'Micro-apartments': A low-cost housing concept from the 1900s reappears: Boarding houses were a staple for low-income, single blue-collar or temporary workers ...
apnews.com/article/micro-apartments-affordable-housing-homelessness-716346460edde132dd3701f8eda74331
Downtown Portland’s 20 best restaurants to try right now: Where to eat in downtown Portland, Old Town/Chinatown and the Pearl District, too.
oregonlive.com/entertainment/restaurants/portlands-best-downtown-restaurants/
Oregon Is Ready to Restart the Drug War: A radical three-year experiment in drug decriminalization is poised to end in the Pacific Northwest.
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oregon-drug-war-decriminalization-1234982783/
Veteran Portland animator Laura Di Trapani’s new film premieres Saturday at Cinema 21
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/03/veteran-portland-animator-laura-di-trapanis-new-film-premieres-saturday-at-cinema-21.html
Oregon Is Ready to Restart the Drug War: A radical three-year experiment in drug decriminalization is poised to end in the Pacific Northwest.
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oregon-drug-war-decriminalization-1234982783/
Micro-apartments are back after nearly a century, as need for affordable housing soars in Northwest
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/micro-apartments-given-new-lease-pacific-northwest-is-a-leader-in-resurgence-as-need-for-affordable-housing-soars/
PSU seeks to become destination university for Indigenous doctoral students in sciences
oregonlive.com/education/2024/03/psu-seeks-to-become-destination-university-for-indigenous-doctoral-students-in-sciences.html
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Oregon Leaders Hampered Drug Decriminalization Effort: Just over three years since Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110, elected officials want to repeal key ...
propublica.org/article/oregon-leaders-hampered-drug-decriminalization-effort
Oregon’s pioneering drug decriminalization effort faces rollback: Drug decriminalization faces intense backlash in Oregon as Portland and other areas grapple ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/01/oregon-drug-decriminalization-fentanyl/
Oregon Is Ready to Restart the Drug War: A radical three-year experiment in drug decriminalization is poised to end in the Pacific Northwest.
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/oregon-drug-war-decriminalization-1234982783/
A housing shortage is testing Oregon's land use law: Facing a housing shortage, Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would tweak the state's pioneering ...
apnews.com/article/oregon-land-use-law-urban-growth-boundary-housing-d85c2413f169cd02cbf6b15fd9c95329
Look but don’t touch: Dead whale on Oregon coast will be left to decompose: The fin whale that washed ashore on Sunset Beach State Park Monday will be left to ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2024/02/look-but-dont-touch-dead-whale-on-oregon-coast-will-be-left-to-decompose.html
Oregon Tries and Fails to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time, for Now: Also, did you know Oregon has two time zones?
nytimes.com/2024/02/21/us/oregon-daylight-saving-time.html
Portland renters feel the squeeze after deadly January freeze: Some Portland area tenants’ lives have been upended by January’s storm. It’s not yet clear how ...
oregonlive.com/portland/2024/02/portland-renters-feel-the-squeeze-after-deadly-january-freeze.html
Victims in Portland church fire were twin sisters, pastors who lived on site: The church was using a generator after the neighborhood lost power in the winter ...
oregonlive.com/weather/2024/01/victims-in-portland-church-fire-were-twin-sisters-pastors-who-lived-on-site.html
A housing shortage is testing Oregon’s pioneering land use law. Lawmakers are poised to tweak it
english.elpais.com/usa/2024-02-26/a-housing-shortage-is-testing-oregons-pioneering-land-use-law-lawmakers-are-poised-to-tweak-it.html
Portland State University campus, Oregon: The US public research university – which hosts 22,000 students and 5,800 employees – is seeking proposals to transform ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/portland-state-university-campus-oregon
The latest feature in the 2024 FN Black History Month Spotlight, a series highlighting the industry’s new era of talent, tells the story of an accomplished rap ... Show more
Most unhoused youth are invisible. That needs to change: Because estimates of the unhoused youth population are low, not enough resources are directed at ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/unhoused-youth-homeless-population-18640713.php
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Portland’s winter classical season features a female-forward lineup of concerts: Expect piano fireworks from Michelle Cann, and a celebration of new music from ...
