January 26, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
The square's most recognizable 'umbrella man' sculpture will go into storage for about six months.
January 26, 2017
by Nick Budnick
For the past seven years, TriMet has declined to apply for federal grants that could have covered the full cost of the clean-air retrofits, including labor.
January 26, 2017
by Peter Wong
Commissioners will winnow group of eight by Tuesday; the appointee will complete a two-year vacancy created when Jim Bernard was elected board chairman Nov. 8.
January 26, 2017
by Peter Wong
Five-year measure on May 16 ballot would fund deputies, investigators for urban unincorporated areas within a special district. Cities are excluded from this vote.
January 26, 2017
by Claire Withycombe and Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
Everyone agrees on problems, but parties remain at odds over solutions.
January 26, 2017
by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
The temporary rule is meant to give schools flexibility after unusual snow and ice storms in December and January.
January 26, 2017
by Jim Redden
Vote delayed in Feb. 1, although deadline to refer the measure to the May 16 special election ballot is approaching.
January 26, 2017
by Geoff Pursinger
Sources say the longtime Hillsboro newspaper will print its last issue one day after its 123rd anniversary.
January 26, 2017
by Claire Withycombe/Capital Bureau
Republican leaders in the Oregon Legislature say they won't consider tax hikes unless Democrats first consider spending cuts, especially in the retirement system.
January 26, 2017
by Shasta Kearns Moore
PPS' graduation rate was 1.8 percentage points higher, reaching 75.5 percent and surpassing the statewide average for the first time in years. It's still a long way off from the national average though.
January 26, 2017
by Jim Redden
By coincidence, the council adopted state and federal legislative agendas that prioritized those issues on the same day that leaders of six affordable housing advocacy organizations appeared on a panel in downtown Portland to discuss them. Reducing…
January 26, 2017
by Shasta Kearns Moore
North Clackamas superintendent finalist in national contest; Former Brown spokeswoman now leads private college group; Wilson teens win $5,000 app contest; Mason steps down from Open School; A Frank discussion
January 26, 2017
by Jim Redden
Politics heat up at Congress and the Oregon Legislature, and Ted Wheeler got a pay raise when he became Portland mayor.
January 25, 2017
by Lyndsey Hewitt
Mayor Ted Wheeler, target of a council meeting protest, talks ideas and solutions with protesters.
January 25, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
Police use of crowd-control devices at heart of issue for J20 inauguration day rally and march.
January 25, 2017
by Kelsey O'Halloran/Lake Oswego Review
Lakeridge Junior High student Anna Seely is teaming with baker Kyra Bussanich to fight the blood cancer.
January 25, 2017
by Jim Redden
Wheeler vows to defy new directive. Federal and state funds only account for 1.3 percent of city's current $3.7 billion budget
January 25, 2017
by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
The temporary rule would allow Oregon schools to waive 14 hours of required instructional time.
January 25, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
FEMA named Dolph A. Diemont as the region's federal coordinating officer in charge of recovery efforts.
January 25, 2017
by Claire Green
The Wilsonville-Boones Ferry Historical Society is in danger of disbanding
January 25, 2017
by Portland Tribune
1967-77 NBA champion Portland Trail Blazers reunite for 40th anniversary luncheon
January 25, 2017
by April Baer, OPB
Mayor Ted Wheeler supports measure introduced by Commissioner Chloe Eudaly while opponents threaten lawsuit
January 24, 2017
by Jill Rehkopf Smith
'No' voters say term is misleading, worry about funding loss
January 24, 2017
by Peter Wong
Board deadlocks 2-2; one commissioner recuses himself because of his accounting firm's work for another county leading the legal action.
January 24, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
In April 2016, Universal Tea Co. (Stash Tea's legal name) sued Stash Cannabis Co. LLC of Beaverton in federal court for trademark infringement.
Jan 24, 2017
by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
Gov. Kate Brown has hired a co-founder of the Oregon Business Association to succeed Chief of Staff Kristen Leonard.
Jan 24, 2017
by Jules Rogers
When the urban renewal area was established in 2001, it was supposed to benefit existing residents and businesses in the historically black neighborhoods of North and Northeast Portland. But…
Jan 24, 2017
by Shasta Kearns Moore
When the inclement weather shut down most schools for nine days, in addition to winter break and holidays, many employees started panicking about how they were going to make ends meet.
Jan 24, 2017
by Paris Achen/Capital Bureau
Opponents in record corporate sales tax measure still have not met face-to-face to negotiate a compromise on reform.
Jan 31, 2017
by Shasta Kearns Moore
Kim Sordyl, known for being an active and vocal critic of Portland Public Schools, will sit on the State Board of Education beginning this week.
Jan 24, 2017
by Jim Redden
The City Council has declined to buy additional snow removal equipment in the past, arguing it would only be used every few years, at most. Mayor Ted Wheeler also said he intends to look at how…
Jan 23, 2017
by Jim Redden
J20 protesters say police 'abused power' during confrontations; demand mayor fire police chief 'or nothing moves on Wednesday.'
Jan 23, 2017
by Jim Redden
Trump's action was not a surprise. The TPP agreement was never approved by Congress and both Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton came out against it during the 2016…
Jan 23, 2017
by Kelsey O'Halloran
'They're such tiny little things that any delay in treatment can cause them to crash. You've got this little tiny life in your hands.'
Jan 23, 2017
by Jillian Daley
Former college professor, who once had Top Secret clearance and helped develop the first low-cost computer graphics display, says he was having trouble 'sitting around' after leaving…
Jan 23, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
Inauguration Day protest fills city streets, draws vigorous police response
Jan 23, 2017
by KOIN 6 News
One man sustained traumatic injuries when he jumped from a second-story window. A woman had to be rescued from a fifth floor unit by a fire bureau ladder bucket.
Jan 22, 2017
by Jim Redden
Liz Bazzani is described as 5'4' tall, 100 pounds, white hair, and green eyes. She was last seen wearing green Ugg-style boots, flowing light-colored pajama pants, and a blue sweater.
Jan 21, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
UPDATE: Organizers estimated nearly 100,000 people took more than two hours to wind through the 44-block route.
Jan 21, 2017
by Claire Withycombe/Capital BureauWhile Oregon has a
While Oregon has a reputation for progressive policies, it also has a reputation for homogeneity and a history of discrimination against people of color.
Jan 21, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
The Portland Women's March Saturday drew tens of thousands of protesters to Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Jan 21, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
Up to 10,000 protesters take to the streets Friday on Inauguration Day
Jan 21, 2017
by Claire Withycombe/Capital Bureau
Legislative budget framework falls 9 percent short of what's needed to meet department's needs.
Jan 21, 2017
by Eric Mortenson/Capital Bureau
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission Friday backed off a plan to ban gillnetting in the main stem of the lower Columbia River.
Jan 20, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
Sheriff's office detectives said there were no signs of foul play.
Jan 20, 2017
by Peter Wong
Action seeks damages based on sexual misconduct by a now-fired deputy who was convicted last fall.
Jan 20, 2017
by Shasta Kearns Moore
''We may see that all go away. And, to be honest, that's one of the things I'm really, really worried about,' says OHSU researcher Bruce Goldberg.
Jan 20, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
UPDATE: Hours after peaceful rally and march, raucous groups clash with police.
Jan 26, 2017
by Jim Redden
Reductions intended to address problems caused by lengthy sentences for non-violent drug crimes.
Jan 19, 2017
by Pamplin Media Group
Parents say the goal is to show children that they can make a difference and 'impact our community in a positive way'