Urban Forestry Event To Spotlight Climate Impact On Communities Of Color
Urban Forestry will host Tree Summit 2026 on April 11th at Mt. Scott Community Center in Portland, featuring presentations from environmental advocates and local leaders on the role of urban forests in addressing climate change and environmental equity.
Oregon Airports Receive Over $4 Million In Federal Funding For Infrastructure Upgrades
Oregon's Redmond Municipal Airport and Albany Municipal Airport have been awarded over $4 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements and meet growing travel demand.
PPB Arrests Numerous Suspects In Major Copper Theft Operation
The Portland Police Bureau has arrested multiple suspects in connection with a large-scale copper theft operation that disrupted critical infrastructure and impacted businesses across the city.
Legacy At Risk: Portland Moves To Preserve Longstanding Community Businesses
The Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability has released a report urging action to preserve longstanding local businesses, which are at risk of closure due to rising costs and gentrification, and has proposed the creation of a Legacy Business Preservation Program to support these businesses and the communities they sustain.
Ending Race-based Test Helps Black Kidney Patients
The U.S. transplant system has ended the use of race-based kidney function calculations, resulting in thousands of Black patients being moved up the transplant waiting list and given credit for lost time.
Portland Police Disrupt Street Takeover, Seize Firearms And Vehicles
Portland police disrupted an illegal street takeover early Monday, citing four people, seizing three firearms and towing two vehicles connected to the incident.
The Supreme Court’s Conservatives Could Significantly Alter The 2026 Election
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding a Mississippi law that allows ballots to be counted if received within five business days of the election, exposing the ideological divide between the justices on the issue of voter access and potentially limiting mail-in voting.
Talks Intensify In Washington To End DHS Shutdown As Airport Delays Mount Nationwide
Talks are intensifying in Washington to end the DHS shutdown as airport delays mount nationwide, with both parties seeking a swift resolution before Congress leaves for spring recess.
Mark Robinson Admits ‘I Lied’ About CNN Story
Mark Robinson, former North Carolina Lt. Gov., admitted to lying about a CNN KFile investigation during his 2024 gubernatorial campaign, which uncovered his history of posting inflammatory and racist comments on a pornography website.
How A Juliana Stratton Win In Illinois Could Make History In The U.S. Senate
If elected, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton would join Sens. Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester to become the third Black woman to serve in the Senate, marking a historic moment for Black women in American politics.
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Kushner, Jeffries Discuss Ways White House And Democrats Can Collaborate
A recently reported private Jared Kushner and Hakeem Jeffries meeting has sparked incredulity among Democrats and political critics alike. As the November midterm elections loom and control of the House is at stake, this surprising discussion over potential collaboration highlights the shifting dynamics and bipartisan tensions in Washington.