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/01/portlands-winter-classical-season-features-a-female-forward-lineup-of-concerts.html
Recently revised certified estimates by Portland State University’s Population Research Center show that Oregon’s population grew by a tepid 0.52% ... Show more
Portland State plans more support for Pacific Islander, Asian American students: PSU is the first public university in Oregon to be recognized as an Asian ...
oregonlive.com/education/2024/01/portland-state-plans-more-support-for-pacific-islander-asian-american-students.html
Oregon’s population dropped again in 2023, according to new Census Bureau estimates
oregonlive.com/business/2023/12/oregons-population-dropped-again-in-2023-new-census-data-shows.html
Oregon’s top weird news stories for 2023: Portland has a reputation for being weird, but that doesn't stop the rest of the state from doing it's own ...
oregonlive.com/trending/2023/12/oregons-top-weird-news-stories-for-2023.html
25 stories of Oregonians who inspired us in 2023: Serving their communities, helping others, innovating scientific and business achievements ...
oregonlive.com/living/2023/12/25-stories-of-oregonians-who-inspired-us-in-2023.html
After a wildfire, more than just your air filters need cleaning, say experts: A new study from Portland State University says chemicals from smoke were found on ...
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/portland-study-wildfire-smoke-cleaning
College Direct Admissions: What to Know: Many colleges aim to increase access and reduce application stress through direct admissions.
usnews.com/education/best-colleges/applying/articles/college-direct-admissions-what-to-know
The Toxic Truth About Your Christmas Tree: Growing the perfect Christmas tree often requires coating saplings in insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides ...
wired.com/story/christmas-tree-toxic-truth-pollution-pesticide/
Quick Glance: Baby Owl Found in Kentucky Christmas Tree
- A Kentucky family discovered a baby owl in their Christmas tree.
- The family didn't notice the owl until a house cleaner found it.
- The owl's presence brought an unexpected but happy surprise.
- The owl was safely released in the family's backyard.
Need ideas to see out 2023 or ring in the New Year? 11 things to do this week: Check out our list of events for the week of Dec. 29, 2023 -Jan. 4, 2024
oregonlive.com/events/2023/12/need-ideas-to-see-out-2023-or-ring-in-the-new-year-11-things-to-do-this-week.html
Fentanyl dealer known as ‘NarcoBoss,’ linked to 3 overdoses in Portland sentenced to life in prison
oregonlive.com/crime/2023/12/fentanyl-dealer-known-as-narcoboss-linked-to-3-overdoses-in-portland-sentenced-to-life-in-prison.html
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Portland marketplace centers Indigenous artists for Small Business Saturday: The market will return Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 710 S.W. Jackson St.
oregonlive.com/business/2023/11/portland-marketplace-centers-indigenous-artists-for-small-business-saturday.html
Oregon, Multnomah County population grew in 2023, according to new estimates: Multnomah County’s population gain would more than make up for the loss reported ...
oregonlive.com/news/2023/11/oregon-multnomah-county-population-grew-in-2023-according-to-new-estimates.html
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Urban Nature Partners PDX empowers youth through outdoor adventures: Season of Sharing 2023
oregonlive.com/living/2023/12/urban-nature-partners-pdx-empowers-youth-through-outdoor-adventures-season-of-sharing-2023.html
Finalists chosen for Oregon Government Ethics Commission top job: The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted unanimously Friday to move Susan Myers ...
oregonlive.com/politics/2023/12/finalists-chosen-for-oregon-government-ethics-commission-top-job.html
Many students applying to colleges are avoiding states that don’t support abortion rights
inquirer.com/identity/roe-v-wade-abortion-college-applications-red-states-20231120.html
Watch: Houston Rockets’ coach Ime Udoka ejected following heated confrontation with LeBron James
oregonlive.com/nba/2023/12/watch-houston-rockets-coach-ime-udoka-ejected-following-heated-confrontation-with-lebron-james.html
‘I Am Not Invisible’ exhibit puts Oregon’s women veterans in the spotlight: The exhibit, on display in Monmouth this week, grew out of conversations among women ...
