How understanding the neurobiology of trauma helps Portland police work with domestic violence survivors "Becky” was in a state of disbelief. One week ago she told her boyfriend she was pregnant. Now ...

Oregon prepares for $20 million mental health roll-out Oregon’s mental health care systems gained attention and new money from the 2013 legislative sessions-- and more is on the way. While this is ...

When you realize the unique scale of not just American poverty, but American inequality in the 21st century, the fact that France doesn’t have it, Germany doesn’t have it, Canada doesn’t, Australia ...

The Port of Portland wants to change the law so it can keep dumping dredge waste in West Hayden Island’s natural area off Oregon's Columbia River When the City of Portland pulled West Hayden Island ...

An ICE-y reception: Immigration officials unfazed by judge's ruling on local detentions Last month, a U.S. District court ruling in Portland started a chain reaction that’s slowly stripping U.S.

What the Trans-Pacific Partnership means for Oregon The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, a free trade agreement among Pacific Rim nations, is possibly the biggest story you’ve never heard of. That’s ...

The former ‘SNL’ Annoying Man turned Renaissance performer on comedy, mental health, and Israel Jon Lovitz was part of an iconic “Saturday Night Live Cast” in the late ’80s that included Phil Hartman, ...

Mother’s milk: breastfeeding among low-income and minority families For years, formula has been an easy option for new mothers, but institutional attitudes are changing to encourage breastfeeding ...

New voices, new stations converge on rare FM license offering New low-power FM stations will soon become part of Portland’s media landscape, representing a different set of voices from commercial and ...

Oregon Health Authority asks feds to fund housing support Medicaid would reimburse CCOs for services that reduce barriers to housing, 'the most important social determinant of health' Late last year, ...

Talking pot, polls and politics with Earl Blumenauer Congressman Earl Blumenauer has the veneer of a seasoned Beltway politician, trademark bowtie aside. But to his core, he’s a true Portlander. Much ...