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Oregon Women Are Inventing Better Orgasms

But entrepreneurs here are proving that some niche markets might not be so niche after all. They just serve populations that have never been taken seriously.

After Stripping Oregon-Made Orgasm Robot of Award, Technology Show Creates New Sex Tech Category

In January, news quickly spread of the Consumer Technology Association’s decision to take back an award it had given an orgasm robot designed by Bend, Ore.-based company Lora DiCarlo.

Electronics Show Gives Award Back to Oregon State University-Designed Orgasm Robot

Earlier this year, the Consumer Technology Association stripped Osé, an orgasm robot designed by Bend company Lora DiCarlo with the help of Oregon State University researchers, of an innovation award at its annual electronics show.

Electronics Show Revokes Award For Oregon State University-Designed Sex Toy For Women

“You cannot pretend to be unbiased if you allow a sex robot for men but not a vagina-focused robotic massager for blended orgasm.”

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A Portland Parent Found Her Daughter’s Textbook Racist. Her Teacher Has a Contract That Says He Could Use It Anyway.

A bronze bust of York, an enslaved member of the Corps of Discovery, has drawn visitors to Mount Tabor since it was anonymously installed last month. The debate over how history is portrayed is also occurring in Portland's classrooms. (Justin Yau)

For Nearly a Year, Teenagers Have Been Robbing Portland Dispensaries. Then Somebody Shot a Budtender.

IN MEMORIAM: Jina Yoo, the owner of Cured Green, holds up artwork of her employee and longtime friend, Michael Arthur, who died during an armed robbery in the store on Dec. 14. (Wesley Lapointe)

Face Masks Aren’t Going Out of Style. Maybe You Should Wear Two.

RAMONA THE PEST: If she can wear a mask outside, so can you. (Brian Burk)

Oregon Could Soon Become the Second State to Legalize Composting Human Remains

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