oregonlive.com/history/2023/11/i-am-not-invisible-exhibit-puts-oregons-women-veterans-in-the-spotlight.html
Meet Oregon makers at pop-up holiday markets: No matter what’s on your gift-giving list, most likely there’s a local source for it and pop-up markets make it ...
oregonlive.com/hg/2023/11/meet-oregon-makers-at-pop-up-holiday-markets.html
‘It feels very fun and freeing’: US sees ebike boom after years of false starts: Sales surge as cities and states look to cut pollution from cars and improve ...
theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/22/ebike-boom-america-sales
Portland teacher strike weighs on families’ finances but unlikely to rattle broader economy
oregonlive.com/business/2023/11/portland-teachers-strike-weighs-on-families-finances-but-unlikely-to-rattle-economy.html
Study: Why a spritz of water before grinding coffee yields less waste, tastier espresso
arstechnica.com/science/2023/12/study-why-a-spritz-of-water-before-grinding-coffee-yields-less-waste-tastier-espresso/
SE Portland’s TPK Brewing Co. is making tabletop roleplaying deliciously immersive
oregonlive.com/beer/2023/11/se-portlands-tpk-brewing-co-is-making-tabletop-roleplaying-deliciously-immersive.html
Last summer she graduated from Portland State University. Now in Gaza, she struggles to keep her family alive
oregonlive.com/nation/2023/10/last-summer-she-graduated-from-portland-state-university-now-in-gaza-she-struggles-to-keep-her-family-alive.html
Toxic vapors will be deadly when mega-earthquake hits Portland, report says, prompting call for regulation
oregonlive.com/environment/2023/11/toxic-vapors-will-be-deadly-when-mega-earthquake-hits-portland-report-says-prompting-call-for-regulation.html
Toxic vapors will be deadly when mega-earthquake hits Portland, report says, prompting call for regulation
oregonlive.com/environment/2023/11/toxic-vapors-will-be-deadly-when-mega-earthquake-hits-portland-report-says-prompting-call-for-regulation.html
Young Somali American brings green Islam movement to Portland: A young Somali American becomes an organizer who encourages young African and Muslim people to ...
oregonlive.com/environment/2023/10/young-somali-american-brings-green-islam-movement-to-portland.html
Could new and revitalized arts venues be the key to reshaping Portland’s inner core?
oregonlive.com/portland/2023/10/could-new-and-revitalized-arts-venues-be-the-key-to-reshaping-portlands-inner-core.html
Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra celebrates living composers and spiritual moments
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2023/11/portland-columbia-symphony-orchestra-celebrates-living-composers-and-spiritual-moments.html
Documentary explores an Oregon coast shipwreck, ‘The Goonies’ connection, treasure hunters, and more
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2023/10/documentary-explores-an-oregon-coast-shipwreck-the-goonies-connection-treasure-hunters-and-more.html
Southwest Washington’s regional economist Scott Bailey signs off after 33 years: Scott Bailey’s title may have been “regional economist,” but he didn’t mind ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/25/southwest-washingtons-regional-economist-scott-bailey-signs-off-after-33-years/
‘Wild’ Portland karaoke bar set to replace 65-year-old Claudia’s: One of Portland's oldest karaoke bars will take over the beloved sports pub.
oregonlive.com/dining/2023/10/wild-portland-karaoke-bar-set-to-replace-65-year-old-claudias.html
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Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates challenges finding care: Shortages in mental health staffing are not unique to Oregon, experts say ...
