Raging wildfires, Smokey Bear and the lessons we've failed to heed

Things to Do: Days Between celebrations, Shakespeare in the Park, First Friday ArtWalk and more 

This week, you’ll be able to check out free outdoor concerts, see two Grateful Dead cover bands, get your hands dirty at an art studio demonstration day, see Shakespeare — and a Shakespeare parody.

Portland was ready for the WNBA. It got everything that came with it.

The Fire’s inaugural season has brought big crowds, star power and competitive basketball. Friday showed that a growing league also brings the country’s arguments through the arena doors.

Medicaid shortfall follows decade-long growth in state spending

Federal matching dollars allowed a massive expansion of health insurance for low-income Oregonians. Now the feds are pulling back and the state is left holding the bag. 

Could Oregon end up building more prisons to address earthquake safety concerns?

State corrections department maintains it’s not taking an either-or approach to building more prisons or retrofitting them to comply with state earthquake protection standards.

Despite smoky conditions, World Athletics U20 Championships are off and running

Athletes, coaches and stadium workers coped with declining air quality Wednesday, which officially reached “very unhealthy” levels as temperatures reached into the 90s.