Jun 18 Watch 9:30 Black families were pushed out of Portland. Can this program help more return? By Amna Nawaz, Mike Fritz In Portland, Oregon, a program called Right to Return aims to atone for the repeated displacement of thousands of African-American families from the city. Amna Nawaz and producer Mike Fritz explore how it's all playing out, as part of our… Continue watching
May 31 Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale, experts say By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — When Oregon lawmakers created the state's legal marijuana program, they had one goal in mind above all else: to convince illicit pot growers to leave the black market. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 9:22 How will Oregon clean up diesel air pollution? By Cat Wise As many as 400 Oregon residents are estimated to die prematurely every year from exposure to diesel exhaust, a toxic carcinogen and a contributor to climate change. While new vehicles have emission requirements, there are no regulations for the older… Continue watching
Aug 17 Watch 11:09 How cities prepare for tensions over Confederate statues By PBS News Hour Statues of Confederate leaders have been removed in the night, torn down by protesters and seen as a flash point for communities, especially in the South. What challenges do cities face when trying to deal with controversial memorials, as well… Continue watching
Aug 04 Why Death Valley and the Pacific Northwest are so hot right now By Roni Dengler Heat waves are burning up the West Coast. Here’s why things are so toasty right now. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch What it’s like to be a Trump supporter in an ultra-liberal city By PBS News Hour What is it like to be a conservative woman trying to find your voice in a city known for its progressive politics? The NewsHour's Elizabeth Flock wrote an in-depth profile of Trump supporters living in Portland, Oregon, the second half… Continue watching
Jul 26 Twitter chat: How it feels to be a political minority in your community By Lora Strum Join the NewsHour on Twitter this Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT to answer questions over how political beliefs can divide certain communities in the country. Continue reading
May 28 Army vet and college graduate, killed after trying to stop racist rants, are hailed as heroes By Michael D. Regan Two men were fatally stabbed Friday in Portland, Oregon, as they defended two women against a white supremacist's anti-Muslim tirade. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch Iconic Portland skate park on the front lines of gentrification By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo Continue watching
Nov 12 Anti-Trump march in NYC draws thousands as other cities protest By Rebecca Oh Protests against president-elect Donald Trump have continued to draw thousands of people in New York City, Los Angeles, Oakland, Chicago, Portland and elsewhere. Continue reading