61-year-old man airlifted to hospital after ATV accident
2023-01-26
A 61-year-old man was life-flighted to a local hospital after an ATV accident Wednesday morning, according to Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue.Continue Reading
Woman awarded $1 million after racial discrimination at Tanasbourne gas station
2023-01-26
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A woman attempting to fuel up her car in Hillsboro nearly three years ago was awarded $1 million by a jury this week after she alleged a gas station worker discriminated against her.Continue Reading
Benson High School Girls Bowling Team makes state championship, first time in history
2023-01-26
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The Benson Polytechnic High School Girls Bowling Team is heading to the state championship. It’s the first time the team has made it there in the school’s history. Continue Reading
COVID-19 immunity strengthens over time in vaccinated people, OHSU Study shows
2023-01-26
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The human body’s immunity to COVID-19 gets stronger as more time passes between vaccinations and infections, according to a new study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University researchers. Continue Reading
Construction could close nearly half of Multnomah County Libraries at times
2023-01-26
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Nearly half of the libraries in Multnomah County will be closed at times throughout 2023 as the buildings undergo major construction, Director of Libraries Vailey Oehlke told patrons in an email sent Tuesday. Continue Reading
Annual point-in-time homeless count begins in Portland
2023-01-26
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A massive effort is underway to try and count the number of homeless people in the Tri-County area.Continue Reading
Arctic blast brings snow chances back to Portland this weekend
2023-01-25
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Another round of arctic air is on its way to the Portland metro area this weekend. The chance of snow in places like downtown become increasingly more likely as lingering rain showers coincide with freezing temperatures.Continue Reading
45-year-old man arrested for suspected child sex crimes
2023-01-25
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A 45-year-old man was arrested in Eugene for suspected internet child sex crimes.Continue Reading
Oregon receives mixed reviews in State of Tobacco Control report
2023-01-25
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ALA reports that the Beaver State allocated $53,108,908 in state funding for tobacco control for fiscal year 2023.Continue Reading
TriMet permanently bans man accused of biting off victim’s ear
2023-01-25
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The man accused of violently biting off an elderly man’s ear at a Gresham MAX station was permanently banned from TriMet on Wednesday, marking the second-ever lifetime ban issued.Continue Reading
This Oregon town lets you dig for 33-million-year-old fossils and take them home
2023-01-25
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Three hours east of Portland, in a town of 450 people, the local high school doubles as an amateur archaeological dig. Some 33 million years ago, the land was a sprawling forest of ancient deciduous redwoods, sycamore trees, maples, oaks, alders and elms.Continue Reading
Convicted killer Billy Oatney Jr. will be getting a retrial
2023-01-25
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A high-profile murder defendant from the 90s is getting a second chance.Continue Reading
See which authors were selected as finalists for the 2023 Oregon Book Awards
2023-01-25
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Literary Arts, a Portland-based nonprofit that helps build community around books and storytelling, announced the finalists for the 2023 Oregon Book Awards on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Oregon receives $3 million in rental assistance funding to deal with ‘urgent crisis’
2023-01-25
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Oregon lawmakers announced Tuesday that the U.S. Treasury is providing the state with more than $3 million in rental assistance funding.Continue Reading
Dramatic testimony in Warren Forrest murder trial
2023-01-24
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Dramatic testimony unfolded in a Vancouver courtroom Tuesday when a woman who survived an attack decades ago took the stand against Warren Forrest, now on trial for the 1974 murder of Martha Morrison.Continue Reading
The best public schools in Oregon for 2023, according to data site rankings
2023-01-24
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When it comes to attending high school in Oregon, some schools are better than others, according to rankings released by Niche.Continue Reading
Former Beaverton mayor sentenced to federal prison for child porn possession
2023-01-24
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Former Beaverton Mayor Dennis “Denny” Doyle was sentenced to six months in federal prison and five years of probation on Jan. 24 for illegally possessing child pornography.Continue Reading
Thousands enter to win tour of Portland’s sewage treatment plant
2023-01-24
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More than 300,000 fliers were mailed out to Portlanders on Jan. 21 with a curious offer: A chance to win a tour of the city’s sewage treatment plant.Continue Reading
Portland Thorns fire assistant coach, athletic trainer following NWSL investigation
2023-01-24
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Following two more investigations into the Portland Thorns’ alleged misconduct, the National Women’s Soccer League announced on Tuesday that two staffers were fired and the team’s physician will be under heightened oversight.Continue Reading
Yelp ranked this Oregon coast pizzeria higher than Portland restaurants
2023-01-24
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Five Oregon pizza restaurants made Yelps’ list of the Top Pizza Spots in the U.S.Continue Reading
Portland police data shows how 2022 shootings compared to previous years
2023-01-24
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The month with the most shooting incidents was March, with 147 shootings.Continue Reading
Stagnant winds to fuel worsening air quality in NW Oregon, SW Washington
2023-01-24
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The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration has issued an air stagnation advisory for a large swath of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, including the entire Willamette Valley, as air quality is forecast to worsen throughout the week as a result of the region’s lifeless winds.Continue Reading
Rep. Bonamici making progress after she was struck by driver in Portland
2023-01-24
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., said Monday that she’s making progress but still recovering at home after she and her husband were struck by a driver in Portland on Friday, Jan. 13. Continue Reading
‘Pollinator Paradise’ license plate would support bee research at OSU
2023-01-23
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Oregonians might soon have the option to sport a license plate that helps support the state’s native pollinators. Continue Reading
Massive sinkhole swallows up chunk of Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area
2023-01-23
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A sinkhole 20 feet wide and 15 feet deep has formed at Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in the northwest corner of the park’s sand dune.Continue Reading
These Portland plant shops rank as some of the best in the U.S.
