By Vivian Schoonover, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post “You see the best and worst of humanity when you work in a rescue,” says Eilan Keister, the founder of local […]
Avalon Microsanctuary: Local Rabbit Refuge Read More
By Scar Dickerson, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post In the natural world, crops are not in carefully cultivated rows, nor are they pruned and sprayed to ensure maximum yield.
Communal Abundance, Environmental Stewardship at Oliver Middle School’s Food Forest Read More
By Margot Atchison, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On Monday, June 15, the new SE Portland summer camp Biking Buds will begin its first session. Based in Ladd’s Addition,
Biking Buds: Bitty Bikers Learn to Keep Their Balance Read More
By Isa Halle, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post “I’m really big about creating a sense of community,” says Chris Nelson, the Life Enrichment Director at Whitewood Gardens, a residential
Stories That Bind: Write Around Portland at Whitewood Gardens Read More
By Sofie Salewsky, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post As the temperatures outside drop and the winter months draw near, organizations around Portland are taking action to help those who
New and Expanded Overnight Shelters in Buckman Neighborhood Read More
By Naomi Granek Brown, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Mt. Scott Learning Center (MSLC) is an alternative high school in SE Portland, currently serving over 100 students. The school
Portland Alternative School Fundraises For Expansion Read More
By Tessa Rivard, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Portland is a lively city, full of bustling streets and energetic neighborhoods. Busy streets around Portland can be hazardous to drivers
A Look at Intersection Daylighting in SE Portland Read More
By Frances Vice, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Beginning around July 2025, tenants will start moving into the Cesar Apartments, located at 1610 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd., which
Making a Dent in Houselessness at Cesar Apartments Read More
By Norah Dobrot, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, volunteers gather in the gymnasium and parking lot of Portland Open Bible Church
A Look Into Portland Food Project Read More
By Audrey Lynch, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post On the second floor of Whitewood Gardens, an assisted living facility in SE Portland, a unique crafts area resides. While his
A Shipbuilder Despite the Odds: The Story of Stephen Hart Read More
By Jonathan Sommer, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post In recent years, Portland has seen freezing ice storms which caused mass power outages, shut down roads and led to numerous
Winter is Coming: How to Support Our Unhoused Neighbors Read More
By Tessa Rivard, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post As sunlight shines through the trees, a group of children in colorful rain jackets are circled in a small clearing in
Portland Forest School’s Approach to Learning is Based Outdoors Read More
By Jodie Coughlin, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post At the beginning of September, a new pair of food carts arrived on SE 52nd Ave. and Woodward St., located near
New Food Carts Arrive Next to Franklin HS Read More
By Jake Lubin For the last two years, Franklin Talks was integrated into every Franklin student’s school year. Four times a year, Franklin took 90 minutes out of the day
Franklin Talks Will Not Be Returning This Year Read More
By Francesca Silverstein, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post Three suspected arsonists have been arrested after allegedly setting a string of fires within Mt. Tabor Park. According to the Multnomah
Suspects Detained in Mt. Tabor Arson Case Read More
By Maya Bryant, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post For the first time in its history, Franklin High School ran its Franklin Talks program; an hour-long discussion surrounding racial equity
Franklin Talks: Normalizing Talking About Race Read More
By Miranda Phinney, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post During a year in which the Portland Association of Teachers reported half of all surveyed educators are considering early retirement, a
Substitute Teacher Shortage Contributes to High Stress Levels for Educators Read More
By Luke Ramsey On November 6, Franklin High School’s varsity men’s and women’s cross country teams finished in the top four in Oregon’s State Championships 5K races. Senior runners Charlie
Fall Sports Recap: Cross Country Strikes Again for Franklin High School Lightning Read More
By Nora Hugo and Sophie McEwen The Franklin Post staff are excited to announce they will be bringing young voices to The Southeast Examiner this school year by contributing one student
Student Journalists Contribute to The Southeast Examiner Read More
