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U.S. Unemployment trends

U.S. Unemployment Claims Soar to Record-Breaking 3.3 Million During Coronavirus Crisis

GoLocalPDX News Team

The United States Department of Labor is reporting Thursday that unemployment claims have soared to record highs -- over 3 million Americans filed for unemployment for the latest reported week during the coronavirus crisis. 

 
 

Oregon Department of Transportation Holding Virtual Open House

One area of concern centers on the lack of sidewalks around ODOT’s highways in urban areas. Photo Credit: ODOT (Image Cropped)

Briauna Skye McKizzie, GoLocalPDX Contributor

This spring, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is holding a virtual open house, now through April 17th. During this event, members of the community...

Proposed Demolition of NE Portland Church Signals ‘Dragon of Gentrification’

What was formerly the St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church sits at 801 NE Failing St., Portland. Photo: Change.org

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

When developer Peter Kusyk bought the 111-year-old church at NE Failing St. and NE 8th Ave., it was listed on the city's Historical Resource...

Oregon Woman who Married 14 Military Men Wanted for Cross-Country Fraud Spree

Bobbi Ann House, 39, known as the

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

The 39-year-old Dallas, Oregon woman now on her 14th marriage to a military serviceman has been implicated in a nationwide fraud spree. 

Columbia River Ranked 2nd Most Endangered American River

The Rogue River in Southern Oregon is the 7th most at-risk river in the United States, according to American Rivers. Photo: American Rivers

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

Two Oregon waterways have placed in top ten in an annual ranking of the nation’s most endangered rivers.

Prohibited Firearm Users Amass Weapons from Oregon Online Gun Market

An advertisement on the online marketplace armslist.com, the

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

As a bill that would increase background checks for gun-owners heads to the Oregon Senate floor for debate, newly released data shows more than 1,300 guns...

Oregon Teacher of the Year Turns to Crowdfunding for Legal Battle

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

Brett Bigham, the 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year terminated by the Multnomah Education Service District last week, has turned to crowdfunding to subsidize the cost...

Portland’s Urban Density Squeezes Out Backyards

Joanna Evoniuk, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Portland’s backyards are getting smaller, and may even disappear, as public policy leans towards increasing housing density and new residents flock to the...

4 West Coast Mayors Lift Ban on City-Funded Travel to Indiana

Mayor Charlie Hales announced today that he has lifted the ban on city-funded travel to Indiana.

GoLocalPDX News Team

Today, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales along with the mayors of Oakland, San Francisco and Seattle announced that, after consulting with each other and reviewing the...

Ted Ferrioli Releases Statement on Passing of Former Oregon Senate President Brady Adams

Brady Adams

GoLocalPDX News Team

Senate Republican Leader Ted Ferrioli released the following statement regarding the passing of former Senate President, Brady Adams, on Monday. 

Cylvia Hayes’ Emails Show Perverse Relationship Between Business and “First Lady” Role

Cylvia Hayes - used Governor's Staff for business use

GoLocalPDX News Team

The tens of thousands of emails released to GoLocalPDX and other news organizations on Friday unveil a boundary-free office between government roles - and for...

Uber and Lyft Poised to Restart Operation in Portland

GoLocalPDX News Team

Portland’s Private for-Hire Transportation Task Force has released its temporary recommendations that will tentatively allow the controversial ride share company Uber to operate...

Oregon Counties with the Most UFO Sightings

GoLocalPDX in partnership with FindTheBest

Whether you believe in extraterrestrials or not, there are some who are convinced of their existence--in fact, they claim to have seen them with their...

Home Buyers Flee Portland City Limits to Suburbs

Melanie Sevcenko, GoLocalPDX Contributor

As costs of living in Portland continue to increase, combined with a flat-lining vacancy rate, population growth has accelerated in other metro area cities –...

MESD Fires Brett Bigham, 2014 Teacher of the Year

Annie Ellison, GoLocalPDX Reporter

The 2014 Oregon Teacher of the Year, who has been at odds with the Multnomah Education Service District over labor complaints and allegations of discrimination, has...

Civic Hacking Poised to Answer Oregon Transparency Problem

GoLocalPDX News Team

Civic hackers—citizens who create better ways of utilizing open data—are changing the way the public accesses information, and creating transparency in...

KOIN 6 Reporter Joel Iwanaga Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Shoplifting

GoLocalPDX News Team

Long-time KOIN 6 News reporter Joel Iwanaga resigned from his position with the station Monday after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree theft in March....

Portland’s 50 Wealthiest and Most Influential

GoLocalPDX News Team

The 50 Wealthiest and Most Influential in Portland is an analysis of those individuals who combine wealth, influence, and philanthropy in the Portland area. This list...

Arrest Made in South Albany High School Arson

GoLocalPDX News Team

An arrest has been made for the fire that destroyed South Albany High School’s cafeteria, causing an estimated $1 million in damage. 

Are Oregon Schools Prepared For A Fire?

Joanna Evoniuk, GoLocalPDX Contributor

How prepared are Oregon school districts when it comes to fires?

Methodology: 50 Wealthiest and Most Influential in Portland

GoLocalPDX News Team

Today, GoLocalPDX unveils a comprehensive ranking of those that have the combination of the greatest wealth coupled with the greatest influence in Portland, and beyond. ...

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