Oct 19: Oregon’s mask requirements expand amid COVID-19 surge The Oregon Health Authority announced new mask requirements and recommendations, as positive COVID-19 cases in Oregon recently rose to approximately 42,000,…
What A Week Sept. 10-16
Portland’s facial recognition ban, Oregon wildfires, the Woodward tapes, alleged ICE human rights abuses, and Hong Kong travel advisories.
What A Week Aug. 26-Sept. 2
Fatal shooting at Portland protest, recall election against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, the presidential election, and more. Hosted by Nick Gatlin.
A new way to study abroad—without going abroad
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt activities and change routines, Portland State’s Education Abroad office did what many other programs were forced to do—it went virtual. Virtual study…
Hill to Hall Aug 24–30
Aug. 24: Oregon applies for federal lost wage assistance The Oregon Employment Department applied for a federal payment program covering lost wages, which would pay $300 weekly to unemployed Oregonians….
Why the feds came marching in
On July 4, the Trump administration interjected the Department of Homeland Security into the protests ongoing in Portland—in spite of Associated Press reporting the number of nightly protestors to be…
Hill to Hall August 19–21
Aug. 19: Independent Police Review investigating complaints against Portland Police Portland’s independent police review board began to investigate over 40 complaints against Portland police actions during the nightly racial…
Hill to Hall August 10–12
Aug.10: Oregon Legislature convenes and concludes special session Oregon lawmakers started and ended a one-day special session Monday, fixing deficits in the budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic and passing…
Hill to Hall August 6–8
August 6: Federal judge sides with ACLU, extends restraining order against federal officers A federal judge decided Thursday to extend a restraining order, protecting journalists and legal observers covering…
PPS to reopen while buildings stay shuttered
On July 28, Superintendent of the Portland Public School District (PPS) Guadalupe Guerrero issued a letter which stated PPS will be completely online for the first quarter of the school…
Hill to Hall July 24-31
July 27: Portland protesters sue Trump administration Citing what they called “out-of-control responses” by federal agents, a group of Portland protesters are suing the Trump administration for what they…