It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9

When I worked at Girl Scout camp, my camp name was Princess Buttercup.

This entire weekend

“I’m extraordinarily upset and disappointed that’s how we’re treating people,” she said.

Important Naked Bike Ride news... www.oregonlive.com/tv/2025/12/w...

If you can prove the earth is flat, you can have* this sportswear company. www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

Nearly 1,900 publicly subsidized rental units are sitting empty across Portland. Why? Not for lack of need... Jonathan Bach reports:

It's with heavy hearts that we share that Claude, our beloved albino alligator, has passed away at the age of 30. Claude brought joy to millions of people at the Academy and across the world during his 17 year tenure. We will miss him dearly. 🤍

I have a few ideas. www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...

The Oregonian celebrates a big milestone this week. The institution predates most others in Oregon — not to mention the state itself

People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"

Former girls wrestling coach Kiera Gabaldon and 5 students filed a Title IX lawsuit against Cleveland HS and PPS, alleging second-class treatment in comparisson to the boys team #opreps www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...

”Wicked: For Good” is basically a movie about the two most annoying girls you knew in college getting drunk at a party and fighting over a boy.

Joseph Brausen, 12, was pedaling on the sidewalk of Southeast 10th Avenue in Hillsboro when he was fatally struck by a driver last year. He was on his way to a park. His parents have filed a $2M suit against 2 businesses on that street and local governments www.oregonlive.com/washingtonco...

Rake leaves from your yard into the North Willamette Boulevard bike lane?

NEW: ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.

Oregon National Guard members called up by the federal government, who spent several weeks doing very little, will now have to travel to Texas to demobilize, Sami Edge reports

So...at the beginning of this ad you have to assume grandma is still alive? And her daughter could just call her...actual mom, instead of the AI mom?????????

When you get a chance, go check out the new Rothko Pavilion. www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

Some great reporting from Zane here.

Look I understand that it's a "big news day" but I am begging everyone to put this on repeat and get on my level.

We didn't get a song of the summer. Instead we're getting a song of the deep, mid-fall. youtu.be/vitil9qMN6A?...

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The IRS' online tax prep program, a free alternative to commercial software, is dead, federal officials informed Oregon and other states this week. @aimeegreen.bsky.social reports:

Today I saw a maybe 10-year-old kid rollerblading home from school in the absolutely pouring rain, no coat, just vibes. I'd like to nominate that girl for Oregon Girl of the Year.

That was a fun one to witness from the stands.

Here's some good news: www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...

Something I've been thinking about and apparently other people are too: www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...

BREAKING news for typeface fans Sources exclusively confirm to me that @oregonian.com has changed its web headline font to Noto Serif (top image). We salute Farnham (bottom image) for its years of noble service

Sometimes, I strongly disagree with Dear Abby... www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...

All we wanted was a chance to talk 'stead we only got outlined in chalk feet have bled, a million miles we've walked revealing, at the end of the day, the charade --D'Angelo once in a generation? only if that generation is very lucky.

I wrote and published four stories AND interviewed Malala Yusefezia this morning and I just need to put that out there somewhere in the world. IT'S NOT EVEN NOON YET.

“Most recently, the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet was the naked bicyclers in Portland who were protesting ICE down there," Johnson said. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

‘Hell hole’? ‘Burning’? ‘War ravaged’? 11 Portlanders tell @lizzyacker.bsky.social what the city is really like

Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them @lizzyacker.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Turn your attention away from that single block in South Portland and you'll find so, so, so (truly so!) much to love in the city right now.

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

Well we loved it www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/10...

It's hard to watch this and not think about your own kid and not start crying in the office. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuCb...

This message has popped up at the top of U.S. Forest Service websites this morning.

Protect Portland! We're bringing the Choco Taco back! www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/09...

This is probably the biggest project I have ever done and Part 4, the final installment, is out today. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

I'm off this week but...read this anyway! www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.

This series by @lizzyacker.bsky.social is definitely giving me nightmares. Must read.

I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Another really great read from Bill.

A critical piece of information before you vote: Lewis & Clark is apparently going with Lynxes as the plural of Lynx. Rank your ballots accordingly.

Great words from @lizzyacker.bsky.social, AKA the most honest alum of Lewis & Clark. Is the mascot change dumb? Yes. Does the "Lewis & Clark" name undermine the mascot change? Yes. Is it that deep? No. www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...

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