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Emma Pattee

Emma Pattee

Heidi Yewman’s Memoir “Dumb Girl” Harnesses the Mutually Cathartic Power of Storytelling
Books

Heidi Yewman’s Memoir “Dumb Girl” Harnesses the Mutually Cathartic Power of Storytelling

Yewman overcame an abusive childhood to help survivors of gun violence share their stories.

By Emma PatteeAugust 19, 2025 at 5:06 pm PDT

Here Are the 19 PPS Elementary and Middle Schools in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
Schools

Here Are the 19 PPS Elementary and Middle Schools in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings

A 2024 Portland Public Schools seismic assessment report reveals 19 unreinforced masonry buildings, and the costs to retrofit them.

By Joanna Hou and Emma PatteeMay 10, 2025 at 10:04 am PDT

Why Aren’t Seismic Upgrades for Elementary Schools the Top Priority in the School Bond?
Schools

Why Aren’t Seismic Upgrades for Elementary Schools the Top Priority in the School Bond?

By Emma PatteeMarch 26, 2025 at 12:02 am PDT

The Truth About Portland’s Brick Schools Is Scarier Than Fiction
Schools

The Truth About Portland’s Brick Schools Is Scarier Than Fiction

By Emma PatteeMarch 26, 2025 at 12:01 am PDT
Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting

Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Effort to Restrict Mail Voting


A Megabloom of Toxic Algae Is Turning the Willamette River Bright Green, Again

A Megabloom of Toxic Algae Is Turning the Willamette River Bright Green, Again


PPS Model Shows District Must Close 15 Elementary Schools to Reach Robust Enrollment Thresholds

PPS Model Shows District Must Close 15 Elementary Schools to Reach Robust Enrollment Thresholds


Need an Excuse to Visit Lingua Franca’s New Tasting Room? Here’s Four.

Need an Excuse to Visit Lingua Franca’s New Tasting Room? Here’s Four.


A New Portland Amaro Keeps Hood Strawberries in Season All Year Long

A New Portland Amaro Keeps Hood Strawberries in Season All Year Long


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