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Is downtown Portland still recovering, or is it getting worse?

A study that looked at recovery in 62 downtown areas in the U.S. and Canada placed Portland at second to last, above San Francisco. But...

Case of eastern Oregon mom denied foster kids due to LGBTQ+ policy goes before federal judge

Jessica Bates, a single mother of five biological children, refused to agree that she'd support foster kids with LGBTQ+ identities, part of Oregon's requirements. ...

Despite crossover, different issues motivate people who left Portland compared to those who remain, survey finds

Homelessness emerged as the clear top concern for Portlanders in a recent survey, but it wasn't the primary reason cited by people who moved away....

Print journalism makes a comeback in Medford after legacy paper's closure

The Rogue Valley Times operates like a scrappy startup, a small newsroom looking to make a big enough impact that they can grow into a...

Gravitational wave detection team included astrophysicists from Oregon State

Two Oregon State University scientists were part of a team that recently detected large numbers of low-frequency gravitational waves moving throughout the universe. CORVALLIS,...

Democratic lawmakers killed Gov. Kotek's plan to change land use rules for new housing construction

Lawmakers approved most of the governor's priorities during this year's tumultuous session, but many Senate Democrats balked at the finish line for HB 3414. ...

Despite widespread support, Oregon crime victims bill faces uncertain fate amid Republican walkout

Kellee Harris testified earlier this year in favor of HB 2676's expansion of access to strangulation kits, motivated to act after her daughter's death. ...

Still blocking votes in the Oregon Senate, Republican lawmakers tout new oversight and accountability committee

Amid a fraught relationship with the Democratic majority, the Republican caucus has formed an unofficial committee that seems to lack real teeth in the legislature....

Oregon regulators embark on cannabis industry crackdown, starting with tax delinquents

After a series of scandals this year, new leadership at the OLCC has a mandate to right the ship and rein in cannabis companies that...

Downtown Portland arts organizations worry about the future: 'We will become a shadow of our former selves'

At the heart of downtown Portland are the arts organizations, many of them struggling to stay afloat as the area's bad reputation turns patrons away....

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