# Transit: Portland

Updated Fri Nov 6, 3:16 PM Pacific. Most important first.

- [Parents hold protest as Portland Public Schools weighs school closures](/portland/stories/5b79a5264a.md): Hundreds of parents rallied outside Benson High as Portland Public Schools considers closing up to 14 schools amid declining enrollment and a $65M shortfall. (KATU 2 (ABC), 2026-11-04 22:20 PST)
- [Person hit by MAX train in Southeast Portland](/portland/stories/13ba1a9229.md) [developing]: Portland Fire & Rescue said a person was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being hit by a MAX train near SE 8th and Division on Thursday. (KATU 2 (ABC), 2026-11-05 21:25 PST)
- [PBOT starts Leaf Day street sweeps Monday](/portland/stories/0a8a33cb44.md): Portland Bureau of Transportation crews will sweep the city for leaves starting Monday, as part of its Leaf Day service. (KOIN 6 (CBS), 2026-11-05 13:46 PST)