News Updates from The Oregonian

A rundown of the day's top Portland and Oregon headlines from The Oregonian/OregonLive.

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Oregon has deployed ‘historic’resources in firs...
Apple leases new space in Beaverton. COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Oregon. Bandon Dunes will host 13 major golf championships.
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Families and friend grieve Portland teen killed...
Home prices rose across all of Portland last decade. Most Oregon children soon will receive up to $1,100 apiece to help buy food. Edniesha Curry, former Oregon Ducks guard and WNBA player, joins Chauncey Billups’ staff
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Food cart workers recount chaotic, scary shooti...
Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan releases list of potential properties for homeless shelters. Bootleg fire approaches 300,000 acres as evacuation warnings continue. Some Oregon workers increasingly confident about economic outlook.
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Governor Brown was at former staffer’s winery o...
Bootleg fire continues to grow, damage structures. Jockey dies at Prineville fairgrounds during horserace. Beach walkers spot strange 100-pound tropical fish
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Gov. Kate Brown should stop urging unvaccinated...
The case of the mugshot with the missing tattoos ends on a hopeful note. Escaped inmate who allegedly attacked 2 women was unsupervised for hours, lawsuit claims. Portland Winterhawks unveil new logo after 44 years.
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Bootleg fire is the nation's largest and it now...
Most Multnomah County heatwave victims were white men, had no AC. Washington prosecutors say shooting of unarmed Jenoah Donal was justified. Vancouver's ZoomInfo buys tech company for $575 million in cash
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Oregon officials say they need to be better pre...
Mother’s Bistro received nearly $5 million in federal grants, records show. Linfield professor fired this April sues for $4 million, claims whistleblower status. Oregon Capitol building reopens to public for first time since early 2020
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Bootleg fire in Klamath county rages on, more t...
Deputy knocked unconscious by intoxicated people at McMenamin’s Edgefield. Oregon businesses are optimistic about a return to normal soon. Thorns teen phenom makes home debut in scoreless draw.
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Fireworks caused fatal apartment fire, Portland...
2 wildfires burning in hot conditions in Southern Oregon, both still growing. Renters in Multnomah County now have 90 days of eviction protection. Kate Brown named to Biden’s special committee on security.
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Heatwave death toll rises to 116
Man indicted on 2 attempted murder charges for alleged beating of Japanese women. Oregon employment department misses deadline to improve call wait times. Oregon Ducks star inks deal with Phil Knight, Tinker Hatfield
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Phil Knight gives another $500 million to UO
Fireworks ban may have been effective after all, Portland says. Brown will order emergency rules to protect workers from heat following farmworker’s death. Linfield loses prestigious wine program director, other staffers as school still faces crisis
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Northeast Portland apartment fire kills at leas...
Staggering death tolls raises questions about Oregon's response to extreme heat. A signature-gathering drive to recall Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler is underway. Olivia Moultrie makes Thorns debut at 15 after winning court case
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Gov. Brown says she learned of the heatwave dea...
OHSU nurse files suit against Portland Police officer for excessive force. 2 Oregonians drown in separate incidents at the coast, Columbia River. TriMet is free on Fourth of July weekend
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Heat wave killed at least 63 people in Oregon
Concordia University property sells to Lutheran church’s financial arm. Portland Timbers and Thorns say crowds can be back to full capacity in less than 2 weeks. Teen phenom Olivia Moultrie signs 3-year deal with Portland Thorns.
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Oregon is open for business a COVID-19 restrict...
Vancouver father, 20, identified as Portland’s latest homicide victim. Oregon man died at work in Marion County field during heat wave. Portland homeless camp cited as reason for golf tournament ditching the city was swept before tourney announced its ...
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Portland once again shatters record high heat l...
Oregon sees influx of people citing heat-related illnesses at hospitals. Grant HS coach, players file federal lawsuit over Title IX issues. Portland changes tune and bans fireworks, though it won't patrol streets or ban sales
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Portland records new all-time high temperature ...
Gov. Kate Brown will lift coronavirus restrictions no later than June 30. Oregon lawmakers wrapped up a five-month session June 26 that was marked by high-spending. Oregon’s minimum wage will rise July 1 to as much as $14 an hour for some.
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Portland could set heat record this weekend
With temperatures in the 100s this weekend, experts give tips on how to stay healthy and safe. Oregon health officials announced 232 new coronavirus cases and one death Thursday and expect the Delta variant of the virus to spread rapidly in coming week...
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Two protesters are suing the feds for using exc...
Oregon lawmakers plan to spend more than $67 million dollars over the next two years on expanding publicly funded preschool. Another COVID-19 outbreak at Multnomah County’s Inverness Jail has sickened 25 inmates over the past month, county officials co...
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Portland police will no longer stop motorists f...
Oregon Senate approved legislation to protect renters from eviction for an additional 60 days if they apply for rent assistance. A 5th grade girl from Portland died Thursday after she was swept out to sea on the Oregon coast. A heatwave is expected thi...
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Mike Nearman wants his seat in the Oregon House...
Woman kidnapped by murder suspect returns to Oregon. Oregon democrats won't fund stimulus bill for essential workers. The Waterfront Blues Festival returns to Portland
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Oregon misses target to lift coronavirus restri...
Portland Police Bureau in unprecedented disarray. Triple homicide suspect turns himself in to police in Wisconsin. Oregon lawmakers plan to use federal money to fund projects in districts
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Dozens of Portland police officers resign from ...
Japanese leaders sent blistering letter to Kate Brown in wake of escaped prisoner’s assault. Oregon Congressional leaders say they will fight for Rose Quarter freeway money if the state revises plan to accommodate buildings on freeway caps. U.S. Track ...
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Oregon students shouldn’t have to prove they ca...
Newberg man charged with attempted murder after shooting 3-year-old in head with high power pellet rifle. TriMet names Sam Desue Jr. as general manager. Jordan Kent out as Blazers play-by-play caller; Kevin Calabro expected to return
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Portland cop indicted on assault charges tied t...
Dutch Bros files IPO in first major Oregon company to go public since 2004. Oregon runner banned for 4 years for doping, she blames Beaverton burrito. Bellingham’s Chuckanut brewery will open beer hall in SE Portland
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