Portland, Ore.

Urban sketchers find the sublime in the city block

Sketchers say making art together in urban environments allows them to create a record of a moment and to notice a little bit more about the city they see every day.

The 800th ‘The Simpsons’ episode is set in Philadelphia. But Portland is in its DNA

As The Simpsons celebrates a landmark episode, a tour of creator Matt Groening's hometown reveals the real-world Portland landmarks behind characters like Ned Flanders and Sideshow Bob.

A frog, a lobster and a unicorn walked into a No Kings protest

Demonstrators at No Kings protests around the U.S. dressed up as frogs and other animals. Many said they were trying to counter the GOP narrative that they are radical leftists who hate America.

Confused by the legal battles over troop deployments? Here’s what to know

Two significant legal actions — including a possible decision from the U.S. Supreme Court — are expected this week. While both would be preliminary, they could impact how courts weigh in on such cases going forward.

Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors

In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.