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EDUCATION November 29, 2023

Portland Public Schools board unanimously approves deal with teachers union to end strike

The Portland Public Schools board voted in favor of ratifying a contract with its teachers union, ending the teachers strike that began on Nov. 1.

Oregon November 28, 2023

Advocates call for focus on housing solutions as encampment sweeps escalate across the US

The increasing issue of encampment sweeps in U.S. cities is drawing criticism from advocates. Cities are intensifying efforts to clear tent encampments due to safety concerns.

EDUCATION November 27, 2023

Portland Public Schools reach tentative deal with teachers union, classes resume Monday with 2-hour delay

Portland Public Schools said it had reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union after more than three weeks out of school, and classes will resume on Monday.

Oregon November 21, 2023

Striking Portland teachers temporarily block downtown bridge

Striking teachers in Portland, Oregon, temporarily shut down the Burnside Bridge, which connects the city's downtown to neighborhoods across the Willamette River.

Media November 16, 2023

Portland schools closed for 9th straight day as teacher strike drags on

Parents reacted to Portland Public Schools being closed for nine straight days due to an ongoing teachers' strike on "FOX & Friends" Wednesday.

Oregon November 13, 2023

Climate change hits beer industry, prompting farmers and researchers to adapt

Climate change is making an impact on the beer industry, as hops and barley growers in the U.S. experience challenges such as extreme heat and drought.

Culture November 9, 2023

Parents, kids sidelined as Portland teachers' union, district remain gridlocked amid strike: 'Setting us back'

Portland's teacher strike is affecting students and parents, and some say the two sides of the bargaining process need to come to a solution soon.

Oregon November 1, 2023

Portland teacher strike cancels school for some 45,000 students

Teachers in Portland, Oregon, began striking Wednesday, with primary points of contention including class sizes and salaries unadjusted for inflation.

Digital Originals November 1, 2023

Prominent critic of blue state homeless policies arrested on theft charges in Oregon

A homeless services consultant whose videos about Portland frequently went viral has been arrested on theft charges and accused of misusing his position.

Portland October 29, 2023

Raging Portland driver rips through rose parade in furious video

Sidney Mecham, 42, pleaded not guilty to 38 charges after barreling into a Portland, Oregon parade in June, which is seen in newly released dashcam video.

True Crime October 22, 2023

Bystander took bullet recording financier killing family man in road rage murder: police

Ryan Martin, a father of four, was allegedly shot by businessman Geoffrey E. Hammond, who then allegedly shot a bystander who took his picture.