The Latest Breaking News from Portland

‘People are mad’: Portland votes on government changes

Residents of Portland, Oregon, are voting on a ballot measure that would completely overhaul City Hall amid growing voter frustration over surging homelessness and crime

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Amid scandal, women's pro soccer hits the big stage — a primetime NWSL Championship

One of the NWSL's most accomplished teams — The Portland Thorns — is taking on the Kansas City Current, an expansion squad that joined the league just last year.

WEKU · Oct 29, 2022

Takeaways: Anfernee Simons bests Jalen Green as Rockets fall to 1-5 with loss in Portland

Anfernee Simons (30 points, 50.0% FG) significantly outplayed Jalen Green (11 points, 21.1% FG) on Friday night as Portland sent Houston to its fifth loss in six games to begin the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2022

As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma

The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2022

Moment huge lightning bolt lights up UK sky as country battered by massive storm

The stunning footage was captured by Charlotte Chapman, 32, from the island of Portland in Dorset, where she had been watching the thunderstorm coming in on Sunday

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

Everclear’s Art Alexakis reflects on the band’s 30th anniversary ahead of Southern California shows

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Art Alexakis went from being flipped off on the highways of Portland, Oregon, for having California license plates to becoming the frontman of one of the city’s most notable rock bands.

The Orange County Register · Oct 24, 2022

A green trifecta: how a concrete alternative can cut emissions, resource use and waste

Building materials and construction generate about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Much of these emissions are due to the environmentally unfriendly process of producing ordinary Portland cement, which is widely used in construction materials such as concrete and mortar.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2022

Oregon mayor to ban homeless camps on Portland streets

An Oregon mayor plans to ban camping on Portland streets in the next year and a half

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022

Biden is on the midterm campaign trail. But he's not welcome everywhere

Biden's approval ratings are underwater, so many Democratic candidates in tough races have avoided campaign appearances with him. But there are places where he can help.

WEKU · Oct 18, 2022

Doctors prescribe healthy meals to keep patients out of the hospital

Meals on Wheels had been delivering healthy meals to thousands of older adults in Portland, Oregon, for more than 50 years when a local hospital asked whether the group could cook similar meals for patients leaving the hospital after acute bouts of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic illnesses.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022