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Black light: BIPOC photographer illuminates sheer beauty
SW Connection - NewsPhotographer Jason Hill's portraits of Black Portlanders dazzle at the Portland Art Museum -
Alpenrose Dairy neighbors address housing development concerns
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Metro chief promises visible progress on homeless crisis soon
SW Connection - NewsPresident Lynn Peterson also criticizes the People for Portland group for increasing cynicism.
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Portland Public Schools marks highest graduation rate in 10 years
SW Connection - NewsStatewide, race and ethnicity still have an outsized impact on high school completion. -
School nurses back teachers, warn of unreliable COVID-19 data
SW Connection - NewsPortland Public Schools scolded teachers for alleged sick outs, now nurses are speaking out. -
Tigard native Dan Rayfield tabbed for Oregon House speaker
SW Connection - NewsRayfield, who represents a House district in Corvallis, is Democrats' choice to succeed Tina Kotek. -
Parachute symbolizes the USA, in shreds
SW Connection - NewsBonnie Meltzer aims for rebirth by a thousand cuts (and sutures) as the public tries to mend her fabric… -
OHSU cited again for animal welfare violations
SW Connection - NewsUSDA inspection yielded critical violation for gerbil starvation at research facility -
Service nonprofits could get grants from Beaverton church group
SW Connection - NewsThe Southminster Presbyterian Church Foundation has more than $13,000 to distribute to eligible organizations. -
Oregon investigating private pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
SW Connection - NewsCenter for COVID Control under investigation after nationwide complaints of falsified, missing results -
FEMA reviewing Safe Rest Village at Sears Armory
SW Connection - NewsThe federal agency is determining whether a managed homeless camp violates emergency management deed… -
SoS: Nick Kristof does not qualify to run for governor
SW Connection - NewsThe Yamhill native and former New York Times columnist criticized the decision and said he will appeal. -
Omicron could wreck public life. Here's what you can do.
SW Connection - NewsNumber of COVID-19 cases is likely much higher than reported due to the prevalence of at-home testing. -
Peter Courtney will leave Legislature after record 38 years
SW Connection - NewsThe Salem Democrat championed mental health and the institution itself; he has led the Senate for a record 20… -
Schools asked to halt extracurricular activities as COVID surges
SW Connection - NewsHealth advisory recommends pausing practices or reinstating masks; warns of 'serious threat' to in-person… -
Portland teachers' plea for schedule changes on par with other…
SW Connection - NewsSchool district has yet to reach an agreement with teachers union over school day hours. -
How a break in the supply chain impacts pricing, access to goods
SW Connection - NewsFrom cocktail garnish shortage to long-delayed furniture shipments, businesses are grappling with supply chain -
TriMet to limit 21 bus lines because of driver shortage
SW Connection - NewsAgency offers a $2,500 signing bonus on top of the starting hourly pay of $21.36, which had been increased by… -
Distance learning causes statewide slide among ninth graders
SW Connection - NewsSouthwest Portland saw more than 250 elementary students pulled out of public school during pandemic -
Highway 217 auxiliary lane construction to begin soon
SW Connection - NewsODOT reports it will start on two lanes designed to eliminate bottleneck this month -
With more snow in Portland area, officials urge travel caution
SW Connection - NewsSome government offices in northwest Oregon are closed all day, while others will open two hours late. -
Sunday snow sparks fun, few problems
SW Connection - NewsA Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 4 a.m. Monday with the most snow at the higher elevations. -
Land use review requested for Safe Rest Village at Sears Armory
SW Connection - NewsMultnomah Neighborhood Association asks if shelter is in line with property deed -
Infrastructure plan pumps money into Oregon's drinking water
SW Connection - NewsThe Beaver State is slated to receive more than $92 million in 2022 for clean drinking water projects. -
Icon on the edge: Fat City Café hit hard by pandemic economy
SW Connection - NewsKitschy Portland diner among 78% of restaurants struggling to hire staff, recoup revenue -
Man arrested following shooting that left two dead in Tigard
SW Connection - NewsRonald Terry Stephens was arrested Thursday night, Dec. 16, hours after allegedly murdering two people in… -
Police investigating shooting in Tigard that left two dead
SW Connection - NewsPolice are searching for suspects following a shooting in Tigard on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16. -
Portland Public Schools faces heat over climate policy revisions
SW Connection - NewsStudents and community leaders urge school board not to approve 'toothless' plan for reducing carbon footprint -
Oregon announces first confirmed COVID-19 omicron cases
SW Connection - NewsThe omicron variant has been detected in three Oregonians so far, the Oregon Health Authority says. -
Bonamici, childcare providers talk gaps in Build Back Better
SW Connection - NewsSome advocates aren't satisfied even as it remains far from clear the bill can win Senate moderates' support. -
Goodbye, quarantine: Oregon announces Test to Stay program in…
SW Connection - NewsState education agency OKs rapid testing for students after COVID-19 exposure to avoid quarantine -
Neighbors feel 'blindsided' by plans for Safe Rest Village
SW Connection - NewsCommissioner cites misconceptions, says public outreach will highlight operations of Southwest Portland site -
Buehler endorses Betsy Johnson for next Oregon governor
SW Connection - NewsKnute Buehler, who ran for governor in 2018 against Kate Brown, is lending a big hand to the Scappoose… -
Tigard state rep on front lines for firefighter cancer prevention
SW Connection - NewsDacia Grayber, who also represents Southwest Portland, and her husband serve with Tualatin Valley Fire &… -
Shoppers, families pack Multnomah Village for holiday gala
SW Connection - NewsSouthwest Portland's shopping and dining district sees return of tree lighting, Santa and Golden Ticket… -
Charlotte Richman leads the march for Ida B. Wells girls…
SW Connection - NewsGuardians' floor general Charlotte Richman gives them hope of a PIL title, deep state tournament run -
PPS to teachers: Union proposal is wrong answer
SW Connection - NewsPortland Association of Teachers asks Portland Public Schools to reduce in-person learning for the rest of… -
Ryan: Safe Rest Villages are emergency management
SW Connection - NewsResidents near the Sears Armory in Southwest Portland have questions about using it for a Safe Rest Village. -
Multnomah Village sees business growth despite pandemic
SW Connection - NewsBusiness Association says membership outpaced prior year, despite initial dips with onset of pandemic
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Biden names Oregon housing director to HUD regional position
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Fagan agrees Supreme Court should decide Kristof eligibility
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Not all schools are warning students about fentanyl dangers
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Oregon legislator seeks to give citizens voice on tolling
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Merkley: One year after Jan. 6, Senate must defend voting rights
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SoS: Nick Kristof does not qualify to run for governor
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Does Oregon consider Nick Kristof a resident? It depends.
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With more snow in Portland area, officials urge travel caution
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Where to find a warming shelter in metro area
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Lloyd Center shoppers are still coming
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Medical experts urge COVID-19 vaccination, precautions
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Infrastructure plan pumps money into Oregon's drinking water
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Washington County lends hand up to Afghan refugees
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Election officials question Kristof's Oregon residency
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Miss Oregon Abigail Hayes places 5th at Miss America Pageant
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Wyden: Path still open to social, climate change supports
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Tualatin police: Robber grabs cash from Columbia Bank
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Oregon prepares $270 million for drug treatment centers
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