Father, attacked by son in mental health crisis, says changes to Oregon’s civil commitment laws are badly needed
As Mathew Padrow lay on the ground, faint from the blood loss of 13 stab wounds to his back, neck and head, he was most ...
Former Westview High School star Carson Kelly hits for cycle during Cubs’ win
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly, out of Portland’s Westview High School, hit for the cycle Monday night during an 18-3 win ...
With time scarce for schools to plan summer learning, lawmakers fast track funding
Plans to spend $82 million for summer learning programs in Oregon over the next 2 years and three months cleared a key ...
Asking Eric: Can anyone just post pics on social media without asking people’s permission?
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram ...
Trail Blazers win at Hawks, receive triple-double from Deni Avdija
Caris LeVert #3 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Deni Avdija #8 and Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers ...
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
The versatile actor played flying ace Iceman opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun,” played Batman in “Batman Forever” and singer Jim Morrison in the biopic “The Doors.” ...
Dear Abby: Does my adult son deserve to know I left his police officer dad after he tried to kill me?
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...
Weed, shrooms, LSD — all were on sale at the unofficial ‘Portland Sunday Market,’ feds say
Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Kerin described the set-up as a “farmer’s style-market,” where a substantial amount of drugs ...
Here’s where Portland’s arts tax money went last year
Every year, Portlanders 18 and older who make above $1,000 in households over the poverty level are asked to pay a $35 per ...
Controversial proposal to take away Oregon vote by mail results in heated debate
A controversial bill that could repeal Oregon’s vote by mail system resulted in a heated public hearing Monday afternoon, as ...
He’s mayor of Oregon’s largest city. Most local residents aren’t sure how well he’s doing
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, who has been on the job for three months, is earning higher praise than his predecessor.
Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into the ...