Controversial Police Initiative Sparks Quarrel Between State and City Elections Officials

Good Morning, News: Nordstrom Rack Is Thriving, Trump Reconsidering Todd Blanche Nomination, and Who Is Sternly Issuing a Statement to Whom. By Suzette Smith.

This briefing covers local disputes over ballot initiative signatures, school board criticism of a commissioner, a measles exposure warning, national military tensions, and legal updates regarding Elon Musk.

School Board Members Raise Concerns Over County Chair Candidate

Former and current school board colleagues issued a critical open letter questioning Julia Brim-Edwards’ leadership and collaboration skills as she campaigns for Multnomah County Chair.

Good Morning, News: Two Corrupt Oregon Sheriffs, An Actor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Teens, and Another Statue Making Its Portland Return. By Courtney Vaughn.

Catch up on Portland news, including the return of the Lincoln statue, local sheriff embezzlement investigations, Pickathon festivities, and global updates on conflict and Hollywood controversies.

Good Morning, News: Oregon (and the World) is on Fire, A Pause on Data Centers in Hillsboro, and Mitch McConnell Still Trying to Combat “Dead” Allegations. By Taylor Griggs.

This morning roundup covers critical updates ranging from Oregon's severe wildfires and Hillsboro's data center moratorium to international crises, including European forest fires and a major earthquake in Japan.

Time to Get LIT(erary) at Pickathon

Pickathon's LIT Sunday sessions provide a serene, forested respite from the music festival, showcasing acclaimed Pacific Northwest writers, poets, and storytellers in an intimate, contemplative setting.