Lizzy Acker
@lizzyacker.bsky.social
I'm a reporter and advice columnist for The Oregonian. Send me questions and thoughts at lacker@oregonian.com.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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The IRS' online tax prep program, a free alternative to commercial software, is dead, federal officials informed Oregon and other states this week. @aimeegreen.bsky.social reports:
IRS cancels free tax filing program, Oregon senator blasts Trump for hurting taxpayers
Oregon and other states were notified Monday that a new program that let taxpayers file electronically for free is dead.
www.oregonlive.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The IRS' online tax prep program, a free alternative to commercial software, is dead, federal officials informed Oregon and other states this week. @aimeegreen.bsky.social reports:
Today I saw a maybe 10-year-old kid rollerblading home from school in the absolutely pouring rain, no coat, just vibes. I'd like to nominate that girl for Oregon Girl of the Year.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Today I saw a maybe 10-year-old kid rollerblading home from school in the absolutely pouring rain, no coat, just vibes. I'd like to nominate that girl for Oregon Girl of the Year.
That was a fun one to witness from the stands.
From last night: Trail Blazers rally from 22-point deficit to stun Oklahoma City, end 16-game losing streak vs. Thunder.
“We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. we’re young. We’re fast. And we’re on an uprise. There’s something special in Portland ..."
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...
“We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. we’re young. We’re fast. And we’re on an uprise. There’s something special in Portland ..."
www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...
‘Something special in Portland:’ Trail Blazers rally from 22-point deficit to stun Oklahoma City
The Blazers hand the Thunder their first loss of the season, showing yet again they are no longer a bumbling, fumbling, punching bag the rest of the NBA beats up on.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
That was a fun one to witness from the stands.
Here's some good news: www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...
People announces ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ and shockingly ... gets it right
Let’s be honest. People Magazine hasn’t always had the best picks when it comes to naming the “Sexiest Man Alive.”
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November 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Here's some good news: www.oregonlive.com/trending/202...
Something I've been thinking about and apparently other people are too: www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...
Why Tho? What can I do when the world is falling apart?
I feel helpless and hopeless in the face of the national narrative and also scared that even though my city isn’t actually burning, my country is collapsing around me.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Something I've been thinking about and apparently other people are too: www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...
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BREAKING news for typeface fans
Sources exclusively confirm to me that @oregonian.com has changed its web headline font to Noto Serif (top image).
We salute Farnham (bottom image) for its years of noble service
Sources exclusively confirm to me that @oregonian.com has changed its web headline font to Noto Serif (top image).
We salute Farnham (bottom image) for its years of noble service
October 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
BREAKING news for typeface fans
Sources exclusively confirm to me that @oregonian.com has changed its web headline font to Noto Serif (top image).
We salute Farnham (bottom image) for its years of noble service
Sources exclusively confirm to me that @oregonian.com has changed its web headline font to Noto Serif (top image).
We salute Farnham (bottom image) for its years of noble service
Sometimes, I strongly disagree with Dear Abby... www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...
Why Tho? Want to blow up your perfectly great relationship? ‘Gently’ tell your girlfriend her facial hair bothers you
Your fiancée’s facial hair is part of who she is. Asking her to get rid of it is a cataclysmic mistake.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Sometimes, I strongly disagree with Dear Abby... www.oregonlive.com/advice/2025/...
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All we wanted was a chance to talk
'stead we only got outlined in chalk
feet have bled, a million miles we've walked
revealing, at the end of the day, the charade
--D'Angelo
once in a generation? only if that generation is very lucky.
'stead we only got outlined in chalk
feet have bled, a million miles we've walked
revealing, at the end of the day, the charade
--D'Angelo
once in a generation? only if that generation is very lucky.
October 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
All we wanted was a chance to talk
'stead we only got outlined in chalk
feet have bled, a million miles we've walked
revealing, at the end of the day, the charade
--D'Angelo
once in a generation? only if that generation is very lucky.
'stead we only got outlined in chalk
feet have bled, a million miles we've walked
revealing, at the end of the day, the charade
--D'Angelo
once in a generation? only if that generation is very lucky.
I wrote and published four stories AND interviewed Malala Yusefezia this morning and I just need to put that out there somewhere in the world. IT'S NOT EVEN NOON YET.
October 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I wrote and published four stories AND interviewed Malala Yusefezia this morning and I just need to put that out there somewhere in the world. IT'S NOT EVEN NOON YET.
