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Ordinance Would Tell Portland Cops To Ignore Psychedelic Mushroom Use, Home-Growing
A nonprofit group in recent months has been lobbying city of Portland officials—with some success—to bring forward an ordinance that would tell the Portland Police Bureau to de-prioritize any calls related to the personal use or cultivation of psychedelic mushrooms.
Open Letter Calls for Greater Sunlight on PPS’s Seismic Decisions
The letter argues that PPS has deprived many affected community members of the opportunity to participate in the seismic discussion.
Shelter Provider Sunstone Way Sued by Whistleblower Alleging Profligate Spending, Mismangement
Leaders at the nonprofit spent public money on expensive office space and big bar tabs, the former director of finance says.
A Few Years After Purchase, Health Care Giant Optum to Close Long-Standing Portland Clinic
Health care giant Optum is closing a family medicine clinic in Northeast Portland, only a few years after buying out the longstanding local primary care operation.
Metropolitan Learning Center Will No Longer Offer Its High School Program
Parents say the decision, which PPS attributes to low enrollment, came with no community engagement. And students are pushing back.
Lewis & Clark Launches New Graduate School Scholarship Amid Federal Cuts
As the federal government axes Grad PLUS loans, the college is trying to keep graduate school accessible for students pursuing at-need education careers.
John Kitzhaber Is Still Fighting for His Oregon Health Plan
Today, surging health costs break personal, businesses and governments budgets alike. The father of the state’s largest health plan feels its stewards have lost their way.
Murmurs: County Frenemies Vie for Chair’s Seat
Two allies on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners are now rivals on the campaign trail.
Multnomah County’s School-Based Mental Health Providers Again Brace for Cuts
It appears multiple county commissioners are already opposed to potential reductions.
A New Outdoor Courtyard Comes to Vestal Elementary School
The project comes to a part of town with little access to parks or green space.
OHSU Will Negotiate With Feds Over Turning Primate Center Into Sanctuary
Animal rights activists celebrate the move, but the plan allows primate-based research to continue for now.
Julia Brim-Edwards Declares Candidacy for Multnomah County Chair
Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards today declared her candidacy for county chair, taking on fellow Commissioner Shannon Singleton in a contest to succeed Jessica Vega Pederson, who decided late last year not to seek a second term.