SNAP Benefits Guidance Released by ODHS ODHS shares how Oregonians can regain SNAP benefits as impacts of federal work rule changes begin to show. As the impacts of recent federally-directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work rules begin to show in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is sharing information to help people who have lost benefits, or may lose them soon, understand how they may be able to get them back. The federal

Oregon reentry program marks key milestone Volunteers celebrate with CREW participant and give her a safe ride (Photo courtesy of CREW / Transformative Justice Community) Connecting Resources to Empower Women (CREW), a program of the Transformative Justice Community, announced today that it has supported more than 150 women through the prison release process in Oregon — a milestone reached almost entirely through volunteer dedication and community generosity. Since launching

Fresh produce, flowers and more! Photo Courtesy of Portland Farmers Market King Farmers Market returned Sunday for its 18th season. Thirty-four regional farmers and local food producers are scheduled for the market's opening day. Shoppers can expect a seasonal bounty of asparagus, strawberries, rhubarb, artichokes, snap peas, tulips, and more. This seasonal neighborhood market in Northeast Portland features an average of 35 vendors weekly offering local farm-fresh produce, fl

Deadly morning crash at athletic club reveals explosive devices Police shut down the block surrounding the Multnomah Athletic Club in NW Portland. (Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP) (AP) — One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, according to authorities who also said explosive devices — some of which had detonated — were found. Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day told reporters this appeared to be an isolated event. It

A Secret Chord: Poetry, Stories & Art by The PATHfinder & POPS Clubs Photo courtesy of the PATHfinder Network Just four years ago, Portland’s gem of a nonprofit, The Pathfinder Network, brought The PATHfinder Club (TPC) to the teens of Portland with the first TPC at Parkrose High. Since then, the clubs have expanded to other venues, in large measure thanks to unending support from the Parkrose school district and from Superintendent Michael Lopes-Serrae to Principal Molly Ou

Five nonprofits selected for grants Voter casts ballot at Official Ballot Drop Box (Motoya Nakamura) Multnomah County Elections is announcing the five community-based nonprofit organizations selected to receive a total of $100,000 from the 2026 Multnomah County Voter Education Fund: Latino Network, Love is Stronger GV, Oregon Food Bank, The Rosewood Initiative, and Somali Empowerment Circle. Each organization will receive $20,000 to support nonpartisan voter education on rank

Stolen items recovered during enforcement mission The Portland Police Bureau is continuing its efforts to address retail theft by conducting another retail theft mission, this time in the Jantzen Beach Shopping Center. (Photo courtesy of Portland Police Bureau) On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, officers from North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team conducted a retail theft mission at Jantzen Beach Shopping Center. During this daytime operation, law enforcement contacted individ

Young athlete to compete on international stage (Photo courtesy of Toni Hill) Ten-year-old Tikori Hill has been selected to represent the United States on Team USA through the World Kickboxing and Karate Union (WKU) following national tryouts held in Utah. Hill earned placement in two divisions, Point Fighting and Kick-Lite, and is currently the only athlete from Oregon selected in this round. Tikori trains under Sensei Ortice Harper of No Limit Pro Karate, a respected world

Photo courtesy of Saleam Saleam has been a full-time artist for 13 years and moved here three years ago from Atlanta. His main message is to keep the faith and trust in God. His work can be found on Instagram and TikTok at Saleam108, and he can be reached by email at artheadliner@gmail.com .