As we enter the winter season and burrow into the darkness until spring, I want to pay tribute to the beautiful nature surrounding us in Oregon. I asked students and faculty at Catlin Gabel School (CGS) to share their favorite nature spots, what makes them special, and a photo of the place. Here is a complete list of seven places to be in nature in Oregon, according to the CGS Community.
Read MoreThe first time I spotted Lehman Noviello’s artwork, it was adorning the walls of Focus Group, a thrift store in SE Portland. The colors were tasteful, yet explosively vibrant.
Read MoreOn September 24, 2021, at 11:00 am, over 4,000 students from across Portland walked out of school and gathered at the Portland Convention Center for a common purpose: to protest for environmental justice.
Read MoreCOVID-19 vaccinations of adolescents ages 12 to 15 began in Oregon and across the U.S. on Thursday morning. Currently, the vaccine developed by pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech is the only one available for minors.
Read MoreMany industries have been hit because of COVID-19, including the movie industry. Box office sales plummeted, and many theaters, including global chain Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas, were forced to shut their doors in the United States and United Kingdom due to the lack of films being produced and restrictions of people in theaters.
Read MoreLocal’s Locales is a new CatlinSpeak series highlighting fun locales Portlanders love.
The 56-mile approach on Highway 26 from Portland to Government Camp on Mt. Hood trafficks thousands of skiers, truckers, and commuters daily. These are the four best spots to check on your next drive up.
Read MoreDespite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Dog Rescue has been uniting COVID-19 weary humans with excited dogs.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has prompted lifestyle changes for many, and some find themselves adopting a new four-legged friend or even multiple pets. Catlin Gabel School (CGS) senior Mikayla Stout shared how her family saw extra time at home due to COVID-19 as an excellent opportunity to introduce their new puppy, Lucy, to the family.
Read MoreRaiford is a Black fourth-generation Portland resident, grandmother, founder of Don’t Shoot PDX, and notable activist for police accountability and racial justice. She received just 8% of the primary vote in May. But that was before Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on May 25.
Read More“Wildfires are a growing concern and will only grow in severity. I think this year's fires demonstrate we need an urban fire plan, not just another forest management plan,” Jennefer Yrugas, former employee of the Bureau for Land Management and ecologist wrote in an email.
Read MoreThanks to COVID-19, many Americans have spent much of 2020 online, and students’ lives have been especially affected.
Read More“So, what test score do I need to get into that school?” This fall, no seniors are asking that question. Many of them are no longer worried about sending their standardized admissions test scores to colleges.
Read MoreAfter a short break due to hazardous air quality in mid-September, Black Lives Matter protests continue. Organizers have a lot to say about the recent events.
Read MoreThe early-September revelation of an eight-point health plan for Trimet patrons during the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a spotty effect upon those most reliant on the public transit service.
Read MoreTriMet has unveiled a multi-billion dollar design for a MAX Light Rail line to Tualatin. The project, which includes streetscape improvements, such as 10 miles of new sidewalks, nine miles of new bike lanes, and stormwater mitigation infrastructure, is set for completion in 2027.
Read MoreIn response to COVID-19, firefighters for Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVF&R) are taking extra precautions including ditching their standard firefighting uniforms for hazmat style suits and N-95 masks.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has significantly impacted restaurants, from slashing profits to causing shifts towards delivery and pickup. During the recent wildfire smoke, food cart pods handled more than COVID-19.
Read More
