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Monét X. Change's Life Be Lifin’ Tour Delayed, "But She's Still Coming Mama"
Former Portlander Kevin Bertin says they want to take a step back to focus on writing music.
Portland Freight Train Derailment Spotlights Transportation and Environmental Risks
A Union Pacific freight train derailed on the east end of Portland's Steel Bridge Monday, halting traffic for several hours. Advocates say it could've been a lot worse.
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Theater Review: Shaking the Tree Simmers the Bones of a Fairy Tale Into a Feast
If you see one play about loss and rebirth this spring, The Brother and the Bird should be it.
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Photo Essay: Portlanders Young and Old Celebrate Earth Day With Making Earth Cool
Under the pomp and ceremony of a costume parade on a beautiful spring day lay a deep reservoir of disquiet for what the future might hold.
With Scant Evidence, City Commissioners Point to Fentanyl as Potential Contributor to Rise in Deadly Crashes
Transportation advocates say putting the blame on victims is a distraction from the real causes of traffic deaths.
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Commissioners Introduce Dueling Homeless Ordinances; Experts Say None Get to the Root of the Problem
Mayoral candidates Gonzalez, Mapps, and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules.
Portland Police Will Get Premium Pay for Joining New Crowd Control Team
Amid lingering criticisms and lawsuits stemming from the 2020 protests, the city approved a 6 percent pay bump for new public order team officers.
Portland’s Government Transition Team Wants Your Input on Future Council Operations
Charter reform will usher in a wave of new processes and transform how City Council conducts business.
Frustrated with Biden’s Stance on Gaza, Activists Want Voters to Write “Uncommitted” on Their Ballots
Oregon Democrats are encouraged to cast protest votes in the May primary election. State officials say it may not work as intended.
Despite Record-High Traffic Crash Deaths, PBOT Leaders Say Vision Zero Is Working
Advocates who have been tracking the city’s response to traffic fatalities aren’t so sure.
The Hype About The People’s Joker Is Entirely Warranted
The hilarious debut feature from Vera Drew parodies comic book icons to tell a trans coming out story.
Sleater-Kinney Gives Hometown Portland the Eras Treatment
Nothing says "We love our fans," like a five-song encore.
Photo Essay: Biking in Circles at the Ladds 500
The seventh "First Annual" Ladds 500 attracted more than 1,000 people to Southeast Portland's Ladd's Addition for a non-competitive relay race.
Within Three Years, Five Portland Officers Shot Eight People
Watchdogs, legal groups say repeated deadly force incidents are alarming. Portland Police Bureau says it’s a byproduct of high-risk job assignments.
Mayor Wheeler’s Office Pledges to Support, Sustain Portland Street Response
Former city commissioner and program founder chastises “poor leadership” for the popular emergency response team’s lack of growth.
Portland Will Pay Nearly $1.6 Million for Independent Monitor to Oversee City's Compliance With DOJ Settlement
Mark P. Smith & Associates will take over monitoring of Portland Police Bureau’s adherence to federal directives. The team includes a former violence prevention leader for the city.
Public Pleas to Save Portland Street Response Dominate City Budget Session
As Portland prepares to slash bureau budgets ahead of 2024-25 fiscal year, residents make their case for investments in alternative response programs and gun violence reduction.
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