Portland Awards $1.57 Million In Additional Funding To 79 Arts Organizations
The Portland City Council has approved a one-time allocation of $1.57 million to support 79 arts organizations in the city, providing near-term financial stability for those that have experienced significant financial losses in recent years.
Report: Preschool For All Stable, But Equity And Cost Pressures Remain
Multnomah County's Preschool for All program is expected to remain financially sustainable as it expands to universal access, but a new advisory report warns that rising costs, shifting demographics and economic uncertainty could shape how equitably the program serves families in the future.
PBOT To Offer Free Compost During Earth Day Event In Northeast Portland
Portland residents can pick up free compost during the Portland Bureau of Transportation's annual Free Compost Days event on April 18 and 19 at the Sunderland Maintenance Yard, with traffic control measures in place to manage congestion and ensure safety.
Jackie Robinson’s Fight Didn’t End At The Ballpark
Jackie Robinson's legacy of fighting for civil rights, economic justice, and political power should be honored not just with ceremonial tributes, but with meaningful action to continue the fight he started.
Bynum Requests More Than $36 million For Oregon Projects, Including Key Investments Near Portland
Rep. Janelle Bynum has requested over $36 million in federal funding for 20 community projects across Oregon's 5th Congressional District, including infrastructure and public safety investments in the Portland metro area.
This Year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Are…
Luther Vandross, Wu-Tang Clan, and Oasis are among the 18 artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, with the ceremony taking place on November 14th in Los Angeles.
‘I Know What It Requires’: Harris On Why She’s Thinking About Running For President...
Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that she is considering running for president in 2028, while other potential 2028 Democratic candidates also took the stage at the National Action Network Convention to test-drive their messages.
U.S. Intel Officials Scramble To Keep Surveillance Law Running Amid Iran War Tensions
The Trump administration is pushing for a clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) before it lapses on April 20, while civil liberties groups argue it risks infringing on Americans' privacy.
Appeals Court Grills Attorneys Over Whether Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was Improperly Sentenced
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are seeking his release from prison, arguing his trial judge improperly considered conduct for which Combs had been found not guilty when sentencing him to 50 months for prostitution-related charges.
Diddy’s Conviction Challenged In Appeals Court Citing First Amendment
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are arguing before a federal appeals court for his release and overturning of his conviction on prostitution-related charges, claiming his conduct was protected by the First Amendment.
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