Lifestyle
US Education Department opens civil rights probe into Portland Public Schools' Center for Black Student Excellence
Advocacy group alleges district discriminates by providing programs exclusively for Black students
Portland Schools Plead for More Funding at Oregon Capitol
Faculty and students from Portland Public Schools lobby state lawmakers for increased education funding to address budget shortfalls.
Beloved Portland Cocktail Bar Expatriate Closes After 12 Years
The influential bar on NE Killingsworth leaves a lasting legacy on the city's cocktail scene.
Weather
Oregon Helicopter Crew Rescues Injured Hikers After Avalanche in Washington Forest
Coast Guard air crew evacuates two people from Olympic National Forest after ground teams unable to reach them safely.
Crews Respond to House Fire in NE Portland
No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish blaze in Hazelwood neighborhood
Portland Sees Lingering Showers on Monday
Seasonal temperatures expected despite weekend rainfall
Business
PacifiCorp to Pay $575M for Wildfire Damages in Oregon and California
The settlement resolves federal claims over six wildfires in 2020 and 2022.
PacifiCorp to Pay $575M to Resolve Federal Wildfire Claims
Utility company reaches settlement over 2020 and 2022 blazes in Oregon and California.
OMSI District Receives $850,000 for Road Improvements
Federal funding will go towards new traffic signals and sidewalks to enhance safety and revitalize the area.
Entertainment
Drag Clown Carla Rossi Retires After 15 Years of Cultural Commentary
Portland performer Anthony Hudson is stepping away from his iconic character to focus on other creative projects.
Sublime Expands Me Gusta Festival to Two More Cities
The band's comeback tour will now include stops in Portland and Salt Lake City.
Brandon Sanderson Provides Update on Mistborn Screenplay Progress
The acclaimed author says he's 10% done with the screenplay adaptation of his Cosmere universe for Apple TV.
Politics
Oregon Officials Negotiate $600M Moda Center Renovation with Blazers Owner
Taxpayers could foot the bill while the team contributes nothing, raising concerns about a 'blank check' to a billionaire owner.
Feds Decline to Charge Labor Secretary's Husband in Sexual Assault Probe
Prosecutors say video evidence does not indicate a crime, despite allegations from two female staffers.
Oregon Mourns Trailblazing Sen. Avel Gordly, First Black Female State Senator
Gordly, who died at 79, was praised by politicians of both parties for her work across the aisle and dedication to improving education, mental health, and civil rights.
