t kept pace with wages at other local health care systems as the two sides begin mediation.
Portland-Area Starbucks Baristas Remain on Strike Over Labor Contract, Wage Disputes
Nationwide, unionized baristas say the company has failed to negotiate fair terms as the coffee chain racks up labor violations and complaints.
With a Tenuous Ceasefire in Gaza, Portland Councilors Pledge to Investigate the City's Links to Israel
Councilors say that a lack of action from US Congress has forced them to think locally to stop the flow of weapons and military aid to Israel.
Workers at Moda Center Renew Concerns Over Self-Serve Alcohol Sales
Levy Restaurants employees say management is not doing enough to abide by OLCC rules.
The 'Big Beautiful Bill' is Gutting Oregonās SNAP Benefits
Sweeping eligibility changes take effect this month. Meanwhile, the government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands of recipients with no benefits at all in November.
Update: Oregon Calls For New Hearing After Appeals Court Rules National Guard Can Deploy to Portland
In a 2-1 decision, the 9th Circuit Court says the president has authority to deploy the military to Portland, amid ongoing protests at the ICE facility. The Oregon Attorney General's Office wants the case reheard.
Meet the Groups Helping Immigrants Impacted by ICE
A statewide rapid response network is coordinating to alert communities about immigration enforcement and provide legal resources.
Portland-Area Kaiser Permanente Workers Could Strike as Soon as Next Week
Thousands of employees voted to strike if the health care workers can’t reach a labor agreement with Kaiser before Tuesday.
Portland Childrenās Levy Funds Set to Be Disbursed After City Halted, Then Restored Grant RecommendationsĀ
City councilors caused a stir by pausing funding recommendations in June, citing concerns with the application scoring process. The levy is a lifeline for many BIPOC organizations.
Sen. Merkley: US Aid Fuels Israelās Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
Following a recent trip to Israel and the West Bank, Oregon senator says US and its allies have a moral obligation to stop providing military support for the war in Gaza
Zenith Energy Legal Fight Highlights Gaps in Portlandās Environmental Guardrails
Climate activists say the city has little authority to enforce restrictions it imposed on a controversial oil transport operation.
A Month Before Classes Resume, University of Oregon Faculty Brace for More Layoffs
Despite a recent $25 million gift from the Schnitzer family, Oregon’s flagship university warns of a funding shortage and a second round of layoffs.
With a New Media Conglomerate on the Scene, Oregonās News Landscape is Shrinking
Carpenter Media’s purchase of Pamplin and EO Media Groups has been marked by labor fights, layoffs, and the discontinuation of a Portland print edition in a series of cost-cutting efforts.
Portland Trail Blazers Soon to Have New Owner After Years of Uncertainty
The new ownership group includes a Portland connection.
Can an AI Goliath Help Oregon Stay Competitive in the Tech Industry?
As Gov. Kotek throws $10M at Nvidia for AI training in universities, academics urge a realistic, judicious approach to the evolving technology.
A Crisis of Crisis Lines for America's Queer Youth
LGBTQ+ youth are reaching out to the national suicide and crisis line more than ever. What happens if Trump cuts the line?
Police, Prosecutors Seek to Limit Access to Police Personnel Files During Trials
Portland Police Bureau says a current directive goes beyond federal requirements for evidence disclosure. Defense attorneys warn a change would allow cops to gatekeep which information about them gets released.
Oregon Bill Expanding Police Use of Drones Without Warrants Alarms Civil Rights AdvocatesĀ
Despite concerns over privacy and civil rights violations, lawmakers are backing an effort to reduce legal hurdles for police surveillance via drones.
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