OK Omens Will Close, Goodbye to Oven and Shaker, and a New Brazilian Cafe and Bar Is On the Way

The History of Concrete Follows the Fracture.

Filmmaker John Wilson explores the impermanence of life and architecture in his quirky new documentary, The History of Concrete, blending personal obsession with profound, unexpected human connection.

Good Morning, News: Kotek Says She Would Separate State Psychiatric Hospital from OHA, Egg Prices Are Down, and SNAP Admin Costs Are Going Up! By Suzette Smith.

This briefing covers local Oregon news, including hospital agency shifts and police accountability, alongside national reports on airline emergencies, food assistance budget cuts, and a failed Tennessee execution.

How Portland Became a Player in the Comic Book Industry

Discover how Portland evolved from a quiet retreat for artists into a powerhouse global hub for the comic book industry, defying traditional publishing norms through community and innovation.

Good Morning, News: Portland Candidate Forum in Disarray, Update on K9 Shooting, and Corrupt Justice Alito Did Something Surprising. By Taylor Griggs.

This morning roundup covers local Portland council controversies and police shootings, while analyzing national Supreme Court rulings, environmental litigation, and recent reports on transgender rights and social issues.

THE BLACK BYLINE: Mitch Green & Macklemore’s “Spicy” White Dissent. By Donovan Scribes.

The article examines how public figures face professional blowback for dissenting against police and authority, using Councilor Mitch Green and Macklemore as case studies of manufactured political controversies.