Head of WNBA to join panel in Portland as push for … WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will join the women’s basketball coaches from Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, and top Trail Blazers and Thorns executives in a panel discussion, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said.
Tyre Nichols’ brutal beating by police shown on video MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities released video footage Friday showing Tyre Nichols being beaten by five Memphis police officers who held the Black motorist down and repeatedly struck him with their fists, boots and batons as he screamed for his mother. The video is filled with violent moments showing the officers, who are also Black, […]
Oregon pins hopes on mass timber to boost housing, … PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Inside a warehouse at the industrial Port of Portland lies what some believe could be the answer to Oregon’s housing crisis — a prototype of an affordable housing unit made from mass timber. Once mass-produced at the factory being planned at the port, the units ranging from 426 square feet (40 […]
Downtown Portland eyesore about to get makeover One of downtown Portland’s worst eyesores, O’Bryant Square at Southwest Park Avenue and Harvey Milk Street, is about to get a makeover.
State-by-state teacher shortages (and what they’re … Every state in the country is coming up with solutions to combat the teacher shortage.
Foraging mushrooms = the secret to success for Portland … Charles Riley is a salesperson for Farm & Wild. However, he doesn’t just sell the mushrooms. He’s also a forager, often going out for miles to get them.
COVID-19 immunity strengthens over time in vaccinated … The human body’s immunity to COVID-19 gets stronger as more time passes between vaccinations and infections, according to a new study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University researchers.
‘Takes a village’: Non-profit brings educational … A local non-profit is working to make sure that students who may not have the same opportunities as others get a fair shot.
Oregon primate research facility under scrutiny after … A state lawmaker in Oregon is using thousands of pages of redacted documents he sought for more than a year to launch legislation demanding more accountability and oversight of a primate research facility with a long history of complaints.
These are the worst U.S. states to drive in, report … Traffic, road conditions and the cost of vehicle maintenance are all things that can make drivers grip the steering wheel a bit tighter. These conditions vary across states for a variety of reasons including population, weather and government investments.
