Climate

State lawmakers bailed on a constitutional climate amendment. Advocates will take it to voters

Environmentalists recently filed a petition to get Oregon voters to guarantee a healthy climate in the state constitution…

Features

Timeless sounds, modern spirit: Seffarine to perform at Hillsboro’s Walters Cultural Arts Center

Where centuries-old rhythms meet the present, Seffarine crafts a sound that crosses borders and eras. The internationally assembled…

Government

Beaverton named global finalist in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge for innovative housing plan

Beaverton named global finalist in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge for innovative housing plan.

Crime & Justice

Man arrested for attempted carjacking in Aloha

A Portland man is in custody after allegedly attempting to carjack a woman at knifepoint in Aloha, according…

Government

Oregon AG Rayfield not involved in hiring firms who donated to his campaign, Justice Department says

The explanation comes after the crypto giant Coinbase filed a public records lawsuit against Gov. Tina Kotek seeking…

Business

Oregon’s Bynum, Merkley and Florida Republicans target microplastics with new bill

U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum views the bipartisan, bicameral and bicoastal Microplastics Safety Act as a way to marry…

Business

Oregon approves ambitious framework for ’microgrids’

Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are…

Explore

Ten Tiny Dances spins into Beaverton this weekend

Beaverton, get ready for some baila and ballet this week. Starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at…

Features

Forest Grove Festival of the Arts closes out 2025 season with creativity

Forest Grove’s summer celebration of creativity wraps up the season with one last day of performances and activities.…

Business

Historic Washington County bookstore finds new home: Jan’s and Arcade Book Exchange to relocate to Raleigh Hills

In a move bookended by community connection and business necessity, Jan’s and Arcade Book Exchange is set to…