We published this story in 2008, as Oregon was about to enter a very peculiar phase, in which the vice it deplores threatened the vice it adores.

After the year the Thorns have had, this one stings.

“We come armed with frogs, humor, and empathy. Let us not stop here.”

Multnomah County commissioners were less than dazzled by the performance of the county’s drug deflection center during its first year of operation, which ended Aug. 31.

“Our ability to sustain ourselves in the future could be really compromised if this becomes the law of the land.”

The 37-year-old brand is more than half a million dollars behind in rent and taxes.

The findings present a couple of additional costs and considerations for the School Board to mull in its upcoming Tuesday meeting, but staff recommend the School Board close on the deal in December.

After judge blocked deployment, Oregon leaders want the troops troops to go home, and are seeking clarification from a higher court.

The district’s new model weighs seismic risk as 90% of the prioritization score for buildings receiving seismic upgrades. It has decided on full retrofits at two of its buildings, and targeted retrofits at another seven.

Back in the day, Portland was the economic growth engine of the greater metro area. Now, it lags compared with the suburbs, especially Clark County, Wash.

Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.

The proposal died, though only after it kicked up a public fight between Councilor Angelita Morillo and Mayor Keith Wilson, who exchanged allegations the other was misleading the public about the consequences of the cut.

The Southwest Fifth Avenue retail space has been closed since 2023.

“The Wyoming model may not be possible in some states—but the Idaho, Indiana, and North Carolina models are.”

I got to help put together this extremely fun package for WW:

The long-anticipated report from Procedeo, a Texas-based construction firm, offers paths to expedite Jefferson’s construction at a crucial time for the district.

It’s the biggest night of the week in many high schools across the country. Here, it feels more like a subdued social gathering.

Understanding the background of the allegation against her isn’t possible without examining the tension between the two factions that have arisen in local government.

Oregon is one of at least 19 states that allows the counting of ballots received after election day.

Backers of the initiative, including Big Pink’s new owner Jeff Swickard, will seek to place it on the November 2026 ballot.

Got guests? We’ve got you covered.

The Almond Roca cake from Cedar Hills Crossing’s Cake It could be your new holiday tradition—or the return of an old one.

This signature cocktail from The Last Rodeo’s bar manager will keep your guests warm on a chilly night.

A headache-free guide to going out on the town with your guests.

At Christmas, you can tell the truth.

Make a simple version of the soup once offered to after-hours revelers in France.

You, who started life as a weak and helpless baby, can learn from Joshua McFadden, Martha Stewart and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Portland’s self-proclaimed worst host interviews America’s most hospitable hosts.

Monday’s tense conversation shows the School Board has work to do if it is to run as a well-oiled machine, particularly around communication between board leadership, the rest of its members, and district staff.

What to see and hear this week.

Kenny Endo is the first non-Japanese national to be honored with a natori in hogaku hayashi.

Their joint album “Curandero” melds dreamy synths, Tuvan-inspired throat singing and a preoccupation with mortality.

“Willamette Week” co-founder Steve Forrester’s biography recounts how the prolific journalist revived the state’s Democratic Party.

The National Guard troops may be permanently blocked, but frogs have already taken over Portland boutiques.

The North Williams Avenue Thai restaurant sells up to 1,000 bowls per week of its signature dish amid its busy season.

It’s coming back this season.

Portland Art Museum’s Center for an Untold Tomorrow kicks off festivities ahead of PAM’s grand reopening.

What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.

The 90 year old music legend and his touring band let his audience bask in the glow of Alpert’s joyous legacy.

A citizen ballot initiative backed by the Portland Police Association will seek to reroute 25% of revenues from the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax to fund the hiring of 400 additional police officers.

"I don’t think we’re yet living in a world where anyone’s really of the view that the president’s authority is so complete as to not be subject to any limitations under any circumstances."

A whale carcass has washed ashore near Depoe Bay. Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the exploding whale. @tinakotek.bsky.social has the opportunity to do the funniest thing ever. Governor. Don't let the opportunity pass you by 🐋🧨💥

A feasibility report offers both a first-look at the Center's programming, and a number of places where PPS will have to spend to get its potential home up to code.

Today is the 50th annnoversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Wednesday is the 55th anniversary of the explosion of the Oregon whale. There is no relationship between these events but what this post presupposes is: what if there were

“Portland is struggling. We have major budget challenges that will not be remedied until we can bring businesses back downtown and increase our tax base.”

The nationally syndicated radio show has lost $150,000 in funding since January.

As the Trump administration’s policies affect Oregon’s broader budget, school districts are asking the state to alert them as early as possible to any incoming cuts.

The 2025 Portland Thorns are nothing if not relentless.

The NBA gambling scandal highlights Oregon’s role in sports betting. For all the hoopla—and harm—it doesn’t generate much revenue for the state.

Noting inconsistencies and contradictory evidence at trial, Judge Immergut ended up putting far more stock in the accounts of Portland Police.