'I've decided nothing matters' is the kind of fatalism that really speaks to me

They gotta either shut that dude up or turn off that mic

On the same day two candidates for Oregon CD3 railed against outside spending on behalf of a third (Rep. Maxine Dexter), the super PAC backing Dexter reports another $212K in ad buys, raising total to $1.6M. #orpol

There’s a horse name Carl Spackler about to run in the 11th race at Churchill

Live free 🦓 friend, don’t let the man hold you down

County Budget Advisory Committee to Chair Vega Pederson: Nothing’s Improved, Despite Your Promises Last Year wweek.com/news/2024/05/0…

Ryan Tong ('Coach RyRy') facing allegations that he pocketed thousands of dollars worth of donations made by Orange Theory members during Sunday 'charity' classes at the Slabtown location.

Bet it's an awkward day today at the studio 😶
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The Craters of the Moon National Monument, located in Idaho, is designated for federal protection.

Inspectors working on behalf of the federal agency that administers Medicaid have concluded that Oregon’s state-run psychiatric hospital is failing to protect its patients from violence and sexual assaults.

Lucas Manfield obtained the report. It's bad. wweek.com/news/state/202…

In March, @amtrak_cascades passenger rail service between Portland and Eugene saw its highest ridership in its three decade history! With 14,263 riders–a 57% increase over March 2023–the demand for more passenger rail in #Oregon —and the Willamette Valley especially—is strong. 1/2

Go follow the Vanguard on Instagram, they’re doing great work

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This one's a doozy: The top instructor at a Northwest Portland fitness studio has been suspended amid allegations that he pocketed money earmarked for local charities. Lucas Manfield reports. wweek.com/news/2024/05/0…

Gov. Tina Kotek issued an apology over the first lady controversy today but continues to insist the exodus from her office over the FL's role is normal transition. Also won't specify what level of involvement with staff and policy FL will have in future. wweek.com/news/2024/05/0…

Gov. Tina Kotek is holding a press conference now to say she's spiking the Office of the First Spouse. What that means for her own spouse remains unclear, NigelJaquiss reports. wweek.com/news/2024/05/0…

It takes courage for reporters to write honest appraisals of the officials they cover.

Endlessly proud of our team. wweek.com/news/2024/05/0…

Money in the tip jar at The Old Church now goes to the bartender but that wasn't always the case. An investigation. Willamette Week
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We watched Challengers this weekend and I kept getting distracted by the fact that, in the scenes where Zendaya is not carrying a giant tote bag, she is wearing an outfit that clearly has no pockets and is not carrying any bag at all. Not even a little clutch. Unsettling

I should have known that an event that combined “the Ivy League” and “New York City” would be the social media nadir.

For $625 in cleveland you can play the final 7 minutes of the 4th quarter for the Cavs

“Pat Bev saves the season” would be a really interesting turn of events