Dentist House Calls Expands Access Across the Pacific Northwest Dr. Edward Ward For many people, visiting the dentist is routine. But for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and patients with significant medical or mobility limitations, simply getting to a dental office can become one of the greatest barriers to receiving care. Dentist House Calls is working to change that. Led by Dr. Edward Ward, Dentist House Calls brings professional dental services directly to patient

Scenarios A and B propose closing 14 and 11 schools, along with boundary, grade-level and program changes Superintendent, Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong (Photo Courtsey of Portland Public Schools) Portland Public Schools sent Rightsizing proposals to the Board of Education to address decades of declining and increasingly uneven enrollment. Scenario A proposes closing 14 schools and Scenario B proposes closing 11, along with boundary, grade-level and program changes. A third option

Portland K9 Kylo Dies Saving Officers Officer Jerry Ables pictured with K9 Kylo Kylo joined the Portland Police Bureau after being acquired from Adlerhorst International K9 Academy in Riverside, California. Paired with Officer Justin Raphael in February 2020, Kylo quickly established himself as an exceptional police canine with a talent for locating suspects. In December 2021, he was partnered with Officer Jerry Ables, beginning a five-year partnership that would define the f

Safety assessment deemed continued operation is unsafe Photo Courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) announces that Columbia Pool, a cherished community gathering space in North Portland since 1930, is scheduled for demolition later this year. A specific demolition date will be announced once final permitting and contractor timelines are confirmed. Columbia Pool served generations of Portlanders for more than nine decades. It

Student arrested following September incident Benson High School (Photo Courtesy of Portland Public Schools) On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue personnel, followed by Portland Police officers, responded to Benson Polytechnic High School following a report of a student experiencing a medical emergency. When first responders arrived, they immediately rushed to the cafeteria. School staff were there tending to a 15-year-old male stu

Building Pathways from College Access to Completion Board of Director Tiffany Penson (left) chats with PCC Foundation Executive Director Christina Kline at the anniversary celebration at Willow Creek Oregon’s community colleges are drawing students back, but will they stay? Two-year enrollment rose 6.6% in fiscal year 2025, even as the state’s latest affordability measure found that 35% of resident students faced college costs beyond their expected resources. For first-gen

Her platform centers on health, wellness and creativity Zenna Nwokoma, Miss Black Oregon Candidate Zenna Nwokoma is honored to represent Clackamas County as she competes for the title of Miss Black Oregon. Through her journey, Nwokoma hopes to highlight her platform, personal experiences and commitment to making a positive impact within Oregon’s Black community. As a candidate for Miss Black Oregon, Nwokoma is focused on using her voice and platform to inspire others, celebra

Run for the Community. Run to Make an Impact. The 15th Annual MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration returns September 19–20 The 15th Annual MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration returns September 19–20 at PCC Cascade Campus for two days of movement, music, wellness, culture and community—culminating with the 5K, 10K and 15K races on Sunday morning. This milestone year celebrates 15 years of bringing Portland together while raising funds to support the Soul District Business Associati

Organization to end operations after years of service Photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Oregon will dissolve effective Sept. 30, 2026, ending a 43-year effort to help solve crimes and improve public safety across the state. Henry Groepper, chairman of Crime Stoppers of Oregon, said declining tips and rewards, a shrinking program and an aging board contributed to the decision to dissolve the organization. Groepper, who has been involved with the program since