Data breach at Clackamas Community College prompts class-action lawsuit
A class-action suit has been filed against Clackamas Community College that alleges the school stored private student information on an insecure server, leading to a data breach last fall. The suit, filed in federal court in Portland, accuses the college of failing to safeguard students’ sensitive information,...
Gresham swears in first Black fire chief in department history
Jeff Hairston has been sworn in as Gresham’s first Black fire chief, becoming the first African American to lead the Gresham Fire Department in the city’s history. He was officially sworn in this January after more than 20 years of service within the department.
Get Caught Up: Day 1 of Oregon Class 6A/5A wrestling state championships
The second day of the Oregon high school wrestling state championships kicked off Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, with the Class 6A and 5A boys and 6A/5A girls taking center stage. Here are some of the highlights to get you caught up before the action resumes for these...
PPS Backtracks on Closure of Metropolitan Learning Center’s High School
Portland Public Schools on Friday reversed a decision to close Metropolitan Learning Center’s high school in the next academic year. The abrupt decision to close ninth through 12th grade at the K–12 alternative school, which the district announced to families on Feb. 10, sent shock waves through the tight-knit MLC...
1 arrested as police serve search warrants at Southeast Portland home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Police arrested one person Friday morning and served search warrants at a Southeast Portland home related to the case. Police officers blocked off Southeast Ivon Street at César E. Chávez Boulevard to serve the warrants at the home at 3862 S.E. Ivon St. The road had been blocked off for hours...
Portland City Officials Support Advancement of SB 1501 for State Involvement in Moda Center
Portland, OR. — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and City Council members issued a joint statement Thursday following the Senate Committee on Rules’ passage of Senate Bill 1501, legislation that would permit the State of Oregon to take on a formal role in renovating the Moda Center. SB 1501...
Providence Oregon CEO Discusses “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Restrict Access to Specialty Care
As WW recently reported, many low-income Portlanders have lost a key pathway to Providence health system specialists—the result of a Medicaid insurance network change that went into effect this month. CareOregon, which runs the affected plan, says its broader provider network is adequate to absorb the changes. Some...
Gen X is quietly becoming the most financially squeezed generation in America, and nobody...
Tension: Gen X is entering peak earning years while absorbing financial obligations from both aging parents and adult children, and the policy infrastructure meant to help families in crisis was designed for everyone except them. Noise: The conversation about economic hardship in America focuses on young adults...
Monster Jam at the Moda Center
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Start your engines, Monster Jam is taking over Moda Center this weekend! FOX 12’s Ayo Elise got a closer look at the larger than life trucks. For more details about the event, click here.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.8 million in top bidders | Feb. 27, 2026
A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. Winner (intent to award): Moore Excavation Inc. of Fairview. Amount: $7,874,900. Project: NE 33rd Drive Pump Station Upgrade (Portland) Owner: city of Portland. Cost estimate:...

















