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's long-delayed unemployment computer upg...
Oregon governor weighs travel restrictions to curb coronavirus spread. Oregon high school sports delayed until 2021. Sen. Ron Wyden proposes Medicaid funding for policing alternative.
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A taxpayer-funded agency has become the Oregon ...
A medical center is surveying Portlanders about tear gas exposure. Two Portlanders testify to U.S. lawmakers, urging investigations into federal policing of protests.Warm Springs Reservation extends quarantine.
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Oregon lays off high-level earthquake risk engi...
Coronavirus positive testing rate growing in Oregon. 25 campers and staff contract COVID-19 at Portland-area day camp. Police release policy for alerting prosecutors to officers' potential credibility problems.
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Oregon governor rolls back rural county's coron...
Police and Portland protesters clash for first time since federal withdrawal began. Portland mayor circulates plan to revive downtown. Portland police report surge in shootings, homicides in July. Oregon's consumer spending starts to recover from ...
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Oregon State Police step in at Portland Protests
Portland mayor apologizes for 'indiscriminate' police use of tear gas. Portland is using more motels to house homeless. Nike announces 500 layoffs at Oregon world headquarters. Portland Rose Festival queen crowned.
4 min
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Federal officers set to leave Portland as state...
Portland Wall of Moms protest group fragments. Closed Portland restaurant Le Bistro Montage, a late-night favorite, to reopen as food cart. Oregon agriculture officials raise alarm about mystery seeds arriving by mail.
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26-year-old dies of COVID-19 in Oregon
Oregon sets requirements for bringing students back to school. Black Portland leaders announce reform agenda that's won the support of state and local leaders. The City of Portland is fining federal police $2000 an hour for blocking a bike lane wi...
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Portland mayor joins other cities' leaders in c...
Portland settles with downtown resident over stray tear gas entering apartment. Oregon's largest county sees increasing coronavirus cases. Powell's Books to close airport location.
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Judge declines to restrict federal police tacti...
Downtown Portland businesses face longer recovery in coronavirus economic downturn; Oregon health officials offer measured optimism in coronavirus outlook; Oregon districts begin to set plans for coming school year.
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Inspectors General to investigate federal law e...
Portland mayor among protesters tear gassed repeatedly on Wednesday. Group sues over Oregon governor's mask requirement. Portland voters could decide whether to fund universal preschool with tax on high earners. Independent redistriction commissio...
4 min
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Oregon governor backtracks on coronavirus reope...
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs institutes a two-week quarantine. Oregon attorney general seeks restrictions on federal agents policing protests. Nike begins large-scale layoffs. Oregon Employment Department misses unemployment processing goal for ...
5 min
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Feds say city can't curb 'lawlessness' downtown
Oregon reports 7 new coronavirus deaths, tying the state’s record. 18-year-old dies swimming in Willamette River. Oregon moves one step closer to permanently allowing home delivery of beer, spirits and wine
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Oregon man sues police over an overturned 2011 ...
Portland mayor says he won't give up role as police commissioner. Some Oregonians waiting two weeks for coronavirus test results. A million Oregonians will recieve checks for nearly $100 in gas station settlement. In-N-Out is considering a Tualati...
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Oregon to sue federal agencies over protest pol...
More Oregon coronavirus cases can't be traced to source, officials say. Oregon's top government leaders remain disproportionately white. State introduces new Google system to speed unemployment claims.
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Homeland Security head makes surprise visit to ...
Oregon health officials report another record high in new coronavirus cases. Budget writers propose to close prison on Oregon Coast as cost-cutting measure. Metro Council sends $7 billion transportation measure to November ballot. Portland deal extends...
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Portland school district will rename Woodrow Wi...
Oregon's top attorney overruled its top elections official on a ballot initiative dispute. Oregon lawmakers divvy up $200 million in coronavirus aid. PDX loses top airport crown.
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Federal agent who injured Portland demonstrator...
People of color remain disproportationately affected by the coronavirus. Portland sees jump in shootings. Oregonians whose unemployment is delayed may see $500 payments.
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Oregon bans indoor social gatherings of more th...
Portland Public Schools sets tentative plans for in-person instruction. Trump praised federal police in Portland days after one wounded a nonviolent protester. Lawsuit aims to force Oregon Employment Department fixes.
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Portland protester suffers skull fracture from ...
Oregon nursing home regulators missed warnings in Portland coronavirus outbreak. Figure widely cited as protest damage was inflated by one mall's coronavirus closure. Coronavirus kills 34-year-old in Portland area.
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Oregon hospitals see fewer COVID-19 deaths
Customers and workers complain Oregon businesses aren't enforcing mask mandate. Portland City Council limits food delivery fees to restaurants during coronavirus epidemic. What's in store for Rose City Justice, which marshalled protesters in ...
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Portland-area counties delay next phase of coro...
Police tally damage from protests as activists ask judge to restrain police tactics. Oregon appellate court recognizes nonbinary gender designation. Oregon gas prices rise slightly but remain near pandemic lows.
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More coronavirus cases seen in Oregonians in th...
University of Portland launches investigation after column alleges systemic racism and sexism. Senior prosecutor leaves Multnomah County District Attorney's Office as incoming reformist prepares to take office. Nearly 63,000 Oregon companies recie...
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U.S. marshals arrest 7 protesters in melee near...
Oregon hotels reopen to few tourists. Oregon Zoo and Portland Art Museum set to reopen. Popular Portland brewpub voluntarily closes again as owner eyes COVID-19 case spike.
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Governor urges Portland Police to de-escalate a...
Oregon's statewide coronavirus mask requirement less stringent than most. Portland students see new support in push to rename some schools. Portland mayor says voters might see parks levy on November ballot.
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Oregon sets record for new daily coronavirus cases
Oregon State Police trooper on leave after refusing to put on mask in coffee shop. Federal judge says Portland Police may not arrest or use force on journalists and legal observers covering protests. Portland-based Toro Bravo restaurants to shut down a...
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