On Sunday, protest organizers called for a creative countermeasure to the possibility of National Guard troops patrolling its streets: an “emergency” World Naked Bike Ride. Thousands answered the call ...

The Port of Portland wants to change the law so it can keep dumping dredge waste in West Hayden Island’s natural area off Oregon's Columbia River When the City of Portland pulled West Hayden Island ...

That’s the phrase numerous leaders used when addressing Portlanders concerned about the impending incursion of federal forces into Portland. It’s not without some merit, albeit a little strained.

Portland musician’s innovative website UseMusic.org joins artists with nonprofits for charity Ezra Holbrook has already made a name for himself in Portland. He is a a founding member of the ...

Health Care Reform without Tears, Part 3: Private health insurance by Samuel Metz, Contributing Writer Part two of this series left readers with the unhappy prospect of an Affordable Care Act ...

As of this writing, today, May 10, is Mother’s Day in Mexico and Central America. I am standing on a small piece of land outside the Detention Center of ICE in Tacoma, Wash. We are here to remember ...

When Pierre Fuqua goes to work as a certified nurse’s aid, he steps in and does whatever is needed, going beyond the job description with his attitude and work ethic. “I help everybody, other CNAs and ...

Thirty-six years after the publication of Dunn’s cult classic “Geek Love,” comes “Near Flesh,” a collection of 19 short stories mostly unpublished during her lifetime. Macmillan Publishers will ...

City Councilor Jamie Dunphy knows it’s a tall task, but he has big ideas for the Hazelwood neighborhood he represents. “In 15 years, I want to build a 14-story tower,” Dunphy said. Dunphy is talking ...

One of Portland’s first micro village shelters, Right 2 Dream Too was a model for the city-sanctioned village sites existing today. After 14 years of operation, the organization says it can’t afford ...

One of Portland’s first micro village shelters, Right 2 Dream Too was a model for the city-sanctioned village sites existing today. After 14 years of operation, the organization says it can’t afford ...