Thomas Shults

PORTLAND, Ore. — Metro Paint, which recycles and repurposes unused paint from around Portland, is closing at the end of the year after more than 30 years in business. A Metro spokesperson said the North Portland facility was closing because more private b... See more

PORTLAND, Ore. — Tensions flared at a Portland City Council meeting Wednesday night as councilors discussed a policy aimed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Under a proposal, the city would charge detention cente... See more

PORTLAND, Ore. — Data released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education shows 33% of Oregon students were chronically absent last year, meaning they missed at least 10% of school days. For years Oregon students have struggled in the classroom, and r... See more

PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, Portland Public Schools has pushed to increase enrollment at Jefferson High School. Last week, school board members met to determine how best to increase enrollment: One possibility is by sunsetting dual assignment. Under the d... See more

PORTLAND, Ore. — A new report shows fewer than two people per day visited the Multnomah County deflection center in its first year. The center was created so people in possession of drugs could get treatment, rather than going to jail. Across the state of... See more