Guaranteed income program launches for pregnant families in Multnomah County
The Bridge Project, a national nonprofit that provides unconditional cash assistance to low-income families, is expanding its program to Multnomah County, where it will serve 100 pregnant individuals beginning this spring. The expansion builds on the organization’s work in 11 states, where it has supported more than...
Serial killer linked to 1992 murder of Hillsboro woman
More than 30 years after a Hillsboro woman was found strangled in her home, investigators say the long-unsolved case has been closed — and linked to a serial killer who died in prison more than a decade ago. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday, Feb. 10, that...
Oregon housing bill tries to reduce rental barriers for older adults
A clerical error on an online rent payment portal nearly led to one Milwaukie renter losing her home — and that’s just one example of housing advocates’ increasing concerns as online portals become more standard for finding housing and paying rent. Mistyping one piece of personal information...
Could it snow in Portland next week?
The weather in Portland this winter has been ... not super wintery. The final month of 2025 was the warmest December on record for the city, and while January’s average temperature was close to normal, it was dry, with the Portland International Airport getting 2.4 inches less precipitation than normal.
Amtrak introduces new trains on Cascade route
In an announcement on Tuesday, Amtrak unveiled the Airo Fleet, a new set of trains to service the Pacific Northwest between Eugene, OR, Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver, BC.
Letter to the editor: Teachers and unions to blame for financial issues
Can we talk about the ILLEGAL Teachers Union strike of 2018 that starved the Battle Ground School District of its financial resources? The WEA and BGEA (teacher and union organizations) are
Take a Trip to Hayden Island for Seafood and a Side of Picturesque Views
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. In 2025, the team at Suttle Lodge in Sisters, Oregon, opened another off-the-beaten-path destination — this time, in the form of a manicured seafood...
Readers respond: Not paid to protest, just committed
On Jan. 31, there was a huge Labor Against ICE rally in South Portland that ended with a march to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Both were nonviolent. The most aggressive things I heard were “show your face” and “quit your job!”. Minutes later, agents opened...
Letter to the editor: The country is falling apart
To the Editor, I don't know how else to begin except to say this: I am watching the country I have always been proud of fall apart, and I am grieving its loss. Money and power have become
Former Battle Ground mayor tells current council “I’m ashamed of you guys”
"I would like to say congratulations on being here, but I'm ashamed of you guys," 50-year resident of Battle Ground and former mayor John Idsinga told the Battle Ground City Council during
