Willamette Week

A Multnomah County Contractor Closed Its Doors—and a Portland Teenager Was Sexually Assaulted. County Officials Did Nothing.

One elected official says she should have done more. But the contractor is still getting public dollars.

An Embattled Portland Nonprofit Locked the Doors of Its Reception Center for At-Risk Teens During September Weekends

“Kids probably did come and find the doors locked. We don’t know the potential harm that came from that.”

Public Eye Channels the Agitated Energy of Youth With Veteran Punk Swagger

Two years ago, Autistic Youth hit a wall. After three albums and extensive touring, the Portland garage-punk veterans were burned out—with the project, but not each other.

A Youth Softball Team in Oregon is Holding a Raffle for An AR-15. Yes, Again.

Community members opposed the raffle of the assault rifle—the same kind that was used in the Florida shooting—but the team says the fundraiser will continue as planned.

Needle Exchange: A Year-End DJ Questionnaire

Portland DJs on their craziest gig of 2017, what they’re dropping at midnight and the song that best sums up the year.

Did You Know There’s an Actual Oregon Music Hall of Fame in West Linn?

Now, newly-minted members of the OMHOF have reason to believe the honor shall endure for longer than the induction ceremony itself.

A Portland Shelter Meant to Help Sexually Trafficked Teenagers Instead Drove Them Into the Street

County officials and former staffers say Athena House wasn’t much more effective open than closed.

A Residential Recovery Home for Sex Trafficked Teenagers In Portland Quietly Shut Down Over Poor Performance and Missing Money

Athena House, which had seven beds for sexually exploited teens and young adults under 21, has closed permanently.

Needle Exchange: A DJ Questionnaire with Troubled Youth

“Recently I had someone ask me to play Buddy Holly during a party with club music playing. That was confusing.”

Five Potential Breakout Acts at This Year’s PDX Pop Now

PDX Pop Now is a place to discover the best local bands you never knew existed. Here are the five most likely to shock this year’s audience.

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