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The district’s new model weighs seismic risk as 90% of the prioritization score for buildings receiving seismic upgrades. It has decided on full retrofits at two of its buildings, and targeted retrofits at another seven.

Back in the day, Portland was the economic growth engine of the greater metro area. Now, it lags compared with the suburbs, especially Clark County, Wash.

Christine Pitts says there’s a simple reason why Oregon kids don’t know how to read. No one is checking how they’re taught.

The proposal died, though only after it kicked up a public fight between Councilor Angelita Morillo and Mayor Keith Wilson, who exchanged allegations the other was misleading the public about the consequences of the cut.

“The Wyoming model may not be possible in some states—but the Idaho, Indiana, and North Carolina models are.”

The long-anticipated report from Procedeo, a Texas-based construction firm, offers paths to expedite Jefferson’s construction at a crucial time for the district.

It’s the biggest night of the week in many high schools across the country. Here, it feels more like a subdued social gathering.

Understanding the background of the allegation against her isn’t possible without examining the tension between the two factions that have arisen in local government.

Oregon is one of at least 19 states that allows the counting of ballots received after election day.

Backers of the initiative, including Big Pink’s new owner Jeff Swickard, will seek to place it on the November 2026 ballot.

Monday’s tense conversation shows the School Board has work to do if it is to run as a well-oiled machine, particularly around communication between board leadership, the rest of its members, and district staff.

A citizen ballot initiative backed by the Portland Police Association will seek to reroute 25% of revenues from the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax to fund the hiring of 400 additional police officers.