WHITE ALBUM: Portland music venue excludes ‘anti-racism’ from its lineup
Exploring Mono Space’s Unique Listening Experience in Portland Recently, I attended my first “listening party” at a new spot in downtown Portland, Oregon, called Mono Space. To be honest, I’m still figuring out exactly what to label it. Here’s how they describe themselves: Mono Space is a high-fidelity listening gallery dedicated to the preservation of […]
Portland Fire discusses the nonbinary identity of its new WNBA mascot
Portland Fire’s Mascot Creation Journey Creating a WNBA expansion team isn’t just about putting together a lineup and building a brand. It also involves answering some rather intricate questions—like, well, what gender should a glitter-breathing dragon mascot have? Lisa Bhathal Merage, a co-owner of the Portland Fire, shared some insights during a conference hosted by […]
Portland: 80% of Fentanyl Trafficking Arrests Involve Undocumented Migrants from Honduras
Fentanyl Arrests in Portland Involve Predominantly Migrants A significant portion, around 80%, of those recently apprehended for fentanyl trafficking in Portland, Oregon, are illegal migrants from Honduras, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. Out of over 100 drug traffickers taken into custody since 2023, about 80 are undocumented, according […]
Parent in Portland prohibited from school events after challenging gender identity assignment files lawsuit
Portland Mother Files Lawsuit Over Gender Curriculum Retaliation A mother named Allison Roberts from Portland, Oregon has initiated a lawsuit against both Portland Public Schools and her child’s elementary school. She claims that she faced retaliation for opposing the school’s gender curriculum. Roberts, represented by the Liberty Justice Center, originally raised concerns about a decision […]
Goats that skipped their fare are back home after riding a public bus in Portland during the morning rush.
Two curious goats recently made headlines by attempting to hitch a ride on a public bus in Portland, but they’ve now safely returned to their owners. Known as ‘Billy the Kid’ and ‘Billy the Goat,’ these playful pygmy goats were caught in the act, and their antics quickly went viral. The update came from the […]
The Portland Fire have signed a lesser-known player to their team.
Due to Sarah Ashley Barker’s season-ending torn ACL, the Portland Fire have signed Amy Okonkwo to a standard WNBA contract as her replacement. Okonkwo, who has been named MVP in the Women’s AfroBasket twice, previously played for the Dallas Wings and the Atlanta Dream. She is joining a Fire team that has had its share […]
Oregon is on fire, and Portland residents are indifferent: it’s merely ‘wildfire season’ — accept it.
This week in Portland has been quite challenging due to wildfire smoke. It’s gotten to the point where going outside is actually prohibited. I can feel a tightness in my chest, and my eyes are starting to burn. This situation brought back memories of the 2020 Great Portland Smokeout, which followed some of the most […]
Portland Teen’s $3.07 Goodwill Discovery Auctioned for Nearly $90,000
Thrift Store Find Turns Into Major Windfall for Teen A 19-year-old from Oregon discovered that his quest for a favorite piece at a thrift store could lead to a remarkable payday. The item, a warm-up jacket, was worn by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. The name “Chamberlain” was emblazoned on the […]
Portland cinema sign for ‘The Odyssey’ criticized as antisemitic
“Odyssey” Trailer The trailer has dropped for Universal Pictures’ film “The Odyssey,” featuring a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron, directed by Christopher Nolan. In suburban Portland, Oregon, a local movie theater is under fire for an advertisement promoting “The Odyssey.” The sign displayed a contentious […]
Police staffing shortage in Portland postponed response to attempted kidnapping
Recently, Portland police reported that they were understaffed, which led to a delayed response of 30 to 40 minutes to an attempted kidnapping incident involving a 7-year-old girl at a waterfront park. Data just released indicates that the city usually has around 59 patrol officers available on the streets at any one time. The Portland […]