Nutmeg, the Ginger Tabby and βUnofficial Mayor of Sellwood,β Has Died
The beloved cat kept regular hours at CVS and charmed many Portlanders.
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Gov. Kotek says her next Oregon budget will prioritize summer learning programsΒ Β
PORTLAND β Gov. Tina Kotek said Tuesday she would prioritize education and summer learning programs in her forthcoming 2027-29 budget, warning that she has difficult…
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RECOVERING RIVERS
People save rivers by restoring Hellbenders, Candy Darters, and nature after Hurricane Helene.
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SPONGE PARK, TROUT & INTO THE WEEDS
An Atlanta park has an important hidden mission, saving native trout, how to eat (and drink) weeds.
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DESERT SEEDS, BEES & WILDCATS
New DNA research shines a light on elusive desert jaguars, ocelots, bobcats, and mountain lions.
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FOREST FOR THE TREES
How bringing back elk to Kentucky and βprescribingβ trees boost the health of forests and humans.
Read full article βThe WTF, Chocolate?! at Good GriefΒ
This story was originally published in The Strangerβs July 2026 print issue. Upon perching myself at Good Griefβs bar, my first thought is: This is…
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After 2 deadly shootings, ICE reportedly ordered to end vehicle enforcement stops
WASHINGTON β The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops, following the deadly shootings of…
Read full article βFremont Library to close temporarily for air conditioning installation
The Fremont Library will temporarily close for nearly three months as crews install a new air conditioning and ventilation system. The Fremont Library (731 N…
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Iβve been withΒ my girlfriend for ten years. We moved in with each other three years ago. Itβs not working for me. I love my girlfriend.…
Read full article βDan Strauss pushes for more Ballard bus service ahead of Seattle Transit Measure vote
Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss is proposing two amendments that he says would improve bus service for Ballard, including prioritizing faster connections to downtown Seattle…
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Pipe Dreams: The Wait for Clean Water Preview
A pipeline aiming to bring clean water to communities in southeast Colorado is in jeopardy.
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Initiative to end Idahoβs strict abortion ban qualifies for Novemberβs general election ballot
The voter initiative seeking to end Idahoβs strict abortion ban has officially qualified to appear on ballots in November, Idahoans United for Women and Families,…
Read full article βSlog AM: White Supremacists Rally in Kirkland, Trump Buys Stock in Seattleβs Surveillance Camera Provider, and Us Prosecutors Roundup Dozens Connected to Assassination of Sikh Nationalist Leader
A Small Fascist Rally on a Kirkland Overpass: A couple dozen Patriot Front white supremacists waved their idiot signs on a 405 overpass on Saturday…
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Salmon Bay Park to host first community book exchange
Salmon Bay Park (2001 NW Canoe Place) will host its first community book exchange on Saturday, July 18, inviting neighbors to swap books and meet…
Read full article βLack Of Body Cameras On ICE Agents Fuels More Uncertainty Over Fatal Shootings
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pledged to deploy body cameras to its law enforcement officers across the nation, yet the initiative's implementation has been…
Read full article βIs MbappΓ© Too Good For France?
Kylian MbappΓ©, a prominent French soccer player of Cameroonian and Algerian heritage, continues to face racist abuse and political scrutiny from far-right figures despite his…
Read full article β4 People Have Been Killed This Year In Shootings By Federal Agents Linked To Trumpβs Immigration Crackdown
Four individuals have been fatally shot by federal immigration agents this year, with two such incidents occurring in July, prompting heightened scrutiny regarding the use…
Read full article βTrump Administration Opens Endangered Speciesβ Habitats To Development, Reversing 50 Years Of Environmental Law
The Trump administration has reversed decades of environmental law protecting endangered species, opening sensitive habitats to drilling, mining, farming, and real estate development. This significant…
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How Seattleβs Urban Stadium Brought World Cup Success, While Others Floundered
While other cities struggled to handle World Cup 2026 crowds, Seattle thrived, with pedestrians happily exploring and transit records being broken. Good planning and an…
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