Good Morning, News: Families Fear PPS Closures Will Cause Difficult School Commutes, Hegseth in the Hot Seat, and What the Heck is “Permitting Reform”? By Taylor Griggs.

City Workers Strike Amid Stalled Labor Contract Negotiations

Approximately 800 Portland city workers have launched a strike following failed wage negotiations, halting various essential services while the union accuses the city of anti-union tactics.

The Long Road to School

Portland Public Schools' proposed school consolidation plan threatens to dismantle successful, community-led walking and biking programs, sparking significant parent concerns over transportation, climate goals, and student access.

Good Morning, News: Portland Conservatives Butthurt After Election, City Workers on Strike, and Tech Giant Canoodles with Alleged Chinese Spy. By William Steven Humphrey.

Portland faces local political fallout, a city worker strike, and national headlines ranging from an Nvidia scandal to Russell Brand's sentencing and shifting Republican sentiments toward Donald Trump.

“We Wish We Could Be better”: Portland Thorns End 2026 Season With Tough Quarterfinals Loss

Following a difficult 4-1 loss to the Washington Spirit, the Portland Thorns reflect on a challenging season marked by injuries and transitions, looking ahead to future growth and rebuilding.

“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision.

Portland voters reelected incumbent City Council members, including democratic socialist candidates, effectively rejecting well-funded opposition campaigns and reaffirming the city’s shift toward progressive and socialist political leadership.