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Smelt in the Columbia River signals spring
Served up smoked, fried or dried, Columbia River smelt is an important traditional food for many Indigenous peoples in the Northwest. Columbia River smelt, otherwise known as eulachon, are the first fish in the basin after winter, heralding spring's return and spring salmon's imminent arrival. The eulachon holds cultural and ecological significance in the region.…
PPS students walk out for Palestine, call for education on genocide
Editor’s note: The last names of students quoted in this article have been withheld for their safety. More than 300 students walked out of school and protested at the Portland Public Schools, or PPS, district office on March 15. They were taking action to demand education about Palestine, and that PPS cut ties with companies…
Advocates urge Multnomah County to act on noxious gas pollution
A coalition of 25 organizations submitted a letter to Multnomah County, asking them to take action to reduce the health and safety impacts associated with methane gas appliances. The letter, sent March 13, cited a growing body of evidence showing appliances using methane gas are associated with an increased risk of asthma, particularly in children, due…
Environment
Advocates urge Multnomah County to act on noxious gas pollution
A coalition of 25 organizations submitted a letter to Multnomah County, asking them to take action to reduce the health and safety impacts associated with methane gas appliances. The letter, sent March 13, cited a growing body of evidence showing appliances using methane gas are associated with an increased risk of asthma, particularly in children, due…
Opinion
Opinion | Proposals for our local governments’ economic agenda
Most seats on our City, County and Metro boards are up for grabs this year. County and Metro races could be decided in the May primary. We need leaders who will steer toward a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable economy. We don’t need more sweeps, privatization or tax breaks for the wealthy rather than the…
