Street Team Dispatched
Innovative non-police dispatch to assist people experiencing houselessness or a behavioral/mental health crisis has hit the streets.
Cold Gives Way to Big Melt
The Portland Metro area was digging out after a record winter storm left a large blanket of snow and ice.
Social Media Venture Emerges
Celebrity scoops and talented performances by the local Black community are coming into greater focus thanks to the rise of ...
Elevating Justice in Portland
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmid defends new policies promoting fairness and equity.
Intel Oregon Renews Social Justice Pledge
Intel Oregon is renewing its commitment to strengthening communities by being a responsible corporate leader, including supporting social justice in ...
Komen Closing Portland Operations
“This change is incredibly difficult,” Alice Fern, the chapter’s marketing and communications manager told the Portland Observer.
Eviction Protections Extended
Multnomah County is urging renters who are unable to pay rent to declare a financial hardship in order to qualify ...
Wells Picked for Wilson High Renaming
Portland’s Wilson High School will be renamed Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School in honor of one of America’s most famous ...
Vandalism Won’t Deter Democrats
Party officials said they were thankful that staff members were not in the building at the time.
Mapps Calls on End to Violence
New Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps wants the ongoing fight for racial progress in Portland to follow Dr. Martin Luther ...
Advancing Justice, Equality
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” The words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been an lifelong ...
Rep. Janelle Bynum on fight for Racial Progress
Lawmaker says progress has been made for Black citizens over time, but more remains to be done, and with a ...
Supporting New NAACP Leaders
As past President of Portland NAACP Branch 1120, I extend my congratulations to new NAACP Board volunteers for their recent ...
Water Contaminated at Senior Housing Site
The Multnomah County Health Department on Monday urged residents of an affordable senior housing property in north Portland to leave ...
Health Center Opens at Reynolds High
Opening called an important step in addressing health care inequities for youth