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Portland's I-5 Rose Quarter closure ends early, with northbound repairs planned for next summer
transportation3 days ago

Portland's I-5 Rose Quarter closure ends early, with northbound repairs planned for next summer

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has reopened southbound lanes of Interstate 5 through Portland's Rose Quarter ahead of schedule. The closure, which began on September 11, 2026, was expected to last five weeks but ended approximately 10 to 15 days early. ODOT attributed the early completion to favorable weather and 24-hour construction efforts. While the main lanes are open, crews will continue to restore traffic controls, and a similar closure for northbound lanes is planned for next summer.

via KATU|
#i-5#infrastructure#odot
Portland Public Schools Proposes Closing Up to 14 Schools Amid $65M Deficit
education5 days ago

Portland Public Schools Proposes Closing Up to 14 Schools Amid $65M Deficit

Portland Public Schools (PPS) has released two proposals to close between 11 and 14 schools to address a $65 million budget shortfall and declining enrollment. Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong argues the cuts are necessary for sustainability, while critics demand a slower process. The School Board will vote in December, with changes potentially taking effect in fall 2027.

via KPTV|
#budget-shortfall#education#kimberlee-armstrong
Heretic Coffee Ends Gaza Partnership After Community Backlash
local-news16 days ago

Heretic Coffee Ends Gaza Partnership After Community Backlash

Heretic Coffee owner Josh White announced on Thursday that the Portland-based shop is ending its partnership with HUMANITE Peace Collective and withdrawing from a campaign to build a free cafe in Gaza. The decision follows significant community pushback and concerns regarding the partner organization’s history. While the initial goal was to raise $100,000 to construct a space called the 'Department of Peace' in Western Gaza, the project has been halted. HUMANITE will continue the initiative independently using funds already collected, which previously exceeded $24,000. White admitted he failed to communicate project details clearly or consult local patrons before the announcement, stating he is refocusing efforts on local needs in Portland.

via KPTV|
#gaza#heretic-coffee#humanite-peace-collective
Portland clashes erupt outside The Sports Bra, spilling into neighborhoods
local19 days ago

Portland clashes erupt outside The Sports Bra, spilling into neighborhoods

Protesters and counterprotesters clashed outside Northeast Portland's The Sports Bra, with mace deployed and the conflict spilling into residential streets and a nearby Fred Meyer. Windows were shattered and crowds dispersed after police intervened; a 59-year-old man, Michael J. Duntley, was arrested in connection with iPhone theft during the protest. The demonstration was the second by conservatives against the bar's policy to ask guests displaying anti-trans messaging to cover or leave, while The Sports Bra reiterated its inclusive stance and commitment to a welcoming space for all.

via KPTV|
#counterprotest#local#portland
Vancouver Commute Appears Unfazed by I-5 Rose Quarter Start
transportation25 days ago

Vancouver Commute Appears Unfazed by I-5 Rose Quarter Start

Vancouver-area drivers experienced a relatively smooth morning as Portland’s I-5 Rose Quarter project began with a 24/7 southbound closure; officials warn commutes could worsen in coming days, with metering to control I-5 entry and potential backups at Vancouver on-ramps, while C-TRAN adjusted routes to help riders reach the MAX line and planners urge travelers to plan ahead as conditions can change.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#i-5#portland#traffic
Portland's Rose Quarter I-5 Closure Sets Off Heavy Monday Commute
transportation26 days ago

Portland's Rose Quarter I-5 Closure Sets Off Heavy Monday Commute

ODOT is closing all southbound lanes on I-5 through the Rose Quarter for five weeks to replace the concrete surface, with a second southbound lane near Rosa Parks Way recently reopening; drivers should expect heavy Monday delays and potentially three-times longer trips as signage is updated, with real-time routing at TripCheck and i5rosequarter.org.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|
#i-5#portland#roadwork
I-5 arrest ties Portland man to NW Portland homicide
crime29 days ago

I-5 arrest ties Portland man to NW Portland homicide

Authorities arrested 51-year-old Louis J. Chlumak of Portland on I-5 near milepost 236 and booked him on suspicion of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the deadly beating of 63-year-old Vernetta G. Fish inside a Northwest Portland apartment earlier this week. Fish died from blunt-force trauma and was found around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in an apartment on the 600 block of Northwest 18th Avenue; Chlumak was taken into custody Thursday afternoon and jailed at Multnomah County Detention Center.

via KPTV|
#crime#homicide#i-5
Portland council renames Cesar Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Boulevard amid scrutiny
local1 month ago

Portland council renames Cesar Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Boulevard amid scrutiny

Portland's City Council unanimously approved renaming Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard, reframing the tribute to farmworkers in response to public scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations against Chavez; the new name honors the broader agricultural workforce, and officials have not yet announced when sign changes will occur.

via KPTV|
#campesinos-boulevard#cesar-chavez#farmworkers