The Kennedy School celebrates the author’s 134th birthday with a costume contest, “Hobbit” trilogy marathon and quest to find the One Ring.
McMenamins Is Throwing J.R.R. Tolkien a Birthday Party
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The Kennedy School celebrates the author’s 134th birthday with a costume contest, “Hobbit” trilogy marathon and quest to find the One Ring.
A large group of Providence Portland Medical Center workers have voted to join the Oregon Nurses Association, bolstering union power at the major city hospital.
Allied Health Workers Unionize at Major Portland Hospital
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM
A large group of Providence Portland Medical Center workers have voted to join the Oregon Nurses Association, bolstering union power at the major city hospital.
Photo galleries by Brian Burk, added to our story, show the scenes at Adventist Health Portland, where the shooting occurred, and Portland City Hall, where a vigil was held. www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
January 9, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Photo galleries by Brian Burk, added to our story, show the scenes at Adventist Health Portland, where the shooting occurred, and Portland City Hall, where a vigil was held. www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Thursday evening that his Department of Justice will investigate a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer shooting two people in outer Southeast Portland.
Oregon AG Opens Investigation into Border Patrol Shooting Incident
Andrew Schwartz, Sophie Peel
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Thursday evening that his Department of Justice will investigate a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer shooting two people in outer Southeast Portland.
The latest tonight:
“There was a time when we could take the [feds] at their word,” Mayor Keith Wilson said. “That time has long passed.
“When the administration talks about using full force,” the mayor added, “we’re seeing what it means in our streets.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
“There was a time when we could take the [feds] at their word,” Mayor Keith Wilson said. “That time has long passed.
“When the administration talks about using full force,” the mayor added, “we’re seeing what it means in our streets.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
Border Patrol Agent Wounds Two People in Portland Shooting
The couple, a man and a woman, were found by police near Northeast 146th Avenue and Burnside Street, and were transported to local hospitals.
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The latest tonight:
“There was a time when we could take the [feds] at their word,” Mayor Keith Wilson said. “That time has long passed.
“When the administration talks about using full force,” the mayor added, “we’re seeing what it means in our streets.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
“There was a time when we could take the [feds] at their word,” Mayor Keith Wilson said. “That time has long passed.
“When the administration talks about using full force,” the mayor added, “we’re seeing what it means in our streets.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
“I knew it was going to start here,” said a local resident, who gave the name Aaron D., fighting back tears. “This neighborhood is deeply integrated, it’s deeply diverse.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
Federal Agents Wound Two People in Portland Shooting
The couple, a man and a woman, were found by police near Northeast 146th Avenue and Burnside Street, and were transported to local hospitals.
www.wweek.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 AM
“I knew it was going to start here,” said a local resident, who gave the name Aaron D., fighting back tears. “This neighborhood is deeply integrated, it’s deeply diverse.” www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
The couple, a man and a woman, were shot near Northeast 146th Avenue and Burnside Street, and were transported to local hospitals.
Federal Agents Wound Two People in Portland Shooting
Sophie Peel, Joanna Hou, Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The couple, a man and a woman, were shot near Northeast 146th Avenue and Burnside Street, and were transported to local hospitals.
Breweries and bottle shops step up to meet the moment.
Try Dry at John’s Marketplace’s “N/A Fest” for Dry January
Rachel Saslow
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Breweries and bottle shops step up to meet the moment.
The reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis today was swift, national, and local.
Hundreds Rally in Portland at Two Vigils to Protest the Killing of Renee Good by ICE Agents
John Rudoff
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM
The reaction to the killing of Renee Nicole Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis today was swift, national, and local.
Even as it continues to provide other gender-affirming care, Oregon Health & Science University months ago stopped offering surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria in patients younger than 19, the university confirmed Wednesday.
Months Ago, OHSU “Paused” Gender Affirming Surgery For Patients Under 19
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Even as it continues to provide other gender-affirming care, Oregon Health & Science University months ago stopped offering surgery as a treatment for gender dysphoria in patients younger than 19, the university confirmed Wednesday.
Over 8 hours, the debate turned increasingly heated. But we know what you sickos really want:
"A midday lunch break featured Green warming up a condensed can of spicy chicken noodle Campbell’s soup and Zimmerman eating homemade enchiladas drenched in sour cream." www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
"A midday lunch break featured Green warming up a condensed can of spicy chicken noodle Campbell’s soup and Zimmerman eating homemade enchiladas drenched in sour cream." www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
After Eight Hours, Portland City Council Fails to Elect a Second-Year President
The Portland City Council on Wednesday failed to elect a council president for 2026, after eight hours of at times heated discussion and nine rounds of voting.
