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Big news from Oregon Health and Science University: Doctor Jennifer DeVoe, chair of the family medicine program for a decade, is stepping down. Shes been instrumental in primary care, education, and research. The sudden change has left some faculty rattled, but OHSU assures family medicine remains a top priority. DeVoe will continue as a professor and director of the Center for Primary Care Research and Innovation. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two men, Dustin Kosmecki and Corey Schmidt, have been arrested in Beaverton, Oregon for a sophisticated burglary scheme at a Public Storage facility. They rented a unit to gain access, then crawled through the ceiling to steal from other units, causing over $100,000 in losses, including a valuable Nike shoe collection. Police warn more victims may be discovered. Checkout Solipillow.com

Luis Nino-Moncada, accused of aggravated assault on federal agents and damaging federal property, faces serious charges after a shooting in Portland. The incident began when Border Patrol agents attempted to stop his vehicle, leading to a series of collisions. Protests demanding federal agents leave Portland have ensued, with both Nino-Moncada and another man involved, Zambrano-Contreras, suspected of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang. Updates expected after Mondays court hearing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Portland House Fire Sends One to Hospital: Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Blaze, Victim Transported Checkout Solipillow.com

Christopher Frison, a maintenance worker in Portland, received a $125,000 settlement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal agent pointed a gun at him in 2020. The incident occurred during protests following George Floyds murder, when federal agents, including Joseph Jones, were deployed to Portland. Frison, who was unclogging a toilet near Jones room, was met with aggression and had a gun pointed at him. The case lasted over three years, with Jones denying pointing the gun. However, Judge Adrienne Nelson ruled in Frisons favor, and the settlement was reached in January 2023. Checkout Solipillow.com

Multnomah Countys Preschool for All plan faces financial surpluses and implementation challenges. The technical advisory group overestimated seat needs, projecting over one billion dollars by 2039 and two billion by 2043. The Program Advisory Group, composed of preschool providers and education experts, questions cost growth assumptions and labor issues, such as high teacher turnover and limited qualified workers. They also seek more seat price tiers and consider higher costs for kids with disabilities. The Program Advisory Group will share feedback with the technical team, and commissioners anticipate complex debates on taxes, universality, and staffing limits. Checkout Solipillow.com

Iranian immigrants in Portland rally for loved ones amid internet blackout, urging global support for protesters facing harsh rule and escalating costs. Checkout Solipillow.com