Cop killer Carl Bowles escaped from Oregon prison 50 years ago, putting reformist warden on hot seat
Governor Tom McCall made a strange and surprising plea to the convicted murderer three weeks after Carl Cletus Bowles vanished….
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Gov. Tina Kotek vows to intervene in St. Helens schools sex abuse scandal if district doesn’t act quickly
On Friday, Governor Tina Kotek entered the ongoing sexual abuse crisis at the St. Helens School District and threatened to…
Outside review credits Portland police with changes after 2020 protests but says concerns remain for potential future unrest
In an effort to quell potential unrest in the city, police monitored Portland’s streets on foot and by bicycle while…
Library by mail program brings books to homebound Oregon patrons
The Oregon City Public Library has introduced a new initiative that allows eligible citizens to get library books and other…
Sports on TV, Nov. 18-24: Davis Cup, The Match, NFL, NBA, NHL, EPL, MLS playoffs, NWSL final, college football, college basketball and more
Here is a quick overview of sports on television, including channels, radio schedules, and game times for both local and…
Asking Eric: Was it rude of our friend to cancel dinner plans in favor of hosting visiting relative?
To Eric, We’ll call my pal who is a widower Vivian. My husband and I have invited her to join…
Oregon officially gets its 18th scenic bikeway, the first in 7 years
Another beautiful bikeway has been added to Oregon’s portfolio. The Aufderheide Scenic Bikeway is now the 18th scenic bikeway in…
Builder gets OK for 263 homes on ‘bucolic’ former Alpenrose dairy site in SW Portland
A municipal hearings officer ruled this month that a homebuilder may construct 263 standalone and attached homes on the picturesque…
Dear Abby: I’ve been in the same friend group for 40 years. Now politics has torn us apart
Greetings, Abby I’ve known some of my pals for forty years. Our political differences have widened over time. There was…
Here are the 5 best pizza places in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
It’s your chance now. Last month, our dining critic Michael Russell wrote about Portland’s best pizza. Here are the results…