Oregon Families Can Still Apply For Summer EBT Food Benefits
Thousands of Oregon families are receiving Summer EBT food benefits to help address childhood hunger during summer break, and those who have not yet received assistance should check their eligibility before the September 1st deadline.
Portland Police Arrest Suspect in Killing of Tyron Butler
A 20-year-old suspect, Pharoah A. Hart-Williams, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Tyron Butler in North Portland earlier this month.
Preschool For All Nearly Doubles Capacity As Providers Expand To Serve More Families
Preschool for All is expanding to offer over 7,000 tuition-free preschool seats to Multnomah County families by the 2026-27 school year, nearly doubling the program's capacity and providing increased wages and benefits for providers and educators.
Bynum Opposes Agriculture-FDA Spending Bill, Citing Cuts To Food Assistance Programs
U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration funding bill, arguing that it would reduce support for food assistance programs and rural communities while increasing challenges for working families.
City Council Backs Homeownership Projects In North And Northeast Portland
The Portland City Council has approved a $2.5 million investment to expand affordable homeownership opportunities in North and Northeast Portland, supporting efforts to prevent displacement and help more families build generational wealth.
Community Members Invited To Discuss Public Safety Trends With Portland Police Leaders
Portland residents will have the opportunity to question police leaders about the Portland Police Bureau's 2025 Annual Report, which showed declines in homicides, shootings, traffic fatalities and overdose deaths, at a series of virtual community meetings.
New Funding Expected To Help 1,000 Households Avoid Eviction In Multnomah County
The City of Portland and Multnomah County have allocated $5 million in emergency rental assistance to help approximately 1,000 households avoid eviction, with the remaining $500,000 used for program operations and administrative expenses.
County Preserves Key Services While Closing Major Budget Gaps
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a $4 billion budget that preserves many of the county's core safety net and public safety programs while eliminating at least 158 positions and making other difficult cuts.
Rep. Janelle Bynum Withdraws Support For SCORE Act Ahead Of House Vote
Rep. Janelle Bynum has withdrawn her support for the SCORE Act, which was designed to establish a national framework for NIL rights and compensation for college athletes, citing the need for additional bipartisan work to address protections for student-athletes.
Election Officials Urge Voters To Use Drop Boxes As Oregon Primary Voting Ends Today
Oregon voters are urged to use official ballot drop sites to avoid potential delivery and postmark issues with the U.S. Postal Service, and election officials are offering assistance with replacement ballots, registration updates, and interpreter services.
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Breaking Down 36 Disastrous Hours For American Soccer As World Cup...
FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban caused a global outcry, and the US was humiliated in their 4-1 loss to Belgium, with President Trump having called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the suspension.
