Reynolds High School Speech Team Qualifies for National Tournament—and Now Needs the Fare
It’s Kristine Keang’s first year on the Reynolds High School Speech and Debate team, but that hasn’t stopped her from dominating her inaugural season.
Equity and Resource Distribution Top of Mind as Portland School Board Tackles School Closures
The Portland School Board on Tuesday night unanimously voted to adopt a resolution that outlines the clearest guiding principles and work plan for Portland Public Schools’ school closure process thus far.
Midyear Assessments at PPS Show Progress in Reading and Slide in Math
Even with some improvements, significant gaps in scores persist among student groups.
Some on Portland School Board Express Distaste for District’s Emerging AI Agenda
Students ‘need to use their own brains with the support and guidance of their educators,’ one member said.
Portland City Council to Consider Renaming César Chávez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard
The renaming effort comes in light of a New York Times investigation that found the labor leader had sexually abused multiple young girls and women.
Preschool for All Receives More Than 6,000 Applications to Fill 7,100 Seats
The Board of County Commissioners on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution supporting the county department in its conducting of a Universal Preschool Gap Analysis.
In Lawsuit, Professor in ‘I Am Hamas’ Video Alleges University’s Own Internal Investigation Exonerated Her
Portland State University in March allegedly exonerated Dr. Yasmeen Hanoosh, the director of its Arabic program, from violating any PSU policies in relation to an investigation where she was caught on video in June 2025 saying “I am Hamas, We are all Hamas.”
PCC Spent $260,000 on Unemployment Benefits During Strike
When Portland Community College’s faculty and academic professionals union went on strike in March, the college became a testing ground for what was arguably the most controversial bill to come out of the 2025 legislative session. Now we know how much that cost PCC.
A Remote, Outdoor Education Drew Them In. Soon, They Might Have a 150-Foot-Tall Neighbor.
Parents at Sauvie Island School worry that Verizon’s plans to build a cell tower right next to the school will disrupt the school’s identity, and crater its enrollment.
Embattled Multnomah County Circuit Judge Poised to Lose Seat
Judge Adrian Brown, the only incumbent facing a challenger, has had a tough time on the campaign trail.










