The political climate and sullen vibe in these streets calls for some escapism and we're fortunate that in an artsy, ...

For 75 years, Ross Island Sand & Gravel mined the bottom of the Willamette River, significantly around Ross Island. The company ceased mining there in 2001, but the environmental impacts of the ...

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New Seasons workers at 11 unionized stores in Portland and Beaverton plan to walk off the job on Wednesday, November 27, for ...

Dear Readers: I’m off for Thanksgiving. I was to tempted to re-run this column again — which has the single best Thanksgiving ...

The St. Helens high school sex abuse scandal surprises no one with eyes to see. Columbia County was designated a “sacrifice zone” long ago. The wood fiber industry anywhere in the world produces ...

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In 2025, Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival marks a major milestone: 20 years of bringing daring, hilarious, and wildly ...

Hello Trash Pandas! Happy Thanksgiving week. This is my favorite holiday because I like eating and spending time with my ...

Up high. The ground may feel unsteady, but it’s just a moment. Don’t let it shake you. Don’t panic. Stay sharp, stay cool, and keep your wits. Remember fear is a liar. Not everything is what it seems.

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