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Portland Public Schools Approves Name Change for Jason Lee Elementary School

The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board has given its approval for the renaming of Jason Lee Elementary School, marking a significant step towards embracing a more inclusive and representative identity.

Pro-Palestine Protestors Bring Traffic To A Standstill On I-405 In Portland

On a bustling Saturday afternoon, the plans of individuals traveling into the city center were abruptly disrupted as a pro-Palestine demonstration unfolded on Interstate 405 (I-405).

OMSI Named “Best Science Museum” By Newsweek Readers

In a resounding victory for the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Newsweek readers have crowned it the "Best Science Museum" in the United States.

Oregon Medical Board Relaxes Restrictions On Opioid Prescribers

The Oregon Medical Board has recently made adjustments to its policies on opioid prescriptions, providing doctors with more flexibility in prescribing high doses of opioid painkillers.

Lawsuit Accuses Portland Officer Of Fatally Shooting Unarmed Black Man In The Back

A police officer in Portland, is facing serious allegations in a federal lawsuit involving the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man in 2022.

Multnomah County Chair Proposes One-Year Delay in Preschool for All Tax Increase

Multnomah County Board Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has proposed a one-year delay in the scheduled tax increase for the Preschool for All program. This announcement, made on Feb. 27, 2024, marks a strategic shift in the program's funding approach since its voter approval in 2020.

Multnomah County Board Votes To Re-evaluate Ambulance Service Plan

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners recently voted to re-evaluate the Ambulance Service Plan (ASP) — two years ahead of schedule. Revising the 2016 Plan is needed so that the County’s Emergency Medical Services team can make informed recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on material changes to the system.

City Of Portland Accepting Applications For Citizen Review Committee

The City of Portland is now accepting applications for its Independent Police Citizen Review Committee (CRC). This volunteer committee, comprising eleven members, was established in 2001 with a focus on improving police accountability, elevating the standards of police services, and bolstering public confidence.

Oregon Dad Charged With Drugging Daughter’s Friends At Sleepover With Sedatives

An Oregon man, Michael Meyden, 57, from Lake Oswego, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly spiking smoothies with sedatives and giving them to his daughter's 12-year-old friends.

$25 Million To Revitalize Portland’s Albina Neighborhood On The Table

The Oregon Legislature is currently deliberating on allocating $25 million towards the revitalization of Portland's historic Albina neighborhood.

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Anacostia Community Museum Aims To Keep Black D.C. Art History Alive

Anacostia Community Museum will debut its exhibit, “The Bold and Beautiful,” to celebrate Black D.C. artists and their educators this month.