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Big Ideas
Today's elevator pitches, tomorrow's world-beating initiatives. You're welcome, Portland.
07/02/2021 Edited by Julia Silverman
Coronavirus
To celebrate, rides on TriMet will be free all weekend long.
06/30/2021 By Julia Silverman
Politics
The founders of Reimagine Oregon say change was incremental rather than transformative.
06/29/2021 By Julia Silverman
July Fourth
After our record-breaking heat wave, officials say they don't want to take any chances
As the past year has made painfully evident, Portland doesn't have all the answers.
Heat Wave 2021
Ways to beat the heat as Oregon broils under record-breaking temps
06/28/2021 By Julia Silverman
From inclusive playgrounds to Oregon mushroom leather
06/27/2021 Edited by Julia Silverman
Mask mandates and capacity limits will sunset on June 30.
06/25/2021 By Julia Silverman
Weather
On Sunday, we’re poised to shatter our three-time 107 degree record. At least we won’t be in the middle of a world war.
06/24/2021 By Cami Hughes
This weekend is going to get really hot. But you know what’s hotter? Helping others.
06/24/2021 By Riley Bass
Analysis
It's just the latest shift in a seismic year of back-and-forths with the Portland Police Bureau.
06/22/2021 By Julia Silverman
Pride
For a brief moment in 2004, Multnomah County issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. We caught up with a few of them.
Immigration
Aid organizations, decimated by Trump-era cuts and the pandemic, are scrambling to beef up operations to be ready to welcome them.
06/18/2021 By Julia Silverman
Sports
The games are on, and Oregon is well represented. Let's bring home some medals!
06/17/2021 By Margaret Seiler
Volunteer
An unscientific guide to the proliferating number of groups providing aid to those in need.
06/14/2021 By Fiona McCann
Transit
Frog Ferry has gotten farther than past efforts and could actually launch next year. Here are 5 reasons why.
06/11/2021 By Margaret Seiler
Here's what you need to know as lawmakers prepare to wrap things up in Salem
06/09/2021 By Julia Silverman
Video Games
The new console includes a larger game roster, new accessories, and a no-code creation tool called Pulp. (And yeah, it still has the crank.)
06/08/2021 By Nick Campigli
Environment
Officials say 92 percent of Oregon residents now live in a ‘fire risk region.’
06/08/2021 By Riley Bass
Feature
The 61-year-old mall is not what it once was. But it still has a heartbeat.
06/06/2021 By Marty Patail
Summer 2026
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