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Open for Summer

Open for Summer
Jul 10, 2019, 9:24 a.m.
All Hands Raised

All Hands Raised
Jul 10, 2019, 9:33 a.m.
Feasting on New Documentaries

Feasting on New Documentaries
Jul 10, 2019, 9:55 a.m.
Legacy Band Makes Return

Legacy Band Makes Return
Jul 3, 2019, 11:31 a.m.
Helping Make Ends Meet

Helping Make Ends Meet
Jun 26, 2019, 9:19 a.m.

Latest News

President Trump’s latest racist tirade was against these four newly elected Democrats of Color in the U.S. House of Representatives, Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan

Democrats Defend Congresswomen

July 16, 2019 | 3:57 p.m.

A photo from a new traveling exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society called ‘Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II,’ shows the all-black World War II era U.S. Army 41st Engineers, assembled for a color guard ceremony at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Photo courtesy National Archives.

Fighting for the Right to Fight

July 16, 2019 | 1:46 p.m.

Portland Police are equipped with riot gear during a demonstration in this 2017 file photo.

On Police Response to Protests

July 10, 2019 | 11:33 a.m.

Inhumane Treatment is New Level of Shame

July 10, 2019 | 11:11 a.m.

Arts & Entertainment

A photo from a new traveling exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society called ‘Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in World War II,’ shows the all-black World War II era U.S. Army 41st Engineers, assembled for a color guard ceremony at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Photo courtesy National Archives.

Fighting for the Right to Fight

July 16, 2019 | 1:46 p.m.

Joseph Hernandez (left) and Kaloyan Boyadjiev

NW Dance Creatives Featured

July 10, 2019 | 11:04 a.m.

In the Face of Deep Biases

July 10, 2019 | 10:55 a.m.

The Oregon Zoo extends its summer hours for “Twilight Tuesdays,” featuring animals that are active at dusk, like Mei Mei the red panda above. Also includes fun activities for families, food and beverages from local vendors and live entertainment.

‘Twilight Tuesdays’ for Summer Fun

July 10, 2019 | 10:40 a.m.

Metro

President Trump’s latest racist tirade was against these four newly elected Democrats of Color in the U.S. House of Representatives, Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan

Democrats Defend Congresswomen

July 16, 2019 | 3:57 p.m.

A bronze monument in downtown’s Portland’s Chapman Square installed in 1993 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail by depicting a white pioneer family - father, mother, and son - at the end of their journey. Author Cynthia Culver Prescott says it also enshrines white cultural superiority as well as gender stereotypes.

The Promised Land?

July 10, 2019 | 10:17 a.m.

A new group of public safety support specialists and police officers are introduced to the city, flanked by Portland Police Bureau Assistant Chiefs Davis and Sherer.

Public Safety Support Hires

July 3, 2019 | 10:41 a.m.

Chefs were thanking customers last week at the iconic food cart pod at Southwest Alder and 10th Avenue, downtown, as they served up last meals before clearing out to make room for the construction of a new Ritz-Carlton hotel. City officials and private donors are trying to secure another place for some of the carts a few blocks away at the North Park Blocks.

Alder Food Carts Move

July 3, 2019 | 9:40 a.m.

Law & Justice

The Portland Police Bureau released images of three suspects wanted for robbery and assault in connection to violent protests in Portland on Saturday.

Police call for public’s help after mayhem

July 2, 2019 | 4:24 p.m.

Mary Holden Ayala, 59, stole $1 million from a foster home agency serving the black community from a residential property on Northeast Rodney Avenue. Friday she was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay back the money. The house has since been purchased by the neighborhood to keep it from being demolished.

Foster Mom Sentenced

June 26, 2019 | 10:03 a.m.

Rev. T. Allen Bethel

Police Reform Panel Falls Short

June 12, 2019 | 12:06 p.m.

Adam Smith, founder and executive director of the Oregon Craft Cannabis Alliance is shown a marijuana variety by Tree PDX marijuana shop owner Brooke Smith at her shop in Portland. Smith is part of a newly formed group that will launch an ad campaign to support mom-and-pop cannabis retailers.

Market Awash in Pot

June 5, 2019 | 7 a.m.

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