Portlandβs Relationship With the Grateful Dead Is Especially Thick
Thirty-one years after Jerry Garciaβs death, Dead fandom shows no signs of letting up. Especially at McMenamins.
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Op-Ed: Too Easy for Whom?
Some have suggested that King County Best Starts for Kids grants are too easy to obtain, which overlooks the bureaucratic burden the process already places…
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Confusion over Trump changes to graduate student loan limits hurting Oregon programs
PORTLAND β Enrollment in some graduate education and healthcare programs at Oregonβs public universities is expected to be down this fall, in part because students…
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Crisis pregnancy centers fight for ultrasound use in clinics without government oversight
The auditors trying to learn how a dozen crisis pregnancy centers in Louisiana had spent nearly $1.2 million ultimately could not figure it out.Β Despite…
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Number of unauthorized immigrants hit new high of nearly 16 million in 2024, report says
WASHINGTON β The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population grew to its highest level ever by mid-2024, increasing to 15.8 million after hovering at about 11 million…
Read full article βOn Narrow Vote, Council Gets Rid of Local Appeal Process that Delays Land Use Legislation
Β Opponents of Seattle land-use legislation will still be able to appeal to King County Superior Court or the Growthβ¦ The post On Narrow Vote,…
Read full article βProperty Owner Says It Will Close Two Downtown Food Cart Pods
Two longtime food cart pods in downtown Portland will close later this year after the development company that operates them says the cityβs new regulations…
Read full article βSeven Former and Current Portland School Board Members Warn Julia Brim-Edwards is Not Fit for County Chair
Seven former and current members of the Portland Public Schools board released a letter Wednesday morning across social media, warning former board member Julia Brim-Edwards…
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Rooftop Brewing block party returns to Ballard Aug. 8
Ballardβs annual block party hosted by Rooftop Brewing and the Jolly Roger (1111 NW Ballard Way) will return on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a full…
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Mikeβs Chili Music Fest returns this weekend
The micro music festival at Mikeβs Chili Parlor (1447 NW Ballard Way) in Ballard is returning this weekend, July 31 β August 1. Mikeβs Chili…
Read full article βSlog AM: Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate Hearing, The Blue Angels Are Here, The Marmots Are on Only Fans
Uno Reverse: After a struggle over whether to fund universal free school meals or targeted food assistance for the neediest students in the district, the…
Read full article βKing County Explores Countywide Housing Levy To Expand Affordable Housing
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has convened a steering committee to study a proposed countywide housing levy that could establish a regional funding source for…
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A SUPER El NiΓ±o Triggered Historyβs DEADLIEST Disaster. THIS One Might Be Worse.
Will the 2026 El NiΓ±o could be the strongest weβve ever seen? What can the one in 1877 tell us?
Read full article βNina Nijstad Joins a Thorns Squad Looking for Stability
βI can cover a lot of metersβwhat do you use? Miles? Feet?β
Read full article βMedicaid 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…
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Meet the Loneliest Star | August 31 – September 6
Star Gazers STGZ628 Aug 31-Sept 6, 2026 βMeet the Loneliest Star!β
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Two False Comets of Scorpio | August 17 – August 23
Star Gazers STGZ626 August 17-23, 2026 βTwo False Comets of Scorpioβ
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The Deep Lunar Eclipse of 2026 | August 24 – August 30
Star Gazers STGZ627 August 24-30, 2026 βThe Deep Lunar Eclipse of 2026β
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Total Eclipse of the Euro | August 3 – August 9
Star Gazers STGZ624 August 3-9, 2026 βV Total Eclipse of the Euroβ
Read full article βWhat Measures Can The Community Take To Curb The Gun Violence?
Community members shared various perspectives on addressing youth violence through relationship building, mental health support, stricter gun laws, and increased parental involvement.
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