Prayer and song marked his scheduled ICE appointment Photo courtesy of Augustana Lutheran Church On Thursday, July 16, Augustana staff member, seminarian, and Executive Director of the VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network at Augustana, Francisco Aguirre, was summoned to check in at the ICE detention center at 4310 South Macadam Ave. Mr. Aguirre was accompanied into ICE by Pastor Knutson and his lawyer, as had been their custom over the years. Supporters were contacted that week,

New analysis projects higher premiums in 2027 A man walks by an healthcare insurance office in Hialeah, Fla., July 27, 2017, (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) AP — Middle-income Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes. Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that have submitted rate f

An 18-year-old’s death and a family’s search for answers Updated photo provided by the family in July 2026 shows Nolan Xavier Wells with his mother, Christine Wonsley. (family photo via AP) AP - Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation. The Rev. Al Sharpton

Meadowlark Place to Deliver 104 Affordable Homes in Beaverton From left: Christopher Ibeling (CPAH), Stephen McMurtrey (DCM Communities), Kevin Peterek (Banner Bank), US Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Kemp Shuey (Community Action), Oregon Senator Kate Lieber, Bryan Guiney (HUD), Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty, Jilian Saurage Felton (CPAH), Rachael Duke (CPAH), Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor Gerritt Rosenthal Community Partners for Affordable Housin

Tours spotlight Black history across Oregon Mariah Rocker leading the Black History Tour of Albina, Dawson Park. (Credit: Oregon Black Pioneers) It’s not too late to join one of Oregon Black Pioneers’ Black History Walking Tours! From Portland’s Albina neighborhood all the way down to Jacksonville, Oregon Black Pioneers’ popular public walking tours highlight locations connected to each area’s African American history. Each tour explores places tied to historic Black-owned b

A new space for healing, wellness, and resilience REAP Celebrates Opening of New Behavioral Health Clinical Building, Expanding Culturally Responsive Care for Youth and Families REAP celebrated the grand opening of its new Behavioral Health Clinical Building today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, bringing together community leaders, healthcare partners, supporters, families, and advocates to celebrate a significant milestone in expanding culturally responsive, trauma-informed

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon as Iran war heats up Gas pumps are seen at a gas station in Buffalo Grove, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) AP — U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14 a gallon. The price is a national average

Concerts, movies and more return to Portland parks 2025 Movies in the Park (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is rolling out another season of its Summer Free For All events for 2026, including the return of the East Portland Summer Arts Festival. The two-day festival and all the popular free summer programs are made possible by the voter-approved Parks Local Option Levy (2025 Parks Levy) as well as support from community partne

Corrections Chief Deputy Vera Pool is honored for her decades of service during her retirement ceremony. Her career began in 1970. (Photo courtesy of Antonio Harris Photography) The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office proudly celebrated the retirement of Corrections Chief Deputy Vera Pool, who’s extraordinary 56-year career leaves an enduring legacy of service leadership, and dedication. Chief Deputy Pool began her career with the Sheriff's Office in 1970 as a corrections offic