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Proponents say they’re puzzled because jobs can lead to permanent housing.

SB 686, drawing on a concept that has been piloted in California, Canada and Australia, would require the big tech companies to pony up a share of what they earn in Oregon to a third-party administrator.

In other news: Whistleblower sues forestry department.

Fixing what’s broken in this country starts at home—and the choices we make in this election will impact young people who will be around long after MAGA hats are a historical artifact.

Ross was relentlessly positive and kind, even while navigating an often difficult relationship between the city and the Southwest Portland neighborhood.

At an early April all-staff meeting, a senior OPB editor inadvertently screen-shared a Slack channel conversation in which three top OPB editors exchanged candid—and unflattering— views about new CEO Rachel Smolkin.

In a public statement, School Board member Julia Brim-Edwards says the bond should provide specific details on seismic upgrades and answer to the district’s Native community.

Three unlikely allies link arms to defend the city’s climate tax from city councilors’ policy ideas.

The Portland Association of Teachers said they won’t join the labor coalition if the Portland Police Association does.

A price tag approaching half a billion dollars to rebuild a high school can trigger a wave of buyer’s remorse.

Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong responds to WW’s question about what happens if enrollment doesn’t rebound. Watch the video.

Deputy legislative counsel says the labor commissioner has more leeway to reduce costs than she thinks.

Blended whiskey is required to be just 20% actual (i.e., straight) whiskey—the rest is up to you!

PGE's Maria Pope was not on the witness list but appeared to rebut Grand Ronde’s version of a pivotal meeting.

Oregon Health & Science University is losing about $8 million a month as larger post-pandemic salaries and higher costs for supplies soak up revenue.