Good Morning, News: US Out of World Cup, Oregon’s Shroom Troubles, and Graham Platner is a Disaster. By Taylor Griggs.

Good Morning, News: City Cuts Deal With PGE For Forest Park Project, Participatory Budgeting Likely to Make November Ballot, and Lawsuit Alleges US is Illegally Sharing Info on Iranian Asylum Seekers. By Courtney Vaughn.

Portland faces tension over Forest Park tree removal and a major budgeting ballot initiative, while national news covers DeSantis' legal setbacks, McConnell's health, and rising Iranian tensions.

The Faults in Our Stars, for July 2026.

A sharp-tongued satirical look at the zodiac signs, pairing each with infamous figures in American political history to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary through a lens of dark humor.

Good Morning, News: The Moda Center Controversy Explained, Fools and Their Fireworks, and Trump’s World Cup Corruption. By William Steven Humphrey.

Portland faces Moda Center funding drama and firework disasters, while national news covers Trump's FIFA interference and the star-studded Madison Square Garden wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Moneyball: The Moda Center Controversy Explained.

Portland faces a $600 million dilemma as Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon seeks public funding for Moda Center renovations, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and the team's local future.

THE BLACK BYLINE: Maury Povich vs Thomas Jefferson and America’s 250th Birthday.

This article explores the intersection of American politics and entertainment, drawing parallels between Thomas Jefferson's scandalous personal life, the legacy of minstrelsy, and the modern spectacle of political showmanship.