Dozens of Complaints Against Police Funding Petition Prompt State Investigation
The Secretary of State has received more than two dozen complaints alleging campaign canvassers are misleading voters.
Hannah Diamond Paints Holocene Pink and Blue
Diamond joins Portland DJs Emoji Heap and Sweetbabyjames for a night of hyperpop
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A Tomato-Only CSA Is Here for BLT Lovers
Copihue Farm offers over two dozen tomato varieties, many of them Chilean.
Parks and Recreation Interim Director Will Exit at End of June
The bureau has seen two director exits in a year as the city weathers high turnover among its leadership ranks.
Road Rules
Police policies allow at-fault drivers to leave certain crash scenes without so much as a ticket.
A True Story of Actual 1800s Vermont Lesbians
Comics genius Tillie Walden traces an archived account of Charity, Sylvia, and hope.
Queer Winemakers Shake Up the Industry
Hip Chicks Do Wine, Ram Cellars, Statera Cellars/Lares, Zē Wines, and Landmass Wines are changing the game.
iLoveMakonnen Plays His First Portland Pride
The Portland-based rapper reflects on what makes Portland Pride special, and how Portland has fueled his creative work.
After Months of “Political Football,” Council Funds Housing for Black Portlanders
The individual projects enjoy broad support, but conflicts over funding sources, process, and transparency could be a recurring issue.
“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem
A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
The Portland Fire Wants to Annoy the Rest of the WNBA
Can Coach Sarama’s “Constraints-Led Approach” theory eventually lead the Fire to victory?
This Budget Proposal Could Save Over 100 City Jobs. Here’s What To Know.
Councilors are tweaking Mayor Wilson’s budget, and one change could save union jobs with interest from big business taxes.
Long-Running Gastropub EastBurn Has Closed
Open since 2008, the bar was home to weekly comedy nights, open mics, and trivia, as well as brunch and Bloody Marys.
The 2026 World Cup: Where to Watch, How it Works, and Ranking the Teams
(Almost) everything you could possibly want to know about the biggest sporting event of the summer.
Marisa Anderson on How to Listen in America
‘The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music’ reinterprets recordings from United States conflict zones.