Portland Tribune

Good morning Rose City. It’s Friday, Jan. 17, Ben Franklin Day. Friday’s weather could be snowy in the morning, with rain later in the day and a high in the low 40s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: 18-year-old Avi Gupta said this week that since winning the Jeopardy! Teen Tournament last year, he has raised more than $200,000 for pancreatic cancer research. He’s donating the funds to Oregon Health and Science University.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Thursday, Jan. 16, Book Publishers Day. Thursday’s weather could include snow in the morning, then rain, with a high in the upper 30s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: The cost of a massive project to improve Interstate 5 through the Rose Quarter has skyrocketed. Oregon’s Department of Transportation reported that 59 percent increase in the original project costs.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Wednesday, Jan. 15, National Strawberry Ice Cream Day. Wednesday’s weather could see snow, some rain with a gusty east wind and a high in the upper 30s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: Two men have pleaded guilty to participating in a notorious brawl outside a Portland cidery on 2019’s May Day. Christopher Ponte and Matthew Cooper made plea deals on Monday, admitting guilt for one count each of riot, a felony.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 14, International Kite Day. Tuesday’s weather includes a chance of snow, a southwest wind and a high in the upper 30s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: A former Catlin Gabel student has filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against the private school for sexual abuse she endured in the 1990s.

Good morning Rose City. Welcome to Monday, Jan. 13, Public Radio Broadcasting Day. Monday’s weather could include rain and possible snow, with snow levels dropping to about 900 feet, and a high in the upper 30s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: With just weeks before state legislators convene, a new proposal to cap Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions is taking shape.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Friday, Jan. 10, Peculiar People Day. Friday’s weather should be rainy, with a gusty south wind and a high in the mid 40s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: The school board will ask voters this fall to approve a new bond measure funding building and construction needs. The dollar amount has not been set. Board members said the current property tax rate wouldn't change.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Thursday, Jan. 9, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thursday’s weather should be mostly cloudy with rain showers and a high in the mid 40s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: After four years of planning and debate, the City Council will take testimony next week on a controversial proposal to increase density in single-family neighborhoods. The first hearings on the residential infill plan are Jan. 15 and 16.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Wednesday, Jan. 8, World Typing Day. Wednesday’s weather includes more rain showers, a southwest breeze and a high in the mid 40s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: Jurors in the upcoming MAX train attack trial will be able to tour an identical train car once the trial begins. Multnomah County Circuit Judge Cheryl Albrecht approved the request from prosecutors Monday.

Good morning Rose City. It’s Tuesday, Jan. 7, National Bobblehead Day. Tuesday’s weather will be rainy, with a gusty south wind and a high around 50. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: Mayor Ted Wheeler said Monday that he chose new police Chief Jami Resch because he and Resch wanted to continue bureau changes started by former Chief Danielle Outlaw.

Good morning Rose City. Welcome to Monday, Jan. 6, Apple Tree Day. Monday’s weather includes a lot of rain, a gusty southwest wind and a high in the upper 40s. Here are headlines from Pamplin Media newspapers: In Portland: Multnomah County commissioners vote Thursday to pay $55,000 to settle a lawsuit brought three years ago by racial disparities analyst Amanda Lamb.