“Most recently, the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet was the naked bicyclers in Portland who were protesting ICE down there," Johnson said. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
U.S. House Speaker calls Portland naked bike ride ‘most threatening thing I’ve seen yet’
"The most threatening thing I’ve seen yet was the naked bicyclers in Portland who were protesting ICE down there," said U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson Tuesday.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
“Most recently, the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet was the naked bicyclers in Portland who were protesting ICE down there," Johnson said. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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‘Hell hole’? ‘Burning’? ‘War ravaged’? 11 Portlanders tell @lizzyacker.bsky.social what the city is really like
‘Hell hole’? ‘Burning’? ‘War-torn’? 11 Portlanders on what the city is really like
What's life really like here, according to Portlanders?
www.oregonlive.com
October 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
‘Hell hole’? ‘Burning’? ‘War ravaged’? 11 Portlanders tell @lizzyacker.bsky.social what the city is really like
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Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them
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www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them
Portland was mentioned repeatedly during the roundtable event.
www.oregonlive.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them
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www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
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Turn your attention away from that single block in South Portland and you'll find so, so, so (truly so!) much to love in the city right now.
8 reasons you should visit Portland right now, despite what you may be hearing
All eyes have been on our city, which just so happens to be beautiful this time of year.
www.oregonlive.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Turn your attention away from that single block in South Portland and you'll find so, so, so (truly so!) much to love in the city right now.
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Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.
October 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.
Well we loved it www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/10...
We tried the new Tacolate from Salt & Straw. It might be the best thing they’ve ever made
Salt & Straw has succeeded in making an ice cream treat that looks like a Choco Taco and has the general vibe of a Choco Taco, but is many times better than before.
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October 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Well we loved it www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/10...
It's hard to watch this and not think about your own kid and not start crying in the office. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuCb...
Immigration officials took their parents. A Portland couple gave 4 kids a new home
YouTube video by The Oregonian
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October 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It's hard to watch this and not think about your own kid and not start crying in the office. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuCb...
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This message has popped up at the top of U.S. Forest Service websites this morning.
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
This message has popped up at the top of U.S. Forest Service websites this morning.
Protect Portland! We're bringing the Choco Taco back! www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/09...
That Taco Bell/Salt & Straw ‘Choco Taco’ collab? It’s finally happening
The ice cream taco treat brought to you by Taco Bell and Salt & Straw is about to be available for purchase.
www.oregonlive.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Protect Portland! We're bringing the Choco Taco back! www.oregonlive.com/food/2025/09...
This is probably the biggest project I have ever done and Part 4, the final installment, is out today. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
Is ‘drop, cover and hold on’ an outdated earthquake safety plan? Earthquakes and schools, Part 4
Some experts believe the best option for people in unstable buildings is to evacuate in an earthquake.
www.oregonlive.com
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is probably the biggest project I have ever done and Part 4, the final installment, is out today. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
I'm off this week but...read this anyway! www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
An old, hulking problem in Portland: Earthquakes and schools, Part 3
Hundreds of kids in Portland attend schools with high seismic risk ratings.
www.oregonlive.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I'm off this week but...read this anyway! www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show indefinitely for Charlie Kirk comments
The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.
www.oregonlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The network’s decision came Nexstar announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely over his comments.
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This series by @lizzyacker.bsky.social is definitely giving me nightmares. Must read.
I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
When the Cascadia earthquake hits, which Portland-area schools could crumble? Earthquakes and schools, Part 1
What will it take to make sure Oregonians don’t find themselves pulling children from crushing brick and concrete, desperately hoping for a miracle?
www.oregonlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This series by @lizzyacker.bsky.social is definitely giving me nightmares. Must read.
I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
When the Cascadia earthquake hits, which Portland-area schools could crumble? Earthquakes and schools, Part 1
What will it take to make sure Oregonians don’t find themselves pulling children from crushing brick and concrete, desperately hoping for a miracle?
www.oregonlive.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I've been working on this story for months and today the first part is live! Will it give you nightmares? Maybe! But, ultimately, this is a solvable problem. www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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Another really great read from Bill.
Last year, we shared the story of a former inmate who went on to become the oldest player in college basketball and the captain at Southern Oregon.
The latest chapter in Brett Hollins' journey may be the most meaningful of all.
A story about going back and spreading hope — with a basketball game.
The latest chapter in Brett Hollins' journey may be the most meaningful of all.
A story about going back and spreading hope — with a basketball game.
A former Oregon college basketball player returns to prison, sharing a message of hope
Four years after he was released from Oregon's largest prison, Brett Hollins returned to motivate and inspire current inmates — by staging more than a basketball game.
www.oregonlive.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Another really great read from Bill.