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Over 8 hours, the debate turned increasingly heated. But we know what you sickos really want:
"A midday lunch break featured Green warming up a condensed can of spicy chicken noodle Campbell’s soup and Zimmerman eating homemade enchiladas drenched in sour cream." www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
"A midday lunch break featured Green warming up a condensed can of spicy chicken noodle Campbell’s soup and Zimmerman eating homemade enchiladas drenched in sour cream." www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
The estimated price tag more than doubled from $6 billion to $13.6 billion, but staff told a bistate panel Dec. 15 it didn’t have new numbers.
Interstate Bridge Staff Hid Information About Ballooning Cost of Giant Highway Project
Nigel Jaquiss
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
The estimated price tag more than doubled from $6 billion to $13.6 billion, but staff told a bistate panel Dec. 15 it didn’t have new numbers.
The Portland City Council on Wednesday failed to elect a council president for 2026, after eight hours of at times heated discussion and nine rounds of voting.
After Eight Hours, Portland City Council Fails to Elect a Second-Year President
Sophie Peel
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The Portland City Council on Wednesday failed to elect a council president for 2026, after eight hours of at times heated discussion and nine rounds of voting.
Reposted by Willamette Week
“Take six of these and call me in the morning.”
Dr. Know‘s Prescriptions for Portland in 2026
Marty Smith
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
“Take six of these and call me in the morning.”
The Slabtown library opens Jan. 10 at a new building more than twice the size of its previous location.
Northwest Portland’s New Library Will Open With a Parade
Andrew Jankowski
www.wweek.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The Slabtown library opens Jan. 10 at a new building more than twice the size of its previous location.
The year begins with Trump retreating from the city—and promising someday to return.
Portland National Guard Saga Tested Trump’s Storytelling Powers
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The year begins with Trump retreating from the city—and promising someday to return.
Reposted by Willamette Week
A driving force in Portland’s progressive caucus lays out her vision for 2026.
This Might Be Councilor Angelita Morillo’s Moment
Sophie Peel
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A driving force in Portland’s progressive caucus lays out her vision for 2026.
Need a reason to laugh? We’ve got one. Portland’s funniest comedians hit the stage February 5th at Revolution Hall for our annual comedy showcase (hosted by Ally J Ward!) Lineup revealed in our Funniest Five issue published on 1/28. Tickets are available now.
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Willamette Week's Funniest Five
Please note, when selecting the Print at Home or Mobile Delivery method, you will not have access to view your tickets until 14 days prior to the performance. Willamette Week’s annual Funniest Five showcase returns! WW has polled Portland’s comedy insiders—more than 100 comedians, club owners, show producers, podcasters, and comedy fanatics—to determine the funniest folks on the local scene. This year’s five will converge for a night of laughs, hosted by Funny Pe...
www.etix.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Need a reason to laugh? We’ve got one. Portland’s funniest comedians hit the stage February 5th at Revolution Hall for our annual comedy showcase (hosted by Ally J Ward!) Lineup revealed in our Funniest Five issue published on 1/28. Tickets are available now.
www.etix.com/ticket/p/437...
www.etix.com/ticket/p/437...
The story of why is now the subject of a Title IX lawsuit that alleges gender discrimination, crude behavior, and retaliation against a whistleblower.
Cleveland High School’s Girls Wrestling Team is No Longer at Cleveland
Joanna Hou
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The story of why is now the subject of a Title IX lawsuit that alleges gender discrimination, crude behavior, and retaliation against a whistleblower.
A driving force in Portland’s progressive caucus lays out her vision for 2026.
This Might Be Councilor Angelita Morillo’s Moment
Sophie Peel
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A driving force in Portland’s progressive caucus lays out her vision for 2026.
Medical center’s research chief hails a “victory for scientific inquiry.”
Court Preserves NIH Funding for Indirect Costs at OHSU and Beyond
Andrew Schwartz
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Medical center’s research chief hails a “victory for scientific inquiry.”
“Take six of these and call me in the morning.”
Dr. Know‘s Prescriptions for Portland in 2026
Marty Smith
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
“Take six of these and call me in the morning.”
Many Oregon scientists are pleased with a Jan. 5 appeals court ruling that would, for now, preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in annual research funding.
Murmurs: Appeals Court Preserves Research Funds
WW Staff
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Many Oregon scientists are pleased with a Jan. 5 appeals court ruling that would, for now, preserve hundreds of millions of dollars in annual research funding.
Drowse and Ragna’s collaboration “Ash Souvenir” peculiarly captures a sense of one’s own geologic smallness.
Shows of the Week
Daniel Bromfield
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Drowse and Ragna’s collaboration “Ash Souvenir” peculiarly captures a sense of one’s own geologic smallness.
Portland’s iconic roller derby season kicks off this weekend.
What to Do in Portland, (Jan. 7–13, 2026)
Brianna Wheeler
www.wweek.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Portland’s iconic roller derby season kicks off this weekend.