The Most Common Undergraduate Degrees Awarded In Oregon
For those who choose to attend college, deciding on where to study—and which field of study to pursue—can be impactful. Here are the most common undergraduate degrees awarded in Oregon.
Evicted Tennant Allegedly Set Apartments Ablaze
A man that was arrested multiple times and the subject of a restraining order has been accused of setting the huge apartment fire last week.
Encampments Removed From Sidewalk For Disabled
The Portland government is clearing tents from its sidewalks to settle suit with people with disabilities. The settlement removal of tents blocking city sidewalks was announced recently in a lawsuit brought by people with disabilities.
New Program Helps Landlords, Good Jobs Help Tenants
Portland landlords are being incentivized to support a new law that provides rent and repairs for low income tenants. The rising economy in Oregon however, is making way for living wage jobs.
Lowes Security Guard Gets Life For Murder
A security guard shot a man to death in a Portland Lowe's parking lot. Logan Gimbel was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years.
Gov. Tina Kotek Vetoes Sex Worker Research
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek balked at funding for two studies intended to research the impact of Oregon’s laws prohibiting prostitution. She used her veto power to strike down the bills totaling $600,000 in research funds.
Portland Adopting Police Oversight With Teeth
Nearly three years after Portlanders overwhelmingly voted to establish a new system to address police officer misconduct, the details of the new oversight body are coming into focus.
Funding Black Communities From Oregon To Florida
One of the most important women in the country sat down last week with two of her close colleagues and had a conversation about service, philanthropy, Black wealth, and community impact.
Lawsuit Filed For Homeless Against Portland’s Camping Ban
Economic instability, mental health issues, substance abuse, and a lack of affordable housing options create a cycle that is difficult to break. A new lawsuit, filed on behalf of homeless, argues Portland's camping ban is illegal.
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Workers To Strike In Oregon 21-days
Recently, the healthcare industry in Oregon has been marked by a significant event — the strike of pharmacy workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities.
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University Of Washington President Calls For Pro-Palestinian Tent Camp To Break...
After protests escalated at the University of Washington – with “offensive graffiti across multiple buildings all over campus, some quite clearly both antisemitic and violent” – the school’s president is calling again for the voluntary dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment on the Seattle campus.
