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5 Oregon Stories to Watch this Week, November 22–28

Football, Black Friday, and protests over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

11/22/2021 By Julia Silverman

Profile

For Belinda Carroll, Comedy and Activism Go Hand in Hand

This funny lady's been shaking up Portland's comedy and gay scenes for years—now she's headed to Los Angeles.

11/19/2021 By Karly Quadros

Education

Six Weeks Ago, a Vaccine Mandate for PPS Seemed Like a Lock. No More.

What's behind the swift rise and even quicker fall of negotiations over an emotionally charged issue?

11/18/2021 By Julia Silverman

Politics

Do Recent Elections in Virginia, New Jersey Hold Clues for Oregon in 2022?

The three states are all recent Democratic strongholds with similar approaches to pandemic management.

11/17/2021 By Julia Silverman

Drag

Darcelle Turns 91 with a Plaque from the National Park Service

The legendary Portland drag queen’s 52-year-old nightclub first joined the National Register of Historic Places last year.

11/16/2021 By Conner Reed

Baseball

Baseball's Portland Pickles Open a Team Store Downtown

Find pickle juice, game-worn jerseys, Dillon bobbleheads, and more at the Pickle Jar.

11/15/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Education

Enrollment at the State's Biggest School District Is Down 4.1 Percent

Kindergarten enrollment stays flat, and the majority at the PPS Online Learning Academy are students of color.

11/15/2021 By Margaret Seiler

Feud

The World's Richest Edgelord Targets Oregon Senator

Twitter: the world's greatest forum for thoughtful public discourse

11/15/2021 By Karly Quadros

News You Can Use

5 Oregon Stories to Watch this Week, November 15–21

A big budget vote at the Portland City Council, more backstage drama for the Trail Blazers, and a deadline looms for Oregon renters

11/15/2021 With Julia Silverman

Business

Jobs Are Thick on the Ground in Oregon Right Now

There are lots of openings, especially in health care, in retail, and at restaurants. But where are all the applicants?

11/12/2021 By Julia Silverman

Labor

Workers at Image Comics Want to Form the First Ever Comics Union

The organized labor movement is coming for the land of superheroes and ink-stained wretches

11/11/2021 By Karly Quadros

Elections

A Helpful Guide to Candidates for Local Office (So Far)

There’s been a flood of recent campaign announcements as candidates vie for two hotly contested Portland City Council seats and the Multnomah County chair.

11/11/2021 By Karly Quadros

Outdoors

Where to Find Veterans Memorial Sites in Oregon

For Veterans Day visit the Japanese American Historical Plaza in Portland, Veterans Park in Medford, and other sites to honor the casualties of war.

11/10/2021 By Gabriel Granillo

LONG STORY SHORT

Blue Moon Camera & Machine Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Film to Portland

We talk with owner Jake Shivery about the longevity of film photography, customer service, and why he wants to sell you the last camera you’ll ever buy.

11/10/2021 Edited by Gabriel Granillo