Reporting For Duty
Former CNN executive Rachel Smolkin stepped into the CEO role
at Oregon Public Broadcasting last fall. Here’s what she wants to do.
Arts and Entertainment
Going Paperless
Oregon newspapers have been hard-hit in recent years. But a surge of startups — most run as nonprofits — are popping up to keep communities informed.
Coquille Tribe Gets Green Light to Build Medford Casino
After a contentious 13-year public process, the Biden Administration approves the proposed gaming facility; opponents head to court to halt the project.
Reading the Room
Literary Arts’ investment in the Central Eastside is part of a bold expansion for the organization.
Loud and Clear
Andre Middleton founded Friends of Noise in 2015 with the express intent of creating a sustainable all-ages music venue. Now he’s found a place.
Sound the Alarm
As a proposed Live Nation venue clears final hurdles, Portland’s noteworthy music scene mourns and readies for a fight.
Where’s the Paper?
In recent months, Portland-based print readers have noticed sporadic delivery of The New York Times. What’s behind the delivery gap — and what does that say about the state of print media?
Come Back Singing
The Central Oregon town of Shaniko — once a hub for wool shipments — went bust more than 100 years ago. But locals are slowly working to bring the ghost town back to life.
Women’s Hoop Dreams Still Alive in Portland
WNBA commissioner says the league intends to continue to add new teams, renewing hope the Rose City at long last gets a franchise.