Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Dog Rescue has been uniting COVID-19 weary humans with excited dogs.
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COVID-19 has prompted lifestyle changes for many, and some find themselves adopting a new four-legged friend or even multiple pets. Catlin Gabel School (CGS) senior Mikayla Stout shared how her family saw extra time at home due to COVID-19 as an excellent opportunity to introduce their new puppy, Lucy, to the family.
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Raiford is a Black fourth-generation Portland resident, grandmother, founder of Don’t Shoot PDX, and notable activist for police accountability and racial justice. She received just 8% of the primary vote in May. But that was before Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25.
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“Wildfires are a growing concern and will only grow in severity. I think this year's fires demonstrate we need an urban fire plan, not just another forest management plan,” Jennefer Yrugas, former employee of the Bureau for Land Management and ecologist wrote in an email.
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Thanks to COVID-19, many Americans have spent much of 2020 online, and students’ lives have been especially affected.
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“So, what test score do I need to get into that school?” This fall, no seniors are asking that question. Many of them are no longer worried about sending their standardized admissions test scores to colleges.
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After a short break due to hazardous air quality in mid-September, Black Lives Matter protests continue. Organizers have a lot to say about the recent events.
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The early-September revelation of an eight-point health plan for Trimet patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a spotty effect upon those most reliant on the public transit service.
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TriMet has unveiled a multi-billion dollar design for a MAX Light Rail line to Tualatin. The project, which includes streetscape improvements, such as 10 miles of new sidewalks, nine miles of new bike lanes, and stormwater mitigation infrastructure, is set for completion in 2027.
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In response to COVID-19, firefighters for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) are taking extra precautions including ditching their standard firefighting uniforms for hazmat style suits and N-95 masks.
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COVID-19 has significantly impacted restaurants, from slashing profits to causing shifts towards delivery and pickup. During the recent wildfire smoke, food cart pods handled more than COVID-19.
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Communities all around the world are being challenged with COVID-19. As health and essential workers risk their health by going into work, people are isolating at home to prevent the spread of this virus.
As citizens all over the globe are tested with the challenges that come with this new reality, it is important to remember the resilience of people in the past to overcome hardship as inspiration during these trying times.
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Recently, the TV show “Tiger King” has spread like wildfire from people like Kim Kardashian and Wiz Khalifa tweeting about it to even President Donald Trump saying he would look into pardoning the protagonist of the TV show.
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TikTok is a viral sensation that has become widely popular over the past couple months. It is an app where anyone can make short videos showcasing comedy, dance, lipsync, and other talents. One student from Beaverton, Oregon recently got injured after being included in one of these TikTok trends. This inspired her to make change in her community.
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Portland artist Sports and Culture reflects on his creative process, creative debut album “Wuss,” and foreshadows creative endeavors to come.
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On Oct. 8, 2019, the American College Testing (ACT) announced that it would allow a new option for students who plan to take the ACT from September 2020 onwards. Some of these new changes will allow for section retesting, super scoring, and faster results with online testing.
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Hundreds of businesses have been closed across Oregon in recent weeks, but grocery stores, convenience outlets and supermarkets have remained open, deemed “essential businesses” by the CDC.
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