Washington Reopens UO DEI Debate After Eugene Thought the Issue Was Settled
Federal investigators say UO’s small partnership with The PhD Project violated Title VI, even though the university said it had signed an agreement and considered the matter closed. The finding forces a fresh review of campus recruiting ties.
Instagram Deepfake Scandal Triggers Fort Vancouver Teacher Sickout
About half of Fort Vancouver High’s educators called out after an Instagram account posted manipulated images and AI videos of staff, prompting substitutes and police presence on campus. The district reported the account and is investigating.
Copper Crooks Leave Portland Mountaineering Club Out In The Cold
The Mazamas say thieves stripped copper from their HVAC, leaving the Mountaineering Center cold and saddling the nonprofit with almost $40,000 in damage. Police say the break‑in fits a wider spike in copper thefts that has hit Portland this winter.












