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Portland Public Schools’ Officials Defend Proposed School Closures, Layoffs

Portland, OR – Layoffs are now on the table, along with the earlier proposed school closures, as Portland Public Schools wrestles with a $65-million-dollar budget deficit. At a Monday press conference, ahead of a Tuesday night school board meeting, Portland Public Schools’ Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong said as many as 450 FTE positions may be cut from the schools and the central office. About 223 positions would be teachers or school staff. “We always look at reductions furthest away from the classroom knowing that every single position that we have impacts what happens in the classroom, but we do start off with central office first,” Armstrong said.

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Forest Grove News Times

Washington County Veterans Day celebration to honor local veterans in Hillsboro

Veterans, military families and community members are invited to gather in Hillsboro this Veterans Day for an annual celebration honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The […]

Hillsboro, OR · 7d

Occupational Health Safety

Portland Water Filtration Project Earns First Oregon Construction Star Site Since 2010

No lost-time injuries or accidents occurred during the filtration facility site's first three years, and evaluators pointed to its top-to-bottom safety culture. East Multnomah County job sites for Portland's Bull Run Filtration Project, which includes a new filtration facility and pipelines, have received Star Site status in Oregon OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Since July 15, 2010, no other Oregon construction project has earned that designation, the city said.

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The Newberg Graphic

SALUTE TO VETERANS | Newberg veteran served as a Navy corpsman in jungles of Southeast Asia

(NEWBERG) — It has been 56 years since Stan Beecroft left Vietnam, but the memories of his experiences are fresh and can be summed up in one word: “Hell.” Beyond […]

Newberg, OR · 8d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance

The fossil fuel defendants in the case had sought to have the climate case dismissed, saying state governments did not have the power to regulate their interstate pollution.

Multnomah County, OR · 7d

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Election: Scull and Scritsmier on track to win Wilsonville City Council race

Based on returns from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, Sam Scull and Adrienne Scritsmier are on track to win the race for two open seats on the Wilsonville City […]

Wilsonville, OR · 8d

myfamilytravels.com

The Massive Indoor Oregon Market That Packs Countless Amish Vintage Finds Under One Roof

You step through the door and realize this is not a quick stop. Twenty-one rooms stretch before you, each one packed with carefully curated treasures. The scent of wood polish and scented candles fills the air as you wander past primitive antiques, custom Shaker furniture, and handcrafted braided rugs. This...

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KOIN 6 News

Rooftop of Jackie’s bar in SE Portland catches fire Tuesday morning

A popular bar in Southeast Portland suffered minor damage from a rooftop fire early Tuesday morning that investigators believe was caused by an exterior furnace heating exposed wood on the patio.

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KOIN 6 News

Portland refugee service provider faces 73 layoffs amid federal funding cuts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seventy-three jobs could soon be lost at a Portland-area behavioral healthcare provider. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state on Oct. 30, representatives from Morrison Health & Family Services said the layoffs would occur on Dec. 31 unless the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement approved its grant […]

KXL

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Multnomah County Scores Court Win in Lawsuit Against Big Oil

Portland, OR – Multnomah County’s $51 billion climate lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies and industry trade associations can proceed. On Monday, a Multnomah County Judge tossed out 19 of 20 dismissal motions, clearing the way for a trial. The county accuses the industry of a decades-long deception campaign over climate change that sparked deadly local events, including the Pacific Northwest heat dome.

Multnomah County, OR · 7d

Herald Pioneer

ELECTION 2026: Numbers offer look at the make-up of local councils (UPDATED)

While Canby Mayor Brian Hodson is officially guaranteed a record-breaking seventh term, there will be some new faces on the Canby City Council come January. The trio of Brian Ayres, […]

Canby, OR · 8d

Ashland Daily Tidings

Portland Weighs Banning Stores From Charging Shoppers Different Prices Based on Personal Data

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland District 4 Councilor Eric Zimmerman’s ordinance banning retailers and delivery apps from using personal data to set different prices for different customers is scheduled for a first reading before City Council on Wednesday, November 4. Zimmerman strongly opposes “surveillance pricing”, a method that can...

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Admin determined to keep updated hall pass policy running despite some student frustration about impact on freedom

With a new school year often comes new policies. However, such developments can often be challenging for students and staff to adjust to. This school year, the McDaniel admin has solidified the new hall pass rule, which was initially introduced in the winter of the previous year by administration. The...

Portland, OR · 10d

ochselevator.com

Oregon City Homecoming Parade, a Fun Tradition for All

Oregon City had a parade for Homecoming. There were floats, fire trucks, and the marching band. There were many sounds, including sirens, cheering, and clapping. The marching band played the Oregon City Fight Song. There were a lot of people in the parade, and they gave out candy to the...

Oregon City, OR · 9d

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Portland ‘participatory budget’ ballot measure failing in early returns

Early election returns show voters rejecting a ballot measure meant to give Portlanders a bigger say in the city’s budget process. Measure 26-267 would create a “participatory budgeting program” where the public would be able to vote on how to spend 2% of the city’s annual discretionary budget. The measure’s advocates say the model would improve transparency on how the city spends public dollars and build Portland’s trust in their elected officials.

Oregon Families Fight to Keep Neighborhood Schools Open as Closure Plans Advance

Parents and students are organizing protests, challenging school boards and pressing elected officials to intervene as proposed closures threaten neighborhood schools in Portland, Salem-Keizer and Tigard-Tualatin. The three districts have announced plans that could close as many as 21 schools over the next several years, while two Corvallis campuses have already closed.

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Gresham Outlook

Gateway-Gresham Elks honor vets with giveaways, service

A local service club has long supported veterans through a series of projects, donations, and events aimed at uplifting the men and women who serve. The Gateway-Gresham Elks Lodge has […]

Gresham, OR · 8d

hoodline.com

Frybread Fest Returns to Director Park, Expanding After 8,000-Plus Turnout

The third annual Frybread Fest returns to Director Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, after more than 8,000 people attended the 2025 festival, according to Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Indigenous artists, food vendors, drum performances and cultural demonstrations. The...