Author: Wendy Hering

Hello, I'm Wendy Hering, a Washington native who has lived in Oregon for the past 35 years. As an urban farmer, I help transform front yards into small, productive farms throughout Portland, embracing an organic and natural lifestyle. My passion for arts and crafts blends seamlessly with my love for journalism, where I strive to share stories that inspire and educate. As a proud lesbian and advocate for LGBTQ+ pride, I cherish Portland's accepting culture and the community's lack of judgment towards my partner and me. Walking around this beautiful city and state, I appreciate the freedom to live openly and authentically, celebrating the unique diversity that makes Portland so special. KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD AND BEAUTIFUL!

Music Industry Pulse: Artist Empowerment Surges with New Tools, AI Debates Intensify, and Advocacy Calls Resonate

Wendy HeringNovember 1, 2025November 1, 2025

The music business landscape experienced a flurry of significant developments last week, marked by robust advancements in **Artist Empowerment Tools**,…

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Woodburn Community Reels as ICE Detains Dozens Amid Unprecedented Surge in Oregon

Wendy HeringOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

WOODBURN, OR – Fear and uncertainty have gripped the Woodburn community following U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions Oregon…

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Trump Greenlights South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Ambitions, Sparking Regional Alarm and Shifting Indo-Pacific Dynamics

Wendy HeringOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

In a significant move that is reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific, U.S. President Donald Trump has officially approved…

Oregon Study Links Greater Cannabis Retail Access to Reduced Heavy Alcohol Consumption

Wendy HeringOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025

A recent federally funded study conducted by researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) and the Oregon Public Health Division has…

Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Erupt on October 18, 2025, Denouncing Trump Administration Policies; Hermiston Joins Thousands Across Oregon

Wendy HeringOctober 19, 2025October 23, 2025

HERMISTON, OR – On Saturday, October 18, 2025, communities across the United States, including Hermiston, Oregon, participated in a wave…

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Federal Judge Extends Block on National Guard Deployment to Portland by Two Weeks Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Wendy HeringOctober 18, 2025October 23, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. – A federal judge has granted a 14-day extension to temporary restraining orders that halt the Trump administration’s…

Oregon State Fires Coach Trent Bray After Spiraling 0-7 Start; Beavers Become One of Nation’s Few Winless Teams

Wendy HeringOctober 12, 2025October 15, 2025

Oregon State Beavers Fire Coach Trent Bray After Spiraling 0-7 Start CORVALLIS, OR – In a move that many saw…

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Global News Trending: Israel Strikes Gaza Amidst Fragile Hopes for Trump-Brokered Ceasefire

Wendy HeringOctober 5, 2025October 9, 2025

GAZA STRIP – Israel continued its aerial and ground operations across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Sunday, October 5,…

Portland’s Culinary Landscape Shifts: Cider Bite Closes Doors, Upright Brewing Transitions, and Local Events Abound

Wendy HeringOctober 3, 2025

Portland’s vibrant food and drink scene is experiencing a period of significant change, marked by the closure of long-standing establishments…

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Oregon SNAP Changes: What Affected Oregonians Need to Know About New Federal Work Rules and Benefit Adjustments

Wendy HeringOctober 1, 2025October 9, 2025

Oregonians Face Significant SNAP Changes Starting October 1, 2025: New Federal Work Rules and Benefit Adjustments — Oregon SNAP changes…