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Maddie Snyder

Maddie Snyder

Maddie Snyder is a senior at Catlin Gabel High School, covering youth sports in the Portland area from a student perspective. This story is part of an initiative by WW to develop young voices in journalism.

Friday Night Lights Are Dimmer in the Portland Bleachers
Sports

Friday Night Lights Are Dimmer in the Portland Bleachers

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

By Maddie SnyderNovember 12, 2025 at 6:32 am PST

Girls’ Participation in High School Basketball Is Dwindling in Oregon
Sports

Girls’ Participation in High School Basketball Is Dwindling in Oregon

It’s been more than 20 years since Portland was home to a WNBA franchise, and although media hype is high, there is one unfortunate new phenomenon:The Portland Fire are returning to a city where girls aren’t playing as much high school basketball.

By Maddie SnyderSeptember 03, 2025 at 6:00 am PDT
A Union Asks Lawmakers to Repeal a Ballot Measure the Same Union Passed at Great Expense

A Union Asks Lawmakers to Repeal a Ballot Measure the Same Union Passed at Great Expense


Oregon’s Economy Has Lagged for Decades. Some Blame a Shrinking Workforce and Too Much Red Tape.

Oregon’s Economy Has Lagged for Decades. Some Blame a Shrinking Workforce and Too Much Red Tape.


Angus Oblong Keeps Himself Weird

Angus Oblong Keeps Himself Weird


Ordinance Would Tell Portland Cops to Ignore Psychedelic Mushroom Use and Home-Growing

Ordinance Would Tell Portland Cops to Ignore Psychedelic Mushroom Use and Home-Growing


Open Letter Calls for Greater Sunlight on PPS’s Seismic Decisions

Open Letter Calls for Greater Sunlight on PPS’s Seismic Decisions


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