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City, Schools Reach Deal On Arts Tax Quandary

Portland leaders say they reached a deal Monday with the city’s school districts on how to manage the legal uncertainty surrounding a new arts tax.

Arts & Life

Ursula Le Guin's 'The Left Hand of Darkness' Takes the Stage at the Portland Playhouse

Think Out Loud visited the Portland Playhouse to talk with Ursula K. Le Guin about the new stage adaptation of her famed sci-fi novel The Left Hand of Darkness.

Think Out Loud

The Dalai Lama Visits Oregon

Tuesday at noon & 8 p.m.

The Dalai Lama discusses the biggest environmental issues facing our planet.

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Arts & Life

A Hike To Triple Falls

Looking for something to do outdoors? Triple Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is a short hike with wonderful payoffs. Check out our slideshow of a recent trek along the trail.

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When The Right One Comes Along: How 'Nashville' Tells Stories In Song

Sandwich Monday: Tamale Spaceship

Why Humans Took Up Farming: They Like To Own Stuff

In 'Passage,' Caro Mines LBJ's Changing Political Roles

Bing Crosby: From The Vaults, Surprising Breadth

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Environment

Time To Speak Is Now On $305m Duwamish Cleanup Plan

A century's worth of contamination to Seattle's only river is about to get a $305 million cleanup. Before finalizing a decision on the proposed plan, the Environmental Protection Agency is asking the public to weigh in.

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Study: Grazing Helps Invasive Cheatgrass To Flourish

Which Fish Get To Recolonize After Elwha's Dams Are Gone?

How To Clean Up A Crude Oil Spill From Trains

Coal Company Drops Plans For Export Terminal On Columbia

Elwha River: Recovery Proceeds Despite Sediment Setbacks

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