The inside scoop on the snow day bus debacle

On February 22nd, Portland was caught up in a surprise snowstorm that covered the city in up to 10 inches of snow, effectively shutting the city down for several days. According to the National Weather Service, the storm was historic, being the second-largest snow total ever recorded for Portland. Snowy and icy conditions caused school closures, flight cancellations, road closures, and dangerous driving conditions. 

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My mother’s escape story as a Vietnam War refugee

Author’s note: I’ve written this piece to share the first-hand recount of the story my family and hundreds of thousands of other Vietnamese refugees experienced after the Vietnam War. My hope is that people will read this story, share it, and understand the hardships these refugees endured and other refugees around the world are currently enduring.

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