The Faults in Our Stars, for July 2026.

Good Morning News: Someone Has Been Convicted for Tupac’s Murder, Whistleblower Says USPS Could “Derail” Midterms, and the Power of the Ocean. By Taylor Griggs.

This update covers Oregon's fight for tuition equity, innovative wave energy projects, local Portland events, Supreme Court rulings, the Tupac Shakur conviction, USPS election concerns, and Wendell Berry's passing.

Good Morning, News: New Conservative Group Targets Progressives, a Parallel Parking Contest, and Trump (Stupidly) Renames Lake Ontario. By William Steven Humphrey.

This morning briefing covers Portland weather, local political coalitions, algae warnings in the Willamette River, a parking competition, and global news ranging from floods to presidential antics.

Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors

Go Portland Go, a new PAC backed by prominent donors and conservative-leaning groups, aims to shift Portland’s political landscape away from progressive policies through pragmatic, business-friendly candidate endorsements.

Libros Colette Wants You to Hang Out With Books.

Libros Colette, a charming new bookstore-coffee shop in Portland, offers a curated collection of visual reference books in a cozy, intentional space designed for browsing and quiet reflection.

Ten Bumbershoot Acts Worth the Trip to Seattle

Discover why Seattle's legendary Bumbershoot music festival is worth the trek for Portlanders, featuring an eclectic lineup of must-see acts ranging from punk icons to innovative genre-defiers.