NEWS

The city of Portland is facing a $13.6 million budget deficit in the current fiscal year, a number that is likely to grow as staff better understand lagging tax revenues and overspending by city bureaus.

Getting “award after award after award” suggests that Trump is TACOing on his threats to slash NIH funding for monkey research.

The decision cast a cloud over plans to remove 17 derelict vessels from the Port of Newport because the change would add costs and recordkeeping requirements.

District officials maintain that the schools selected for seismic upgrades aren’t candidates for closure.

Mattt Zmuda says folding Multnomah County government into Portland’s is the best way to drag the city out of its economic malaise.

A major annual study of the nation’s health placed Oregon at 19th in the nation in 2025—on par with the state’s rankings in recent years after it peaked at 8th around 2011.

Micah Camden made his name with elevated fast food. Now, he's something of a private chef to 47 children.

Portland Public Schools officials released preliminary budget recommendations Jan. 16 to patch a $50 million gap projected for the 2026–27 school year.

To many at OHSU, it seems he’s listening, like he cares, like he wants to be their champion. He will need every bit of that goodwill.

Derek Beres has plenty of snake oil to scrutinize: “I think I found about three new people I never heard of this week.”

The cuts come as the district continues to struggle with rising costs, limited revenue and declining enrollment.

Sandy police arrested Larry Hurwitz, 71, on Jan. 16 and booked him into the Clackamas County Jail on a misdemeanor harassment charge.