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NCAA women’s tournament return to Portland could bring the city an economic boost
This weekend Portland is hosting part of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament at the Moda Center. It’s just the second time some of the nation’s top teams have traveled to the city for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. But this year’s tournament is expected to have a much greater impact on the local economy.
As congregation grows, Sikh Center of Oregon looks to expand to larger location
The gurdwara in Beaverton currently meets in a single-family home outside Beaverton, and space can be tough to find on Sundays. Soon, it will move to a much larger location for its growing congregation.
After years of record highs, gun violence in Portland has decreased
After seeing an all-time high for gun violence at the end of 2022, Portland saw a 22% decrease in overall shootings last year. We'll hear from city officials to learn more about the decline.
Portland Community College union enters mediation after year of negotiations
Salary increases and other wage concerns remain a sticking point between Portland Community College and its classified workers.
Portland tweaks school start times to balance instruction, planning — and bus capacity
Some Portland parents are concerned about the effect this fall’s start and dismissal times will have on families with kids at multiple schools.
Simons’ big 4th quarter not enough to lift Blazers past Bulls
Anfernee Simons scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter for Portland, but couldn’t get off a 3-point attempt from the top of the key before time expired. The Blazers lost 110-107.
Portland’s warm week could break 30-year record, but it won’t last long
Despite the warm spell, Oregonians west of the Cascades should keep their rain jackets and sweaters handy as cooler weather moves in from the coast starting Wednesday.
Oregon leaders, Albina Vision Trust applaud big investment in reversing ‘shameful’ disruption of Black neighborhood
A local nonprofit working to revitalize a historically Black Portland neighborhood has received a vote of confidence from the federal government. The Albina Vision Trust helped the state win nearly a half-billion dollars in federal transportation funding.
Oregon Rail Heritage Center trying to morph from workshop to museum
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland is primarily as a place for rail enthusiasts to fix steam engines. But now center organizers have plans to become more like a museum to attract more visitors.
Thorns kick off NWSL’s 12th season with nationally televised match in Kansas City
The regular season opener Saturday between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current will be the first National Women’s Soccer League match broadcast on ABC.