2023-01-23
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Portland anthophiles rejoice, you are surrounded by some of the best plant shops around. According to Yelp.com, three of the 50 best plant stores in the U.S. and Canada are here in Portland.Continue Reading
Portland activist talks charter reform, policing, Wheeler’s homeless camp proposal
2023-01-22
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Candace Avalos is one of the most engaged citizen advocates in Portland, having served on the Charter Review Commission that changed city government and chaired the Citizen’s Review Committee.Continue Reading
‘The No Hate Zone’ founder calls on Portland to address gun violence
2023-01-22
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Portland’s The No Hate Zone founder, Sam Sachs, describes himself as an agitator and an activist.Continue Reading
‘It’s still kind of surreal’: LaMichael James reflects on heading to CFB Hall of Fame
2023-01-21
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Former University of Oregon running back LaMichael James has had an eventful last week and a half.Continue Reading
Ex-middle school custodian sentenced to 10 years for voyeurism
2023-01-21
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James Mattson, who pled guilty to 137 counts of voyeurism, was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday.Continue Reading
Highest-rated bars in Portland, Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
2023-01-20
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Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated bars in Portland, Oregon from Tripadvisor.Continue Reading
Hillsboro Hops announce hiring of first female manager in High-A history
2023-01-20
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The Hillsboro Hops will make history when they take the field in 2023, thanks to a new member of their coaching staff.Continue Reading
Oregon nurses ask hospitals to address immediate staffing concerns
2023-01-20
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ONA reports that 27.1% of active nurses resigned from their jobs in 2022.Continue Reading
Highest-rated restaurants for dates and special occasions in Portland, Oregon, according to Tripadvisor
2023-01-20
Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants for special occasions in Portland, Oregon from Tripadvisor.Continue Reading
Woman arrested after traffic stop uncovers 130 grams of meth
2023-01-20
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A Corvallis woman is facing multiple charges after authorities said methamphetamine was discovered during a traffic stop Wednesday morning.Continue Reading
Authorities: Man tased by SWAT team after threatening to shoot, kill neighbors
2023-01-20
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A man threatened to retrieve a gun and kill two people in a Vancouver neighborhood Thursday morning, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.Continue Reading
Gresham police searching for suspect in attempted sex assault
2023-01-20
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An attempted sexual assault took place at Pat Pfeifer Park in Gresham Thursday afternoon, according to police.Continue Reading
Sen. Ron Wyden talks debt ceiling, Oregon mental health issues with KOIN 6 News
2023-01-20
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden joined KOIN 6 News in the studio on Thursday to talk about the nation’s debt ceiling and the state’s mental health issues.Continue Reading
MultCo’s 95,000-square-foot East County Library is underway
2023-01-20
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Multnomah County Library has released more details on the new 95,000-square-foot East County Library, which will be the second largest library in the county after the central location in Downtown Portland.Continue Reading
Could sea otters return to Oregon? Petition wants them reintroduced
2023-01-20
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The Center for Biological Diversity submitted a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday asking federal officials to reintroduce sea otters to a large stretch of the West Coast. Continue Reading
Oregon, Washington forests receive millions in federal funding for wildfire prevention
2023-01-20
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Thursday that the federal government has allocated additional funding to expand efforts to reduce wildfire risk in western states. Oregon and Washington will both receive support. Continue Reading
Oregon Zoo polar bear helping scientists track wild bears with ‘Burr on Furr’ device
2023-01-19
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Nora has recently been providing beta testing for Burr on Furr — a prototype tech innovation to give conservation scientists a better way to track wild bears in the Arctic.Continue Reading
Police: Gun, drugs discovered inside stolen car being used for jump-start
2023-01-19
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Two stolen vehicles were found in Northeast Portland, along with guns and narcotics, Portland police said.Continue Reading
Portland, Metro partners on four more affordable housing projects
2023-01-19
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The Portland Housing Bureau expects to open four new affordable housing projects funded in part by Metro’s regional housing bond between 2025 and 2029.Continue Reading
Portland Pride 2023 festivities moved to July
2023-01-19
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This year’s Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade is slated for Saturday, July 15 to Sunday, July 16.Continue Reading
Smith Rock State Park construction will close certain areas this summer
2023-01-19
A footbridge replacement at Smith Rock State Park might be impacting your summer vacation plans.Continue Reading
Wheeler’s Office: Timeline of complaints against Sam Adams
2023-01-17
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Six female city employees filed complaints against former Portland mayor Sam Adams while he worked under Mayor Ted Wheeler, according to a statement from Wheeler’s office.Continue Reading
Video captures suspects in Milwaukie restaurant burglaries
2023-01-17
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The Milwaukie Police Department is investigating a string of restaurant burglaries that happened on Monday.Continue Reading
Homicide unit investigates shooting death in Northeast Portland
2023-01-17
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Homicide detectives are investigating after a man died from a gunshot wound injury Monday afternoon, the Portland Police Bureau said. Continue Reading
Oregon bill could allow school staff to give kids naloxone without parent permission
2023-01-17
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Children 13 years old and younger are dying of fentanyl poisoning at a rate faster than other age groups, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shared by the nonprofit Families against Fentanyl. Continue Reading