News Updates from The Oregonian

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

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Man missing in Columbia River Gorge found alive.
Convention Center vaccine site to close next month, increase in Oregon unemployment benefits, Screen Door opens restaurant in the Pearl.
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Portland officials blame federal government for...
Oregon to lower speed limit after deaths on East Portland highway. U.S. chip manufacturing comeback could bypass the Silicon Forest. Central Oregon park certified as official "Dark Sky Park."
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Oregon to offer walk-in vaccines at mass clinics.
Governor to expand capacity for gyms and theaters, New homeless shelter planned at East Portland former hotel, Relief fund resumes distributing money to Black Oregonian business owners following lawsuit.
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Intel plans to expand in Oregon, new CEO says.
PSU to require vaccines in the fall, gun control legislation headed to governor's desk, Blazers to allow limited spectators.
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Oregon will move 15 counties out from ‘extreme ...
Workplaces to require masks, inmates seek class action status for COVID in prisons, OSU to require vaccinations.
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New changes in Oregon coronavirus restrictions.
DA asks for investigation into fatal Tigard police shooting. Former Oregon House speaker cited in prostitution sting. Damon Wayans Jr. filming pilot in Portland.
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Oregon's COVID vaccine push is slowing down.
Six people were arrested as May Day protests turned destructive. The University of Oregon improperly transferred funds to bolster its athletics department. Oregon lawmaker charged for allowing violent demonstrators into closed Capitol.
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Oregon governor extends coronavirus state of em...
Portland City Council approves rules to provide more shelter for homeless people. Comedian Mohanad Elshieky will get $35K settlement in 2019 border patrol stop. Oregon House approves gun control bill.
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Critics say too many trees are being cut in Ore...
Oregon is still slow to grant jobless benefits. TriMet finalizes contract with union. Three private Oregon colleges will require COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Oregon House passes suite of police reform bills.
Oregon reinstates indoor dining ban in 15 counties starting Friday. Seven people were injured by gunfire during a vigil for a man killed in a shooting. Portland waives $11 million fine against federal government over courthouse fence. Oregonians can so...
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Oregon gains a sixth seat in Congress.
Oregon poised to shut down indoor dining in some counties as COVID-19 hospitalizations spike. Federal agents arrest Hillsboro, Oregon, man in Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Bill will allow drivers from out of state to get Oregon license without know...
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More contagious COVID-19 variant now dominant a...
Family of man shot by Portland police officer calls for special prosecutor. Oregon has yet to collect on COVID-19 workplace fines. Budget proposes $150 million to address homelessness in Multnomah County.
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Oregon investigating whether Johnson & Johnson’...
Nearly 1,000 new coronavirus cases reported for second day in row. Motel-turned-shelter to open in Hillsboro. Portland leaders kickstart new citywide cleanup effort with $750K.
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Oregon reports nearly 1,000 new cases of COVID-...
Oregon Department of Corrections sued for charging prisoners for artificial limbs and other medical equipment. Unseasonably warm temperatures, widespread drought, wildfires and burn bans return to Oregon. Portland lowers speed limit on dangerous stretc...
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Portland mayor declares state of emergency ahea...
Portland Garment Factory severely damaged by fire, Protesters damage Boys & Girls Club building, Former Trail Blazer and TriMet bus driver dies.
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ACLU-Oregon files suit against Ashland police o...
Newspaper carrier fatally shot man who got into his car, 2022 Oregon Governor's race already crowded, Stacy Abrams and Katie Couric to speak at Powell's virtual event.
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Oregon COVID-19 cases predicted to rise even as...
Man shot by Portland police officer struggled with mental illness, substance abuse. Staffing shortage worsens at Oregon state psychiatric hospital. Clark County, Wash., firefighters encounter serval, a large African wild cat, while fighting blaze.
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Oregon House Republicans agree to speed up lawm...
Portland launches easy-entry jobs program that cleans up trash. Portland school playground closed because of chemical munitions used by police during protests. Portland airport traffic is up. TriMet MAX work will delay east Portland trips.
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Oregon reports most new coronavirus cases in tw...
Oregon lags in vaccinating Latinos. Portland Public Schools expect full-time classroom instruction by fall. Federal watchdog confirms findings of The Oregonian/OregonLive investigation into radon in public housing.
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Portland police to be federally deputized in gu...
Oregon suspends use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine. Police declare riot in protest at police building. Skeletal remains found in rural Oregon identified as California man missing for 40 years. We found Portland's best boba tea.
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Oregon venues and festivals want answers on the...
Oregon Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipment slashed by 88%. Oregon crab fishers face new restrictions to protect whales. Parents want to save Portland Children's Museum, but records show its troubles aren't new.
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Portland affordable housing bond measure slow t...
Even Oregon opens COVID-19 vaccine elibility April 19, it could take weeks to get enough shots. Oregon House set to vote on gun storage mandate. Hotel occupancy remains low in Portland's central city but rebounds elsewhere. Nominate your workplace...
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Portland hires consultant to investigate police...
Small number of Oregonians test positive for COVID-19 despite vaccinations. "Right to repair" bill dies in Oregon Legislature. Oregon Lawmakers vote down headlights bill. Oregon vineyard sold to legendary French winemaker.
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Portland City Council approves $6 million respo...
1 in 3 Oregon students now getting in-classroom instruction. Oregon lawmakers propose caps on drug prices. Downtown Portland foot traffic increasing slightly. Contractors say Nike owes money on massive headquarters expansion.
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All Oregonians over 16 will be eligible for COV...
Portland officials reach deal on gun violence response. Inmates sue Multnomah County over jail conditions. Oregon lawmakers weigh bill to take the mystery out of recycling.
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