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Election 2022
A slate of tight state and federal races headline the general election in Portland, Oregon, along with city council and charter reform.
11/08/2022 By Sam Stites
Schools
At issue: should individual schools be able to buy more full-time staff members with foundation fundraising?
11/08/2022 By Julia Silverman
Essay
Silence doesn't help when it comes to pregnancy complications, later abortion, and a family navigating the aftermath.
11/08/2022 By Hanna Neuschwander Illustrations by Marina Muun
Oregon voter turnout lower than in expected on the day before the election, even in Portland and Multnomah County. Maybe it's the Damian Lillard effect?
11/07/2022 By Sam Stites
Q&A
The influencer and entrepreneur voices her opinion on Portland and dishes on her newly discovered favorites in and around the city.
11/07/2022 By Dalila Brent
Food Industry
Restaurant jobs are nearly back to pre-COVID numbers and unemployment is lower than ever, but cooks are nowhere to be found.
11/04/2022 By Matthew Trueherz
Book Review
The famously private Portland Thorns captain, Canadian gold medalist, and University of Portland alum has some strong words for her country.
11/03/2022 By Margaret Seiler
Soccer
Supporters can greet the soccer team Sunday at PDX Airport and Tuesday at a rally at Providence Park.
10/30/2022 By Margaret Seiler
The Oscar-winning megastar has worked for years on pro-democracy causes.
10/28/2022 By Margaret Seiler
6 local bars are official ‘pub partners’ of the soccer team, including the Sports Bra and Prost!, and will be showing the game on CBS.
10/27/2022 By Margaret Seiler
Books, Books, Books
The Central Library is closing again in 2023 for at least six months for more renovations. Plus more library news and notes!
10/27/2022 By Julia Silverman
Get Out
Snow in the Cascades means local ski resorts will soon announce opening dates for the upcoming season that are on the historically early side.
10/25/2022 By Julia Silverman
A stoppage-time goal from Crystal Dunn gives Portland the win over San Diego, and a ticket to the final on October 29 in Washington, DC.
10/24/2022 By Margaret Seiler
Analysis
The red wave isn't coming for the city, but all signs point to a restless electorate looking for a new direction.
10/24/2022 By Julia Silverman
The Portland-born author, filmmaker, and creative director shares his Rose City go-tos, and the changes he's looking forward to most in the city.
10/20/2022 By Dalila Brent
Business
An Oregonian hit paydirt on the first episode of this season. But what about seasons gone by?
10/18/2022 By Julia Silverman
Civic Duty
And it’s easy to do online. Don’t miss out on all the fun for the November 8 general election!
10/17/2022 By Margaret Seiler
Wildfire
The fires sparked during this unseasonably warm October are driving our subpar air quality, too.
10/17/2022 By Sam Stites
With just over three weeks until Election Day, the President is coming to Stumptown to stump for Democratic candidates.
10/13/2022 By Julia Silverman
The announcement follows a scathing report that detailed cover-ups of abuse within Thorns club and across the NWSL.
10/11/2022 By Sam Stites
March 2023
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