Power Player: Caleb Swanigan
After a rough road to the NBA, Caleb Swanigan enjoys the fruits of his success.
Trail Blazers
What would happen if players took a knee at a Trail Blazers game?
In his latest Twitter tirade, President Donald Trump chastised pro athletes for taking a knee during the National Anthem to protest social injustice. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these N.F.L. owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he’s fired,’” the … Read more
The Trail Blazers and MassMutual to Provide Free Life Insurance to Portland Families
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) is teaming up with Trail Blazers to provide free $50,000 term life insurance policies to benefit children of working families throughout the Portland area. MassMutual pays all insurance premiums on the policies as part of the company’s philanthropic LifeBridgeSM program. Eligible parents and legal guardians may apply for this … Read more
Kitzhaber orders government hiring freeze
Gov. John Kitzhaber ordered state agencies to suspend all but essential hiring for December and January.
Oregon unemployment benefits delayed
A glitch in the Oregon Employment Department’s processing system means unemployment benefits will be delayed one day for many Oregonians.
Trimet riders save $859 a month
The average Portland-area commuter who takes Trimet instead of driving saves $859 each month, a new study found.
Oregon medical centers praised for LGBT health equity
Three Oregon medical centers earned top ratings for their efforts to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients.
Kitzhaber signs bottle deposit revamp bill
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed a bill that revamps Oregon’s bottle deposit system, making the bill apply to every glass, metal and plastic bottle.