New awards program celebrates leadership & innovation across Clackamas County Photo courtesy of Clackamas work district Clackamas Education Service District is inviting nominations for its first annual Mission Awards, a new opportunity to celebrate the people who make a lasting difference for students, schools and communities. Created to recognize excellence aligned with Clackamas ESD’s mission and values, the Mission Awards honor individuals whose work reflects leadership, s

Green and Blue Bag Access will Expand in North Portland North Portland Bottle Drop Center The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative — operator of the BottleDrop network — announced that the Delta Park Redemption Center located at 1176 N. Hayden Meadows Drive in Portland is closing. The last day of service to the public will be July 31, 2026. In partnership with retailers in the Delta Park area of North Portland, BottleDrop is expanding the number of Green and Blue Bag dro

The show explores the role of media in democracy in the age of billionaires Lanita Duke teaching Granddaughter about audio (Photo courtesy of Lanita Duke) The award-winning radio show Fighting the Power last month was named Best Non-Fiction Podcast 2025 for their episode, “Democracy Dies When the Fourth Estate Complies.” The Portland-based radio show was honored by the NZ -New Zealand-Web Fest, an international event celebrating digital media around the world. The award was

A Black History Month Celebration Photo courtesy of SEI Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) is excited to announce the return of the annual Culture+ Commerce Market, a dynamic pop-up marketplace showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. This year's event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering the community an opportunity to support and engage with local vendors while celebrating Black excellence in business. Held during Bla

20th Annual Roses in the Heart of Portland Parade Event Photo courtesy of the Rose Parade. What started out nineteen years ago by the 82nd Avenue Business Association, has turned into a must-see event, hosted by community groups and enjoyed by all. To celebrate the 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade’s 20th year, neighbors, businesses and community groups are filling a weekend of fun events that highlights the diversity of Portland's Eastside. The 20th year theme: “History of East Po

Affordable Housing Tenants Ask Judge to Rein in Tear Gas Near ICE Facility Law enforcement officers stand in the street to allow vehicles to leave a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility during a protest in Portland, OR October 11 2025. (AP photo/Jenny Kane, File) (AP) — Multiple residents of an affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon, have bought gas masks to wear in their own homes to protect themselves from tear gas fired by federal agents outside the im

Multnomah County Animal Services pauses dog intake and adoptions Abigail socializes with dog in the adoption kennels. Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) notified the Oregon State Veterinarian of an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (SZ) and, as a part of standard protocol, has been issued a quarantine notice. MCAS is operating with extreme caution and working in close coordination with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to contain the contagious bacteria, which c

Breaking barriers and building young leaders REAP Students (Photo courtesy of REAP Inc.) What began in 2001 as a bold vision to amplify youth voices has materialized into one of the Northwest's most impactful youth serving organizations. This year, REAP celebrates 25 years of breaking down systemic barriers, developing young leaders, and fundamentally reshaping how schools and communities support students across the region. From its Portland roots, REAP has grown into a regio

A pioneering public servant, she dedicated her career to advancing equity, justice and opportunity across the state Portrait by Richard E. Brown Avel Louise Gordly was born in 1947 in Portland, to Beatrice and Fay Lee Gordly, a working-class family. Her father was a Union Pacific Pullman Porter. She went on to serve with the American Friends Service Committee, Black United Front, and later as State Representative and the first Black woman State Senator from 1991-2009.