11-28-2023  5:07 pm   •   PDX and SEA Weather
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NORTHWEST NEWS

Schools in Portland, Oregon, Reach Tentative Deal With Teachers Union After Nearly Month-Long Strike

The agreement must still be voted on by teachers who have been on the picket line since Nov. 1 over issues of pay, class sizes and planning time. It must also be approved by the school board.

Voter-Approved Oregon Gun Control Law Violates the State Constitution, Judge Rules

The law is one of the toughest in the nation. It requires people to undergo a criminal background check and complete a gun safety training course in order to obtain a permit to buy a firearm. It also bans high-capacity magazines.

Teachers in Portland, Oregon, March and Temporarily Block Bridge in Third Week of Strike

The Portland Association of Teachers union and their supporters stopped in the middle of the Burnside Bridge for about 15 minutes.

NEWS BRIEFS

Turkey Rules the Table. But an AP-NORC Poll Finds Disagreement Over Other Thanksgiving Classics

Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly...

Veteran Journalist and Emmy Award-Winning Producer to Lead Award-Winning Digital Magazine Focused on Racial Inequality

Jamil Smith will drive The Emancipator’s editorial vision and serve as a key partner to Payne in growing the rising media...

Regional Arts & Culture Council and Port of Portland Announce Selection of PDX Phase 1 Terminal Redevelopment Artists

Sanford Biggers and Yoonhee Choi’s projects will be on display with the opening of the new terminal in May 2024 ...

Portland Theatres Unite in ‘Go See A Play’ Revival Campaign

The effort aims to invigorate the city's performing arts scene. ...

US agency to end use of 'cyanide bomb' to kill coyotes and other predators, citing safety concerns

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has halted the use of spring-loaded traps that disperse cyanide powder to kill coyotes and other livestock predators, a practice wildlife advocates have tried to outlaw for decades due to safety concerns. The M-44 ejector-devices...

Embattled Oregon school district in court after parents accuse it of violating public meetings law

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school district that sparked controversy in 2021 over a decision to ban diversity symbols was in court Tuesday after parents sued it for allegedly violating public meetings law. The trial, which opened in Yamhill County, stems from a lawsuit filed in...

Missouri Tigers to square off against the Pittsburgh Panthers on the road

Missouri Tigers (5-2) at Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -6.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: Division 1 Division foes Pittsburgh and Missouri will play. The Panthers have gone...

Noah Carter scores 18, Sean East 17 and Missouri defeats Loyola of Maryland 78-70

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Noah Carter scored 18 points, Sean East added 17, and Missouri defeated Loyola of Maryland 78-70 on Saturday. Nick Honor scored 13 and Anthony Robinson added 10 for the Tigers (5-2). Carter also had five rebounds, three steals and two assists. East had four...

OPINION

Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior

Bullied children and teens are at risk for anxiety, depression, dropping out of school, peer rejection, social isolation and self-harm. ...

Federal Agencies Issue $23 Million Fine Against TransUnion and Subsidiary

FTC and CFPB say actions harmed renters and violated fair credit laws ...

First One to Commit to Nonviolence Wins

Every time gains towards nonviolence looked promising, someone from the most aggrieved and trauma-warped groups made sure to be spoilers by committing some atrocity and resetting the hate and violence. ...

Boxes

What is patently obvious to all Americans right now is the adolescent dysfunction of Congress. ...

AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE NEWS

New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases of missing or slain Native Americans, with top state officials vowing Tuesday that the work will lead to more people being found and families gaining...

Activist who acknowledged helping flip police car during 2020 protest sentenced to 1 year in prison

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A well-known west Philadelphia activist who acknowledged having helped overturn a police car during 2020 protests following the death of George Floyd has been sentenced to a year in prison. Anthony Smith was sentenced Tuesday following a guilty plea in June to a...

Judge rejects effort to dismiss case against former DA charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing's aftermath

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A judge Tuesday refused to dismiss misconduct charges against a former Georgia prosecutor accused of hindering the investigation into the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The one-page ruling by Senior Judge John R. Turner comes 20 months after defense attorneys...

ENTERTAINMENT

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 North American Tour in support of 'Hackney Diamonds' album

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Last month, The Rolling Stones released “Hackney Diamonds,” their first album of original material in 18 years. Tuesday, the legendary English band announced they're taking it on the road. Starting on April 28 in Houston and concluding in Santa...

Public Enemy, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and Tracy Chapman get nods for Songwriters Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything from rap to yacht rock, country and alt-rock are represented among the nominees for the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame, with nods for Public Enemy, Steely Dan, Bryan Adams, George Clinton, Tracy Chapman, R.E.M., Blondie, Heart and The Doobie Brothers. The...

Turkey rules the table. But an AP-NORC poll finds disagreement over other Thanksgiving classics

Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table. We mostly agree on the deliciousness of pumpkin pie, say, but are split over the eternal turkey question of dark meat versus white meat. And don't even ask if...

U.S. & WORLD NEWS

Elevator plummets at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An elevator suddenly dropped around 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the...

One year after protests shook China, participants ponder the meaning of the brief flare of defiance

BEIJING (AP) — A year ago, Li Houchen was on the streets of Shanghai, hollering “Freedom!” to protest...

Greek officials angry and puzzled after UK's Sunak scraps leaders' meeting over Parthenon Marbles

LONDON (AP) — Greek officials said Tuesday that they will continue talks with the British Museum about bringing...

Top diplomats of Baltics and Ukraine to boycott OSCE talks over Russian foreign minister's presence

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — The foreign ministers of the three Baltic states and of Ukraine said Tuesday they...

French police arrest a yoga guru accused of exploiting female followers

PARIS (AP) — French authorities arrested the leader of a multinational tantric yoga organization Tuesday on...

Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Among images of the bombed out homes and ravaged streets of Gaza, some stood out for the utter...