Health ·
Multnomah County approves ambulance plan with longer response goal
Multnomah County commissioners approved a new ambulance plan 3-2 Thursday. The life-threatening response goal rises to 15 minutes in Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village.
City Life
Schools ·
Kotek urges Portland Public Schools to cut costs before closures
Governor Tina Kotek urged Portland Public Schools to detail cost cuts and student benefits before any school closures. She rejected using one-time state reserves.
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Schools ·
PPS says state pension costs are driving a looming wave of school cuts
Portland Public Schools says it will need to eliminate up to 450 positions next year in order to respond to a projected $65 million budget gap.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive
Health ·
Oregon and three states sue over Medicaid work requirements
Oregon and three other states sued the Trump administration over its plan to implement Medicaid work requirements. Implementation under the 2025 federal law begins in 2027.
Schools ·
PPS board chair responds to pushback on proposed rightsizing plan
Parents and teachers have raised concerns about Portland Public Schools' proposed 'rightsizing' plan, FOX 12 reported after speaking with the board chair.
Read at KPTV FOX 12
Schools ·
Dual language parents voice concerns about PPS consolidation plan
Parents in PPS' Dual Language Immersion program said they have no say in the district's consolidation proposal and fear dividing children by language.
Read at KPTV FOX 12
Around Town ·
Incumbents continue to lead in Portland City Council District 4 race
Nearly three dozen candidates are vying for six seats on the council representing Portland’s districts 3 and 4.
Weather & Environment ·
Judge denies fossil fuel firms' bid to dismiss county climate suit
A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge denied fossil fuel companies' motion to dismiss the county's climate accountability lawsuit, which is listed at nearly $52 billion.
Read at OPB
DevelopingSchools ·
PPS superintendent used Signal app for district business
Screenshots reviewed by Willamette Week show district leaders, including Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, used the encrypted app Signal for nearly a year.
Read at Willamette Week
Around Town ·
Kotek lists data center rules, universal preschool as priorities
Governor Tina Kotek said after winning reelection Tuesday that she wants Oregon Legislature action on data center rules and universal preschool in early 2027.
Read at Portland Tribune
Weather & Environment ·
Oregon Zoo acquires 3.4-acre former Children's Museum property
The Oregon Zoo announced Thursday that it officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children's Museum.
Read at Portland Tribune
Health ·
Multnomah County issues comic-style rodent advisory
The Multnomah County Health Department issued a comic-style advisory about the likelihood of rodents in bathrooms. The Oregonian reported it drew public concern.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive
Around Town ·
John’s Café windows shattered
Recurring vandalism burdens 53-year-old family diner
Read at Northwest Examiner
Sports ·
Jessie Fleming has played every minute of Thorns games this year
Jessie Fleming has played every minute of every Portland Thorns game this season, Willamette Week reports.
Read at Willamette Week
Around Town ·
Rip City Wrap-Up: Blazers beat the Suns, 132-119
Read at KATU 2 (ABC)
Health ·
Oregon Zoo's Tula-Tu showing 'encouraging signs' in virus fight
Oregon Zoo's baby elephant Tula-Tu is showing positive signs while battling EEHV-1B.
Read at The Oregonian/OregonLive
Culture & Events ·
Ladds 500 bike event establishes its own nonprofit
The Ladds 500, a Portland bike event held for a decade, is establishing its own nonprofit organization, according to the Portland Tribune.
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Culture & Events ·
Anthony Hudson releases book of plays collecting a decade of work
Anthony Hudson's book "Lamp Back: Plays and Other Grievances" collects a decade of work by the Portland artist and his drag clown alter ego.
Read at Willamette Week
Around Town ·
Danava Always Stood Out in Portland’s Metal Scene. Twenty Years In, It Still Does.
The band’s sold-out anniversary show was a class reunion for a certain set of Portland rock history.
Read at Willamette Week
Culture & Events ·
Documentary profiles late Oregon senator Richard Neuberger
A documentary profiles Richard Neuberger, who served as a U.S. Senator from 1954 until his death in 1960.
Read at Willamette Week
Around Town ·
News Release: PBOT’s Gravel Street Service kicks off another season delivering smoother streets with work beginning in NW Portland on Thursday, Nov. 5
This year, in NW and SW Portland
Read at City of Portland News
Schools ·
Powering the Dream Center: Clean Energy Increases Organizational Capacity
From mentoring six students to serving thousands, the African Youth and Community Organization (AYCO) is celebrating the re-opening of its Dream Center on Nov. 12.
Read at City of Portland News
Around Town ·
2026 September Program Report
This report shares data and trends in call volume to PDX 311 in September 2026.
Read at City of Portland News
Culture & Events ·
PBEM Deputy Director Receives Statewide Emergency Management Award
PBEM celebrates Deputy Director Jordan Wiley, who received the 2026 Emergency Management Professional of the Year award at the Oregon Emergency Management Association's conference.
Read at City of Portland News
Culture & Events ·
5 Tips to tackle holiday food waste
Save time, food, and money by following these tips to avoid making too much food and letting leftovers go to waste.
Read at City of Portland News
Around Town ·
Garbage service delays due to snow and ice
In case of snow or ice, leave garbage, recycling, and compost carts at the curb. They will be emptied as soon as it is safe to do so.
Read at City of Portland News