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08-04-2025 Vol 2042

Category: Local News

Portland Fire Chief Selection Narrows to Two Diverse Candidates

Portland Fire Chief Selection Narrows to Two Diverse Candidates

Portland is moving closer to appointing a new fire chief, with two finalists emerging from a national search to succeed…
Exploring Outdoor Adventures Without the Car: Transit-Friendly Camping Destinations

Exploring Outdoor Adventures Without the Car: Transit-Friendly Camping Destinations

Camping often evokes images of frantic packing and unpacking as families load their vehicles with gear for a weekend getaway.…
Portland City Council Faces Tough Decision on Parks Levy Increase Amid Financial Challenges

Portland City Council Faces Tough Decision on Parks Levy Increase Amid Financial Challenges

Portland City Councilors are expressing concerns about whether voters will support an increase to the five-year parks levy set to…
Many Oregon School Districts Decline Summer Learning Funds Amid Tight Timelines

Many Oregon School Districts Decline Summer Learning Funds Amid Tight Timelines

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek recently celebrated the signing of a pivotal bill allocating $35 million for summer learning programs for…
Celebrating the Pungent Power of Wasabi at WasabiFest PDX

Celebrating the Pungent Power of Wasabi at WasabiFest PDX

Wasabi is more than just a spicy green paste commonly served with sushi; it’s a culinary superstar that rarely gets…
Exciting Events Highlight Portland’s June Lineup

Exciting Events Highlight Portland’s June Lineup

Portland is buzzing with excitement this June as a diverse array of events are set to take place, ranging from…
Portland’s Street Plaza Program Faces Challenges: NW 13th Avenue Plaza Set to Be Removed

Portland’s Street Plaza Program Faces Challenges: NW 13th Avenue Plaza Set to Be Removed

Portland’s ongoing street plaza program is experiencing notable inconsistencies in its implementation and success. On the same day that exciting…
Portland City Council Seeks Consulting Support for Governance Improvement

Portland City Council Seeks Consulting Support for Governance Improvement

Just five months into their tenure, Portland’s newly expanded 12-member City Council is proactively seeking external assistance to refine their…
Immigrant Families Share Harrowing Experiences at Roundtable Hosted by Rep. Pressley

Immigrant Families Share Harrowing Experiences at Roundtable Hosted by Rep. Pressley

Kenia Guerrero, a Chelsea resident, recounted a traumatic event that occurred on Mother’s Day when she and her family were…
Professors at Harvard University Reassess Course Offerings Amid Federal Administration Pressures

Professors at Harvard University Reassess Course Offerings Amid Federal Administration Pressures

Jules Riegel, a lecturer in History and Literature at Harvard University, has decided not to teach a planned course on…
Jamaica Plain School Bus Crash: Boy with Autism Injured, Lawsuit Filed Against Transdev

Jamaica Plain School Bus Crash: Boy with Autism Injured, Lawsuit Filed Against Transdev

Video footage from a school bus incident in Jamaica Plain has sparked concern and anger from parents and officials alike.…
A Joyous Celebration of Love: Carolina Rodeghiero and Felipe Soares’ Unconventional Wedding Journey

A Joyous Celebration of Love: Carolina Rodeghiero and Felipe Soares’ Unconventional Wedding Journey

In early April, Carolina Rodeghiero and Felipe Soares were gearing up for their much-anticipated wedding reception in Cambridge, unaware of…