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Portland Fire Fall to Resilient Mystics

Portland Fire Fall to Resilient Mystics

Portland just doesn’t have enough bigs to prevail.
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Brides Divided on Wearing Fitness Trackers at Weddings, Balancing Data and Style

Brides Divided on Wearing Fitness Trackers at Weddings, Balancing Data and Style

Brides Divided on Wearing Fitness Trackers at Weddings, Balancing Data and Style
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Bidding Farewell to the Underappreciated Jerami Grant

Bidding Farewell to the Underappreciated Jerami Grant

Things could have been a lot worse without him.
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Bricks Minifigs Settles Lawsuit Over Missing $200,000 Lego Star Wars Collection in Keizer

Bricks Minifigs Settles Lawsuit Over Missing $200,000 Lego Star Wars Collection in Keizer

Bricks Minifigs Settles Lawsuit Over Missing $200,000 Lego Star Wars Collection in Keizer
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CNET Identifies Nine Key Factors Influencing Indoor Air Quality Across U.S. Homes

CNET Identifies Nine Key Factors Influencing Indoor Air Quality Across U.S. Homes

CNET Identifies Nine Key Factors Influencing Indoor Air Quality Across U.S. Homes
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College football’s most underrated guard plays at Ohio State, and his name is Luke Montgomery

College football’s most underrated guard plays at Ohio State, and his name is Luke Montgomery

He didn't allow a sack all regular season, posted the seventh-best zone run-blocking grade in the Power Four, and just earned On3 Preseason All-American honors. Luke Montgomery has been playing like one of the best guards in the country. The rankings just haven't caught up.
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Gotham FC trades midfielder Sarah Schupansky to Boston Legacy FC

Gotham FC trades midfielder Sarah Schupansky to Boston Legacy FC

The attacking midfielder is heading north after seeing fewer minutes in her sophomore season.
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NBA GM’s Face More Challenges than Ever Before

NBA GM’s Face More Challenges than Ever Before

A new world with lots of questions.
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Oregon Law Maintains Secrecy on Low-Income Housing Spending Amid Rising Costs

Oregon Law Maintains Secrecy on Low-Income Housing Spending Amid Rising Costs

Oregon's spending on low-income housing has significantly increased over the past five years, with $1.4 billion allocated to developers and an additional $850 million in future state funding planned. The cost of developing each apartment has nearly doubled to $540,000. Despite this substantial public investment, a state law prevents the disclosure of detailed financial information regarding how these funds are spent. This exemption in public records law makes it impossible for researchers and journalists to scrutinize the costs of subsidized housing projects, unlike in many other states. Margaret Van Vliet, a former director of Oregon’s state housing agency, has called for lawmakers to re-examine this exemption, noting that the state's homeless population continues to grow despite increased spending. The state agency, Oregon Housing and Community Services, redacts itemized expenses such as construction material costs, contractor profits, and fees paid to various parties, citing the 1997 exemption.
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Oregon Property Owners Sue Anglers Over River Access, Highlighting Navigability Dispute

Oregon Property Owners Sue Anglers Over River Access, Highlighting Navigability Dispute

In Oregon, property owners Gary Stover, ACC Outdoors LLC, and Nicholas Stover have filed a lawsuit against anglers Andrew Hunter, Anthony Collins, and Kent Floro, seeking $100,000 in damages from each defendant for alleged trespassing. The dispute centers on a stretch of Three Rivers, a tributary of the Nestucca River, where property owners claim their deeds include the riverbed to the centerline. They have strung wire and posted 'No Trespassing' signs. The anglers, however, argue that the river is navigable under Oregon's statehood laws, which would grant public access for activities like fishing. This conflict highlights a long-standing legal ambiguity in Oregon regarding the navigability of its waterways. While 14 rivers are officially designated as navigable, approximately 100,000 miles of other waterways remain undesignated, leading to frequent disagreements between landowners and the public. The Hebo case is scheduled to be heard in Tillamook County Court this November.
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Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Lincoln County's Vacation Rental Ordinance

Oregon Court of Appeals Upholds Lincoln County's Vacation Rental Ordinance

The Oregon Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Lincoln County, affirming the legality of its 2023 short-term rental licensing ordinance. This decision comes after four years of legal challenges from 20 vacation rental owners. A three-judge appeals panel agreed that the county's ordinance is not a land-use decision, supporting previous rulings by the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals and a Lincoln County circuit pro-tem judge. The court also rejected the owners' argument that they needed special notice for county actions, stating there was no 'rezoning' of their properties. Additionally, the appeals court overturned a December 2023 ruling that found three provisions of the ordinance unconstitutionally vague, sending those issues back to the Lincoln County circuit court. The ordinance aims to significantly reduce the number of vacation rental licenses in unincorporated areas, from an initial 502 to an eventual 181 through attrition.
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Oregon Democratic Primary Fight Escalates with Donation to Legal Fund for Man Accused of Harassing Senator

Oregon Democratic Primary Fight Escalates with Donation to Legal Fund for Man Accused of Harassing Senator

The Democratic primary fight in Oregon has escalated following a $100 donation made in the name of Democratic Party nominee Myrna Muñoz to the legal defense fund of Pedro Jahen Garcia-Balderrama. Garcia-Balderrama is accused of harassing Senator Janeen Sollman (D-Hillsboro), Muñoz's former primary opponent. The incident occurred on August 8 at a public forum where Garcia-Balderrama allegedly became combative, prevented others from speaking, and threw Sollman's eyeglasses. He was subsequently arrested on misdemeanor charges of harassment and disorderly conduct. Sollman described the incident as an 'act of political violence' and expressed ongoing fear for her safety. Muñoz, who defeated Sollman in the primary, had previously expressed sympathy for Garcia-Balderrama online, stating, 'due process is dead if this person is publicly condemned for throwing some glasses while we are being raped, caged, kidnapped - WE HAVE BEEN FIGHTING TO STOP POLITICAL VIOLENCE.' Garcia-Balderrama, known as 'Brown Wildfire' on I...