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Claire Willett

Claire Willett

Portland native Claire Willett is a playwright, novelist, arts journalist, nonprofit consultant, ex-youth minister, Catholic lesbian, and niche internet microcelebrity. She covers arts philanthropy for Oregon Arts Watch, mentors lefty grantwriters through her program 8th House, and yells about queer culture and Star Trek on Bluesky.

“Against the Current” Explores the Life of Father Tom Oddo
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“Against the Current” Explores the Life of Father Tom Oddo

Tyler Bieber’s new biography of the gay priest and University of Portland president unfolds during a period of upheaval for the American Catholic Church.

By Claire WillettJanuary 27, 2026 at 5:45 pm PST
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City Auditor Finds Major Problems With Management of the Arts Tax


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Here’s What PPS Will Consider as It Selects Schools to Close


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The Portland Winterhawks Rely on Players Who Still Have High School Homework


Amid Turbulence, Oregon State Hospital to Face New Inquiry

Amid Turbulence, Oregon State Hospital to Face New Inquiry


Public Officials Ignored Red Flags at a Planned Shoe Manufacturing Campus, Until It Went Belly-Up

Public Officials Ignored Red Flags at a Planned Shoe Manufacturing Campus, Until It Went Belly-Up


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