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Maxine Bernstein @maxbernstein.bsky.social · 13h

Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them

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Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them

Portland was mentioned repeatedly during the roundtable event.

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 1d

Turn your attention away from that single block in South Portland and you'll find so, so, so (truly so!) much to love in the city right now.

8 reasons you should visit Portland right now, despite what you may be hearing

All eyes have been on our city, which just so happens to be beautiful this time of year.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 2d

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 7d

Well we loved it www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/10...

We tried the new Tacolate from Salt & Straw. It might be the best thing they’ve ever made

Salt & Straw has succeeded in making an ice cream treat that looks like a Choco Taco and has the general vibe of a Choco Taco, but is many times better than before.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 8d

It's hard to watch this and not think about your own kid and not start crying in the office. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuCb...

Immigration officials took their parents. A Portland couple gave 4 kids a new home

YouTube video by The Oregonian

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 8d

This message has popped up at the top of U.S. Forest Service websites this morning.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 10d

I would walk miles home in the mist because no cab was ever coming for me.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 11d

Protect Portland! We're bringing the Choco Taco back! www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/09...

That Taco Bell/Salt & Straw ‘Choco Taco’ collab? It’s finally happening

The ice cream taco treat brought to you by Taco Bell and Salt & Straw is about to be available for purchase.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 16d

(Here's a gift link if you get paywalled! www.oregonlive.com/education/20...)

Is ‘drop, cover and hold on’ an outdated earthquake safety plan? Earthquakes and schools, Part 4

Some experts believe the best option for people in unstable buildings is to evacuate in an earthquake.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 16d

This is probably the biggest project I have ever done and Part 4, the final installment, is out today. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Is ‘drop, cover and hold on’ an outdated earthquake safety plan? Earthquakes and schools, Part 4

Some experts believe the best option for people in unstable buildings is to evacuate in an earthquake.

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 18d

I'm off this week but...read this anyway! www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

An old, hulking problem in Portland: Earthquakes and schools, Part 3

Hundreds of kids in Portland attend schools with high seismic risk ratings.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 22d

The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show indefinitely for Charlie Kirk comments

The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.

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Gosia Wozniacka @gosiawoz.bsky.social · 22d

This series by @lizzyacker.bsky.social is definitely giving me nightmares. Must read.

Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 23d

I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

When the Cascadia earthquake hits, which Portland-area schools could crumble? Earthquakes and schools, Part 1

What will it take to make sure Oregonians don’t find themselves pulling children from crushing brick and concrete, desperately hoping for a miracle?

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Lizzy Acker @lizzyacker.bsky.social · 23d

I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

When the Cascadia earthquake hits, which Portland-area schools could crumble? Earthquakes and schools, Part 1

What will it take to make sure Oregonians don’t find themselves pulling children from crushing brick and concrete, desperately hoping for a miracle?

www.oregonlive.com

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Jamie Hale @jamiehale.bsky.social · 24d

Another really great read from Bill.

Bill Oram @billoram.bsky.social · 24d

Last year, we shared the story of a former inmate who went on to become the oldest player in college basketball and the captain at Southern Oregon.

The latest chapter in Brett Hollins' journey may be the most meaningful of all.

A story about going back and spreading hope — with a basketball game.

A former Oregon college basketball player returns to prison, sharing a message of hope

Four years after he was released from Oregon's largest prison, Brett Hollins returned to motivate and inspire current inmates — by staging more than a basketball game.

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Bill Oram @billoram.bsky.social · 28d

A critical piece of information before you vote: Lewis & Clark is apparently going with Lynxes as the plural of Lynx. Rank your ballots accordingly.

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Nik Streng @nikstreng.bsky.social · 28d

Great words from @lizzyacker.bsky.social, AKA the most honest alum of Lewis & Clark.
Is the mascot change dumb? Yes.
Does the "Lewis & Clark" name undermine the mascot change? Yes.
Is it that deep? No.
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