Portland Observer
Portland, Oregon, United StatesEnglishThe Portland Observer is a weekly newspaper based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1970, it focuses on the African American community and local news. The publication covers politics, education, civil rights, and cultural events, serving as an important voice for diversity and social justice in the region.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PORTLAND
Operating as a single-daily newspaper market, the local press environment centers around one major regional publication supported by several alternative, collegiate, and ethnic weeklies. Advance Publications owns The Oregonian, which has served as the dominant broadsheet since its founding in 1850. Readers seeking investigative or specialized coverage frequently turn to Willamette Week, a recognized alternative weekly, alongside community-focused publications such as the African American-owned The Skanner and the Asian Reporter. Paperboy lists 10 newspapers in Portland.
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