Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Will Shutter Schools Statewide for Two Weeks, Starting Monday

Brown’s announcement, while expected, is another marker of how dire the coronavirus outbreak has gotten.

Professor in Italy Says Oregonians Should Take Extreme Measures to Fight Coronavirus, and Shut Down the Schools

“You could listen to me, because I’m in the unfortunate situation of living it three weeks ahead of what is going to come to the United States.”

Portland’s Leading Arts Organizations Hate the Arts Tax, Too

What was supposed to be a long-sought infusion of cash has turned out to be just a trickle, accompanied by bad PR.

Portland Public Schools Survey on School Culture Produces Glum Responses

WW’s November 2019 Endorsements

What to do in the election nobody remembers exists.

Amid Anxiety About School Shootings, Nine Portland Schools Ordered Unneeded Lockdowns in the Past 13 Months

When a school goes into lockdown by mistake, students and teachers believe it’s real.

Students With Excused Absences Can Cut Class to Strike on Climate, Portland Public Schools Says

Just ask a teacher, kids.

Teen Activists Will Lead a Climate Strike in Portland This Week. Here’s What to Expect.

“We want this to be the largest climate strike history has ever seen,” says Jaden Winn, one of the teenage organizers of the march.