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How Oregon turned on its own trailblazing drug law: ‘Not the utopia we were promised’

Three years ago, the state began a novel social experiment that put treatment over punishment – then came the backlash

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2024

Brickbat: Timber!

For three years, the Bond family asked the city of Portland, Oregon, for permission to remove two Douglas firs that they believed looked dangerous. But the city's Urban Forestry division denied them removal permit. "Removal will significantly affect neighborhood character, based on the tree's attributes, visibility of the tree to…

Reason · Feb 8, 2024

Oregon pioneered a radical drug policy. Now it's reconsidering.

Under Ballot Measure 110, instead of arresting drug users, police give them a citation and point them towards treatment. Over three years in, there's a debate about whether it's succeeded or failed.

WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

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NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9

According to preliminary investigation findings released by NTSB investigators on Tuesday, four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Do Americans Really Only Want Sprawl?

Plus: the House votes for more affordable housing subsidies, Portland tries to fix its "inclusionary housing" program, and is 2024 the year of the granny flat?

Reason · Feb 6, 2024

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

Small Businesses In Blue Cities Struggle Amid Crime, Drugs, And Migrants

Discover the challenges faced by small businesses in blue cities like Oakland, Portland, and Denver due to crime, drugs, and the migrant crisis. Business o...

Damian Lillard reflects on trade and adjustment to new team

Damian Lillard opens up about his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, adjusting to a new team, and his desire to win an NBA championship.

JD Davison talks his tenure with Boston, Portland on the Maine Celtics podcast

He also gets into how the Maine Celtics have been playing so far this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2024

Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles

Door plug blowing out on An Alaska Airline Boeing aircraft has brought the plane maker under scrutiny again.

Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2024

Heroic neighbor saves baby from fatal power line accident

Learn how a brave 18-year-old saved a baby's life when a power line fell on a vehicle, resulting in three tragic deaths in Portland, Oregon.

The bitter cold gripping the U.S. is blamed for at least 40 deaths, 14 in Tennessee

Temperatures plunged below zero in parts of Tennessee, creating the largest power demand ever for the Tennessee Valley Authority. The icy blast stretches from Oregon to the Northeast.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2024

MADE, the world’s largest custom bike show, adds a second show in Australia

Barely five months since its impressive debut in August 2023, the global handmade bike builder show MADE has announced the launch of an Australian show in addition to its Portland event.

Cycling Weekly · Jan 16, 2024

Homeless Encampments Cost These Cities Tens of Thousands of Dollars Per Tent

L.A., Portland, and other cities are spending millions to house homeless people in outdoor "safe sleeping" sites.

Reason · Jan 16, 2024

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Historic coastal flooding hits Maine amid extreme winter storms

Maine is experiencing historic coastal flooding with record-breaking ocean levels and damage to structures. Extreme storms and strong winds are to blame.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024

What does the Alaska Airlines incident tell us about air safety?

After a door panel blew out on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, we sought answers about the safety of air travel.

The Conversation · Jan 12, 2024

Boeing needs to get real: the 737 Max should probably be scrapped

The Boeing 737 Max is in the news again, this time because the door plug on a brand-new plane came off soon after take-off. The pilots of the Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, managed to return the Max 9 safely to Portland International Airport, but the consequences would have…

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024

A frigid spell hits the Northwest as storm forecast cancels flights and classes across the US

An approaching storm is expected to deliver snow to Portland, Oregon, a city more accustomed to winter rain

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Boeing's Woes Deepen as Door Plug Issues Persist

Boeing faces mounting pressure as investigations into the blowout on an Alaska Airlines plane reveal potential quality issues with subcontractor Spirit Aer...

Tom’s Guide · Jan 9, 2024

AirDrop alert: iPhone survives 16,000 feet drop from a plane — here’s how it survived

A Portland resident uncovered an iPhone that may have been thrown from the cabin of Alaska Airlines flight that made an emergency landing over the weekend.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

A Boeing 737 plane ripped open mid-air. Here’s what we know

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled since the incident occurred

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Emergency at 3 miles high: Alaska Airlines pilots, passengers kept calm after fuselage blowout

Passengers remained surprisingly calm after an Alaska Airlines flight had part of its fuselage blow out three miles above Oregon

NTSB discovers crucial evidence in Portland plane incident. Hero teacher honored

Discover the thrilling moment when the NTSB finds crucial evidence in the investigation of a plane incident. A hero emerges, while unexpected discoveries c...

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Boeing jetliner that suffered inflight blowout was restricted because of concern over warning light

A federal official says the Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Portland, Oregon, was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights

France 24 · Jan 8, 2024

Boeing jet had flights restricted over pressurization warnings before blowout

The Boeing jetliner that suffered an inflight blowout over Oregon was not being used for flights to Hawaii after a warning light that could have indicated a pressurization problem lit up on three different flights, a federal official said Sunday.

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