Thunder’s Rookie Class Remains Red-Hot In a surprising turn of events, Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama are emerging as strong contenders for the top rookie honor, with both players demonstrating exceptional skill and talent on the court. Despite initial predictions favoring Wembanyama, Holmgren’s impressive performance has made the race for the top spot a nail-biting …
After nearly one month of strike action, the union of public school teachers in Portland, Oregon has reached a tentative agreement with the school district, bringing an end to the disruption that had forced numerous schools to shutter and deprived students of their classroom education. Following extensive negotiations, the Portland Public Schools District announced on …
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Earl Blumenauer, a highly regarded and unique figure in Oregon politics for several decades, has made the decision to not seek reelection after serving 27 years in Congress. Blumenauer cites the turmoil in Capitol Hill and his desire to address the challenges facing his hometown of Portland as his reasons for …
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — In a shocking turn of events, a U.S. Army reservist suspected of committing at least 18 murders in Maine was apprehended by police after military officials expressed concerns about his erratic behavior. The reservist, Robert Card, caught the attention of the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment in mid-July while …
Off-duty Pilot Allegedly Attempts to Shut Down Engines Midflight The off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight on Sunday said he was having a nervous breakdown and told the flight crew he needed to be subdued, according to a federal complaint. Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph D. …
The planes narrowly avoided a collision above an Oregon airport at approximately 4.15pm on Monday. They came within 250 feet of each other during ‘tornadic activity’ across the state. The Alaska plane, traveling at 214mph, aborted its landing to avoid a crash. Two commercial planes narrowly avoided a collision after one took off from Portland …
Community safety “comes in many forms,” according to WalletHub. It includes avoiding mass shootings, natural disasters, and car accidents, as well as having health insurance, financial security, and avoiding questionable websites. WalletHub conducted a study on over 180 of the largest cities in the United States to determine which ones are the safest. They …
Damian Lillard’s long-anticipated trade has finally come to an end, with the star point guard heading to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks reportedly acquired Lillard in a blockbuster deal, sending Jrue Holiday, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and unprotected swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to the Portland Trail Blazers. This trade marks a significant …
Portland, Oregon public schools are making a controversial move to implement more “equitable” grading practices. This progressive city’s school district is considering changes that would level the playing field by eliminating failing grades and reducing the importance of academic factors in grading. These new guidelines include removing zeroes, switching from a 100-point scale, eliminating penalties …
An Oregon woman who is battling breast cancer has come forward after allegedly being barred from her medical clinic for questioning the presence of a transgender flag in the medical setting. Marlene Barbera, 55, had been a patient at the Richmond Family Medicine Clinic in Portland until just weeks before her scheduled mastectomy when she …