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Portland Catholic school loses students over LGBTQ+ enrollment controversy
Catholic schools across Portland have declined to confirm how many students have left St. Agatha — and how many students they have at all.

Oregon House committee dismisses misconduct allegations against Grants Pass lawmaker
Republican Rep. Dwayne Yunker received at least two complaints against him alleging misconduct, retaliation.

Kaiser to halt gender-affirming surgery for patients under 19 across the US, including Oregon and Washington
Kaiser is the latest health system to announce it is ending some services for transgender children and young adults, as the Trump administration increases legal and regulatory pressure on providers.
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Trump administration ends 988 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
We'll hear about the suicide prevention resources still available to LGBTQ+ communities.
Portland Pride Parade brings joyful crowds and anticipation for the future
Some attendees said this year’s celebrations felt more urgent, given the Trump administration’s positions on LGBTQ+ issues.

Is a pending nudity ban at Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park ‘queerphobic’?
Members of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community are calling out a decision from a King County Superior Court judge requiring the city to crack down on public nudity at the park within the next two weeks.

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Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade expected to draw thousands this weekend
The festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The parade, which is the biggest Pride parade in Oregon, kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday in Old Town.

US Supreme Court’s opt-out for LGBTQ materials doesn’t cancel out Oregon’s new book ban law
The federal ruling requires a way for parents to opt out on religious grounds. Oregon’s new law includes a similar provision but in a different context.

3 Oregon students file lawsuit to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
Legal challenges to trans athletes competing in women's sports have appeared in multiple states. Three Oregon students argue trans athletes are given special privileges, including having to hire security to escort them during track meets.

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Billie McBride-O’Neel is skating out of the shadows for trans youth
The Astoria, Oregon, resident transitioned in 1985 after a career as a professional figure skater. She stayed in the closet for four decades, until trans youth became increasingly threatened.