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Portland’s Largest Overnight Homeless Shelter Is Gone After Just One Year
Portland’s largest overnight-only homeless shelter has closed, almost exactly one year after it opened in the Pearl District as a major piece of the city’s effort to get more people sleeping indoors. The Northrup Shelter could…
Portland Is Getting a Dolly Parton Day, and 9/25 Couldn’t Be a More Beautiful Choice
There are certain people who become so woven into American culture that it’s hard to imagine the world without them. Dolly Parton was one of those people. Now, just weeks after the legendary singer, songwriter, actress,…
Suspected Oregon Serial Killer Faces New Charge as Another Family Waits for Answers
A new manslaughter indictment names Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, whose remains have not been found. The case’s history includes years of investigation, a disputed early-release narrative and troubling reports about supervision. Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson’s siblings described a…
Oregon’s Open-Carry Restrictions Face a New Federal Lawsuit While Measure 114 Waits
A new federal lawsuit is challenging Oregon’s restrictions on visiting gun owners, opening another legal fight while the state’s long-running dispute over Measure 114 remains unresolved. Filed September 11, the case questions whether Oregon can exclude…
Emmalynn “Emma” Slaughter Has Been Found and Is Home Safe
UPDATE: We’re relieved and happy to share that Emmalynn “Emma” Slaughter has been found and is home safe. Thank you to everyone who shared her story, kept an eye out, and helped spread the word. A…
After Horror in Bandon, Four Rescued Big Cats Are Finally Learning What It Means to Feel Safe
Louie paced endlessly. Nasha was found soaked in urine in a dark den. Lyla desperately wanted to get away. Bently had been declawed and lived with severe arthritis. More than a year after their rescue from…
Oregon Lawmakers From Both Parties Want Flock Cameras Banned as Privacy Concerns Mount
On any given morning in Oregon, thousands of us pull out of our driveways without thinking much about the trail we leave behind. We head across Springfield for groceries, merge onto Beltline for work, drive into…