After years of mishaps and notable animal deaths, new legislation aims to give the public more insight into a federally-funded testing site.
by Abe Asher
When State R…
Author: Abe Asher
Unionized Burgerville Workers Say Company is Illegally Retaliating Against Organizers
Union says contract negotiations with management have stalled, noting a recent one-day strike saw temporary workers hired at higher wages than permanent staff
by Abe Asher
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Portland Timbers Fire Head Coach Giovanni Savarese
Savarese leaves a club lacking both character and direction.
by Abe Asher
When the Portland Timbers announced the firing of head coach Giovanni Savarese on Monday aft…
No Money, No Justice: How Oregon’s Refusal to Fairly Pay Court Experts Caused a Public Defense Crisis
Without public defense resources, attorneys say innocent people without financial means lack proper legal representation
by Abe Asher
Rebecca Newman is a forensic acc…
Nurses at OHSU Say Hospital Has Ignored Critical Safety Gaps
As threats, shootings at hospitals increase, workers at Oregon’s largest health organization cite spotty safety measures.
by Abe Asher
It was a typical Saturday…
Good Morning, News: City Council Sizes Up Police Oversight Board, Self-Serve Gas, and the End of the Pac-12
by Abe Asher
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Protests and Threats Cast a Pall Over Oregon Pride Celebrations
Some see Oregon as a haven for queer rights, but emboldened anti-LGBTQ+ harassment ruined quite a few Pride events in 2023.
by Abe Asher
As cities across Oregon conti…
As WNBA Eyes Expansion, Supporters Push For Portland To Be the New Face of Women’s Basketball
Portland’s previous WNBA team folded. Can the Rose City’s ardent sports fans convince the right buyer to take the leap?
by Abe Asher
Jordan Dinwiddie is a…
OHSU Nurses Prepare For Possible Labor Strike
Health care workers say hospitals have failed to address chronic staffing issues, leading to strikes not seen in decades.
by Abe Asher
On the heels of a five-day stri…
Providence Nurses Strike Over Low Pay, Benefits
During the first health care strike in more than 20 years, Portland and Seaside hospitals are relying on temporary and traveling staff.
by Abe Asher
Nearly 2,000 Prov…