Jonathan Shuffield was truly a force of nature. If you were lucky enough to cross paths with him, you know he was the kind of person who left a lasting impression — an artist, an advocate, a storyteller, and above all, a friend whose vibrant spirit lifted everyone around him. On
The lights of Broadway shine a little differently now. The theater community — a world built on storytelling, vulnerability, and the magic of connection — has lost one of its most vibrant storytellers. Bret Hanna-Shuford, a talent whose warmth radiated far beyond the footlights, has taken his final bow at the
The streets of South Minneapolis became the scene of tragedy on Saturday, January 24, when Alex Jeffery Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents. The incident has sent shockwaves through a community already reeling from heightened federal law enforcement activity, sparking outrage and
What I find myself sharing today is sad on many levels, as Portland lost a big part of our community on November 3 with the passing of Bill Dickey. Bill was truly a larger-than-life figure. He was big in his generosity, his stature, his humor, his wisdom, and
