Josiah Scott

A batch of marijuana harvested in June 2024 has prompted a recall after testing positive for pesticide contamination. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) announced on December 23 that the “Gary Payton” strain, produced by Lopaka Farms LLC under the Atlas Farms brand, was sold at two dispensaries in Portland and one in Salem starting in July. The OLCC is actively working to remove the affected product from all retail locations.

By David W. Marshall (Trice Edney Wire) – Two hours after making his historic remarks on same-sex unions, then-President Barack Obama held

A Portland man experienced a shocking turn of events when what he believed to be a first date turned into a robbery orchestrated by a group of men who had misrepresented themselves online. Using the dating app Bumble, the victim, Cooper Nicolaysen, was lured into meeting someone he thought he knew, only to discover that the person who showed up was not who she claimed to be.

Portland's newly elected City Council convened for the first time last week, marking the official launch of the city's revamped government structure. Councilors selected Elana Pirtle-Guiney as council president and Tiffany Koyama Lane as council vice president, a historic first for the 12-member legislative body.

Last week, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum was sworn in as the representative for Oregon's 5th Congressional District, making history as the state's first Black member of Congress.

As Portland, Oregon, steps into 2025, the city has undergone remarkable changes that reflect its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community resilience. From urban development to cultural initiatives, here's an overview of what residents and visitors can expect in this vibrant city.

The Quality Inn located at the intersection of Northeast Sandy Boulevard and 82nd Avenue is under scrutiny by Portland police due to a troubling rise in crime and recent fatalities. Authorities are focusing their efforts on the hotel, which has been the scene of three fatal shootings within a span of seven weeks, with the most recent incident occurring on New Year's Eve.

As the wildfire crisis in the Los Angeles area threatens to escalate, donations and volunteer initiatives are increasing to support affected individuals. Organizations in Oregon, including the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland (JFGP), are actively accepting contributions to assist victims of the devastating fires in Los Angeles.

On August 28, 1963, as a 14-year-old kid, I remember watching the TV broadcast of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ushering in the largest civil rights gathering of our time — the March on Washington.

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