Fish die-off on Oregon beach not a sign of climate change, officials say. Portland registers another homicide, this time in Lloyd District. Lillard’s shooting woes continue, but superstar Blazer undeterred.

The Dalles sues The Oregonian to prevent release of Google’s water deal. Portland and Multnomah County to spend $40 million in surplus taxes on homeless people. Thorns name Karina LeBlanc as new general manager

Huge changes to SE Portland school boundaries under consideration. Oregonians are quitting their jobs in droves. Oregon Health & Science University to launch $650 million expansion

Amazon contractors in Oregon sue, seek $15 million over ‘unsafe,’ ‘unreasonable’ driving conditions. More than 40 percent of state workers on leave for failing to get COVID vaccine are corrections workers. Jonathan Smith and Mario Cristobal on watchlis...

Terry Bean’s lawyers push to have sex abuse case dismissed, citing lead detective’s biases. Nicholas Kristof formally launches gubernatorial campaign. Little Beast Brewing in SE Portland adds Lawless Barbeque to the menu.

Portland man told police he was high on meth when he shot, killed 2 people. More PPS students grabbing free lunches, particularly at wealthier schools. Oregon-born condors fly free in Arizona

6 former UO women athletes alleged body shaming in track and field program. Oregon’s drug decriminalization measure off to spotty start. 18 year old dies in motorcycle crash in SE Portland.

Tens of thousands lose power in Portland, NW Oregon due to heavy winds, rain. Trader Joe’s opening in SW Portland this week. Ducks, Beavers win and remain tied for Pac-12 North lead

Intel sees stocks plunge following CEO’s new comeback plan. Portland roofing company gets biggest DEQ fine in history. Damian Lillard makes NBA’s 75 greatest players list.

Washington sees more than 1800 state workers retire, resign or fired following vaccine deadline. Oregon doled out more than twice as many ‘religious exemptions’ than Washington. Private donors funding another new building for University of Oregon footb...

Portland finally identifies homicide victim 11 days later. Unemployment rate dips to 4.7 percent, nearly historic low. Trail Blazers tip off season against Sacramento as Lillard reaffirms desire to stay in Portland.

Third person dies months after July 4th apartment fire in Portland. Oregon to see first tech IPO since 2004. Oregon expected to hit herd immunity against Delta variant in late December

Rent assistance delays leave thousands of Oregon renters on brink of eviction. Portland’s construction crane count has dropped by nearly half. Gresham firefighter running the Boston Marathon helps save life

Family of woman who died in heat wave files lawsuit citing negligence. Portland Thorns tape over controversial sponsor’s logo. Portland Public Schools to boost pay for some bus drivers by up to $6 an hour

Portland will no longer host NWSL championship game as fallout continues from former Thorns’ coach scandal. Larry Miller, former Portland Trail Blazers executive, reveals he killed a man as a teenager. Salt & Straw is expanding to Eugene, Beaverton.

Nicholas Kristof takes step toward running for governor of Oregon. Family of woman who died of rare blood clot tied to J&J vaccine thanks supporters. Former Nike athlete files $20 million lawsuit against the company, Alberto Salazar

Teen shot, injured outside Dollar Tree in Gresham. Employment Department finally fixes phones, 19 months after crisis started. Trail Blazers land ESPN’s Neil Everett for halftime show -- on the road

Oregon temporarily drops college degree requirement for substitute teachers. Portland sees record revenue windfall as city leaders prep for fall budget fight. New car-free bridge installed in Portland.

3 former Trail Blazers, 1 current assistant coach, indicted in alleged defrauding scheme for NBA benefits. Oregon Ducks star running back is out for the season. Interstate 84 will close this weekend as crews install bike and pedestrian bridge.

COVID vaccines prevented 1,500 new infections among Oregon seniors, 200 deaths. Gypsy Jokers biker gang racketeering, murder trial declared a mistrial after judge contracts COVID. NBA leaders rank Lillard league’s second best point guard, one of top cl...

Democratic lawmaker from Lake Oswego who chaired redistricting appears to be running for Congress. Proud Boy founded guilty of assault, menacing. Nora will get a companion at the Oregon Zoo.

COVID cases fall for fifth straight week. Gordon Sondland and Katy Durant file for divorce. One of Portland’s iconic restaurants, Paley’s Place, will close this fall

DHS compiled intelligence reports on protesters arrested in Portland without legal justification, report finds. Kindergarten enrollment in Portland Public Schools way down again. Whitman Elementary becomes first Portland Public Schools to participate i...

New group targets elected conservatives as ‘villains’ of the pandemic. BiMart is getting out of the pharmacy business. PPS reports 87 percent of staff fully vaccinated.

Yamhill woman was one of injured passengers on Amtrak that derailed in Montana. Portland company faces federal scrutiny for allegedly failing to accommodate deaf job applicant. Oregon and Washington reopen chinook season.