Tuesday

05-13-2025 Vol 1959

Category: Portland

Portland’s Shelter System Faces Funding and Oversight Challenges Amid Transition to New Provider

Portland’s Shelter System Faces Funding and Oversight Challenges Amid Transition to New Provider

Last week, the city of Portland informed longtime shelter operator Sunstone Way that it would not be awarded a contract…
Multnomah County Reveals Shelter Bed Costs Amid Budget Concerns

Multnomah County Reveals Shelter Bed Costs Amid Budget Concerns

Multnomah County has been spending tens of thousands of dollars annually on each shelter bed it operates, with costs for…
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Prompt Evacuation at Portland State University Engineering Building

Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Prompt Evacuation at Portland State University Engineering Building

Multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded in Portland State University’s Engineering Building Tuesday morning, forcing more than 100 students and staff to…
Reggae Legend Norma Fraser Finds a Home in Eugene

Reggae Legend Norma Fraser Finds a Home in Eugene

About two decades ago, Norma Fraser, the legendary reggae vocalist responsible for classic cuts like her soulful take on Cat…
Portland Homebuying Season Heats Up Amid High Mortgage Rates and Increased Inventory

Portland Homebuying Season Heats Up Amid High Mortgage Rates and Increased Inventory

Portland could be headed for its busiest homebuying season in years, as house hunters acclimate to stubbornly high mortgage rates…
Oregon House Passes Bill to Ban Student Cellphone Use in Schools

Oregon House Passes Bill to Ban Student Cellphone Use in Schools

Oregon students may soon be prevented from using cellphones and other personal electronic devices at school. Oregon House Bill 2251,…
Oregon’s Made in Old Town Project Secures Final $800,000 in State Funding Amid Financial Scrutiny

Oregon’s Made in Old Town Project Secures Final $800,000 in State Funding Amid Financial Scrutiny

An ambitious project to transform a portion of Old Town into a shoe manufacturing campus will receive the remaining $800,000…
Stalker Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Harassment of Woman Over Risqué Photos

Stalker Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Harassment of Woman Over Risqué Photos

In a disturbing case that has garnered significant attention, Douglas Arthur Merkle II, 49, was sentenced to 15 months in…
Portland Resurges with Protests Against Trump and Musk Ahead of Upcoming Election

Portland Resurges with Protests Against Trump and Musk Ahead of Upcoming Election

President Donald Trump commenced his second term by attacking institutions that provide Americans with stability, including free speech, voting rights,…
Judge Denies Motion to Block Transfer of Portland’s Block 216 High-Rise

Judge Denies Motion to Block Transfer of Portland’s Block 216 High-Rise

A judge has declined to bar the transfer of Block 216 after a contentious hearing, clearing the way for the…
Portland’s Curb Ramp Upgrade Costs Soar by Hundreds of Millions

Portland’s Curb Ramp Upgrade Costs Soar by Hundreds of Millions

Portland officials have announced that the projected cost of upgrading and installing thousands of curb ramps on city sidewalks to…
Oregon State Men’s Soccer Prepares for Final Regular Season Match Against Portland

Oregon State Men’s Soccer Prepares for Final Regular Season Match Against Portland

The Oregon State men’s soccer team is set to play its final game of the 2023 regular season this Saturday,…