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Portland School District announces hiring freeze, leaner budget

With unprecedented enrollment decline, PPS says budget, staffing could shrink Read morePortland School District announces hiring freeze, leaner budget

Second West Portland earthquake recovery project delayed by city officials

For the second time in four years, Portland officials have postponed a project meant to help the west side of the city recover from a devastating Cascadia Subduct… Read moreSecond West Portland earthquake recovery project delayed by city officials

Arts groups, performance venues seek $50 million in state aid

'We are struggling to regain our footing' as attendance shrinks after the pandemic, Portland Art Museum director tells committee; lawmakers approved $50 million f… Read moreArts groups, performance venues seek $50 million in state aid

Oregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Gov. Tina Kotek's budget recommendations include more for housing and homeless, mental health, schools and child care. Read moreOregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Multnomah County DA launches STEP Court for some Measure 11 crimes

Not all Measure 11 crimes are eligible for STEP Court: It excludes sex offenses, kidnapping, domestic violence and homicides, and sobriety is required. Read moreMultnomah County DA launches STEP Court for some Measure 11 crimes

U.S. Sen. Merkley applauds new efforts to expand journalism in Oregon

A bill to help struggling news organizations died in Congress in 2022; the Oregon Democrat says he’ll try again. Read moreU.S. Sen. Merkley applauds new efforts to expand journalism in Oregon

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Frida… Read moreKotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

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Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Governor: 'We take this opportunity seriously,' but she leaves it to lawmakers to fashion details early in the 2023 session to attract federal money. Read moreKotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

E-bike borrowing is coming to Tigard

Portland General Electric is providing a $105,800 grant that will directly benefit a library e-bike pilot program. Read moreE-bike borrowing is coming to Tigard

Two Portland police officers injured making arrest

Both officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries during the Wednesday, Feb. 1, incident. Read moreTwo Portland police officers injured making arrest

Intel sees more cuts after reporting 32% less revenue in fourth quarter

Intel has announced big cuts this year, including pay and benefit reductions, as the computer chip manufacturing giant attempts to right the ship after a series of dis… Read moreIntel sees more cuts after reporting 32% less revenue in fourth quarter

Lake Oswego music venue adding pickleball to list of entertainment

At the Garages owner plans to build two indoor and two outdoor courts to the facility Read moreLake Oswego music venue adding pickleball to list of entertainment

UPDATE: Severe weather shelters remain open Sunday night

With cold weather continuing, emergency warming shelters will remain open through the night of Sunday, Jan. 29 in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties. TriMet … Read moreUPDATE: Severe weather shelters remain open Sunday night

Two Portland police officers injured making arrest

Both officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries during the Wednesday, Feb. 1, incident.

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

Man faces manslaughter charges for 2019 death of Lavoy Blackledge

Suspect turned himself in to police following indictment and arrest warrant

Portland prep school Catlin Gabel fires educator accused of sexual abuse

The elite K-12 academy says it fired librarian Lynn Silbernagel in 2020 after it received a report that she had abused an eighth grade boy decades earlier.

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E-bike borrowing is coming to Tigard

Portland General Electric is providing a $105,800 grant that will directly benefit a library e-bike pilot program.

Arts groups, performance venues seek $50 million in state aid

'We are struggling to regain our footing' as attendance shrinks after the pandemic, Portland Art Museum director tells committee; lawmakers approved $50 million from f…

Do computing and weaving relate? Yes they do, see 'Weaving Data'

A new exhibition at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU, Jan. 24-April 29, links computers and weaving.

Want to read an Oregon Book Awards finalist? Check out list here

Literary Arts has announced Oregon Book Awards finalists: 34 Oregonians in seven genres, judged from a total of 202 submitted titles.

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Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Governor: 'We take this opportunity seriously,' but she leaves it to lawmakers to fashion details early in the 2023 session to attract federal money.

E-bike borrowing is coming to Tigard

Portland General Electric is providing a $105,800 grant that will directly benefit a library e-bike pilot program.

Intel sees more cuts after reporting 32% less revenue in fourth quarter

Intel has announced big cuts this year, including pay and benefit reductions, as the computer chip manufacturing giant attempts to right the ship after a series of dis…

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

Sports

Former Blazers announcer and Rip City icon Bill Schonely, dead at 93

Portland Trail Blazers longtime on-air broadcaster Bill Schonely has died at age 93. Read moreFormer Blazers announcer and Rip City icon Bill Schonely, dead at 93

As recession looms and interest rates appear continually on the rise a market full of wary homeowners watch with bated breath to see if their home values are going to … Read moreOpinion: Portland housing prices have further to fall; sellers aren't being realistic

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