oregonlive.com/health/2023/10/oregons-mental-health-workforce-crisis-exacerbates-challenges-finding-care.html
When chestnuts fall, those in the know alight on Portland parks (and other secret spots)
oregonlive.com/news/2023/10/when-chestnuts-fall-those-in-the-know-alight-on-portland-parks-and-other-secret-spots.html
The death of a young man in crisis was the kind of avoidable tragedy that alone could scar a community. But it would turn out to be only the first of four such ... Show more
FAFSA simplification means delays, but possibly more money, for Oregon college students
oregonlive.com/education/2023/10/fafsa-simplification-means-delays-but-possibly-more-money-for-oregon-college-students.html
Blame Whitmire? Blame Sheila? What’s behind Houston's voter turnout?: With relatively unimpressive early voting numbers and generally low turnout for mayor's ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/editorials/article/houston-election-mayor-jackson-lee-whitmire-18475066.php
Go Solar: How Social Movements Influence And Help Grow Emerging Industries Like Green Energy - Forbes India
forbesindia.com/article/iese-business-school/go-solar-how-social-movements-influence-and-help-grow-emerging-industries-like-green-energy/89413/1
‘Glass Shadows,’ Filmed by Bike Festival, and Oddities & Curiosities Expo: 10 things to do this week
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2023/10/glass-shadows-filmed-by-bike-festival-and-oddities-curiosities-expo-10-things-to-do-this-week.html
Two in race for Vancouver City Council’s Seat 6: Just one of the three Vancouver City Council incumbents faces a challenger in November ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/21/two-in-race-for-vancouver-city-councils-seat-6/
If you’ve watched an indie film in Philly, Robert Cargni was probably the guy in the booth
inquirer.com/arts/international-house-philadelphia-film-curator-20231006.html
Legacy hospital, city of Portland urge court to toss suit by displaced Albina descendants
oregonlive.com/portland/2023/10/legacy-hospital-city-of-portland-urge-court-to-toss-suit-by-displaced-albina-descendants.html
Walking through “Black Artists of Oregon,” the ambitious exhibition currently on display at the Portland Art Museum, it’s impossible not to be impressed by the ... Show more
Occupational licensing hurts job prospects for people with criminal records: Being employed has proven to reduce the chances that people who have recently left ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/occupational-licensing-hurts-job-prospects-for-people-with-criminal-records
Drug decriminalization stumbled in Oregon. Other states are taking note.: PORTLAND — Just before Portland’s city council approved a ban on public drug use last ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/18/drug-decriminalization-stumbled-in-oregon-other-states-are-taking-note/
Who should be Oregon’s official TV or movie star?: Readers have some ideas: After we compiled a list of suggestions for who TV's movie or star should be ...
oregonlive.com/entertainment/2023/09/who-should-be-oregons-official-tv-or-movie-star-readers-have-some-ideas.html
This upcoming Portland pizzeria specializes in Naples-style folded street pizzas. Rick Steves is to thank
oregonlive.com/dining/2023/08/grana-pdx-specializes-in-folded-neapolitan-pizzas-rick-steves-is-to-thank.html
Downtown Portland’s recovery: Better than advertised?: Ever since COVID-19 hit, a widely cited study has consistently ranked Portland at or near the bottom of ...
oregonlive.com/business/2023/08/downtown-portlands-recovery-better-than-advertised.html
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Summer school may be back in vogue as college students work toward early graduation
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/08/22/a-faster-cheaper-college-degree-its-happening/70608158007/
Portland Public Schools’ high schools remain another big question mark: So far, Portland’s 10 high schools have been relatively untouched by the enrollment ...
oregonlive.com/education/2023/08/portland-public-schools-high-schools-remain-another-big-question-mark.html
These Portland colleges have the least religious students, most marijuana use, Princeton Review says
oregonlive.com/education/2023/08/these-portland-colleges-have-the-least-religious-students-most-marijuana-use-princeton-review-says.html
Bobby Smallwood started working as a security officer at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center last year. It may have seemed like an obvious career choice ... Show more
Security guard at NW Portland hospital loved children, died protecting staff and patients in maternity ward,
oregonlive.com/crime/2023/07/security-guard-at-nw-portland-hospital-loved-children-died-protecting-staff-and-patients-in-maternity-ward-parents-say.html
Vancouver Lake has long, unique geologic history: Vancouver Lake’s uniqueness is largely unknown, even to those who frequently visit it.
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/22/vancouver-lake-has-long-unique-geological-history/
Oregon students to stage English production of long-lost Kabuki play at Tokyo's Waseda U. - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230911/p2a/00m/0et/007000c
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