News Updates from The Oregonian

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

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Governor warns Oregonians: wear masks or face m...
Key Oregon lawmaker rebukes Portland mayor over police response to protest. Oregon business groups express concern over Portland-are transportation tax measure. Coronavirus pandemic places new challenges on Portland refugees.
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Oregon governor extends coronavirus state of em...
Major Portland freeway project loses key support. Portland protest group says it will halt nightly marches. Backers say petition to legalize psychedelic mushrooms in Oregon has signatures to appear on ballot.
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Governor orders Oregonians to wear masks in ind...
Oregon extends coronavirus eviction moratorium and bar foreclosures. Rose Festival cancels major events, furloughs staff. Les Schwab Tire calls off search for buyer.
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Oregon could see exponential growth in coronavi...
Lawmakers wrap up historic session on police accountability; ACLU sues Portland over police tactics; Oregon highway traffic remains low even as businesses reopen.
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Oregon governor commutes sentences for 57 inmat...
At least 11 agencies have policed downtown Portland protests over the last month, raising questions of accountability; Oregon county drops mask exemption for people of color after racist backlash; furlough Oregon educators face delays in getting unempl...
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Jeremy Christian gets two life sentences in Por...
Oregon Employment Department discloses a huge backlog in claims for self-employed and part-time workers; Gresham police chief who resigned under pressure says she's taking the job back; Portland students will likely return to school part time.
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Jeremy Christian sentenced for 2017 MAX train k...
A Multnomah County judge on Wednesday sentenced Jeremy Christian to spend the rest of his life in prison for the murders of two fellow passengers on a MAX train in May 2017.
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Jeremy Christian sentencing delayed after outbu...
Oregon City mayor who downplayed police brutality faces recall effort; noose found at downtown Portland construction site; Coronavirus spike in Multnomah County linked to spread among friends, family
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Jeremy Christian to be sentenced for 2017 Portl...
Washington County community groups urge change after deputy's attack on inmate; 2 men suspected in Alabama mass shooting arrested in Oregon; Portland’s Darcelle XV drag nightclub nominated to historic register.
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Body of missing Washington County woman believe...
Oregon minimum wage set to rise in July. Clackamas County seeks to move forward with reopening. Portland and police union tentatively agree to extend police contract.
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Oregon county, hit by coronavirus surge, revers...
Family files lawsuit over 13-year-old's encounter with police. Oregon counties requiring masks account for 55% of state's population. Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, waylaid by coronavirus, considers some unorthodox alternatives.
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Oregon will lift some coronavirus restrictions ...
Portland City Council cuts police budget and redirects funds. District attorney-elect says he'll consider dropping charges against Portland protesters. New Oregon park named after infamous exploding whale.
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Coronavirus outbreak at rural Oregon church is ...
Portland Korean-inspired restaurant Revelry will close permanently. West Linn fires police sergeant over wrongful arrest. Chamber Music Northwest moves summer music festival online due to coronavirus.
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Known coronavirus cases jump fivefold overnight...
Portland Police to remove fence erected amid protests. Portland mayor wants to overhaul civilan police oversight. Portland's Pok Pok restaurant empire to close most of its locations.
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Large coronavirus outbreak overwhelms Oregon co...
Protesters tear down statue of Thomas Jefferson outside Portland high school. Oregon lawmakers to consider long-deferred police accountability legislation. Jeremy Christian to be sentenced for 2017 Portland MAX train killings.
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Gov. pauses further economic reopening
All-time high of new COVID-19 cases, Portland waits on passing budget, Juneteenth a paid holiday at Nike
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State releases school reopening guidelines
Multnomah hopes for Phase I reopening, Harry Glickman dies, Blue Star Donuts announces closures
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Portland mayor unveils police reforms
Coronavirus cases on the rise, Grand jury clears deputies, Daily protests of police brutality continue, Adidas promises more diversity
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Portland police chief steps down
Portland mayor promises police reforms, Oregon City mayor under fire, court decision on tear gas soon, coronavirus hits Canby care center, Portlanders seek to support black businesses
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Oregon reports most new coronavirus cases in a ...
Protests continue across Oregon. Craker Lake begins reopening. Try Portland’s new pastry vending machine.
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Police officers will no longer patrol Portland ...
Portland commissioners and Oregon ACLU call for ban on tear gas; 26 Oregon counties cleared for next phase of reopening amid coronavirus pandemic; Portland-area barbershops and salons see high demand after reopening.
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26 Oregon counties seek to enter next phase of ...
New Oregon Employment Department director could call in National Guard to work through jobless claims backlog; Videos raise questions about Portland Police tactics during protests; Portland anti-hunger group drops lawsuit against city parks department.
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Portland mayor ends curfew amid protests
Oregon to expand coronavirus testing in nursing homes; Portland-area transportation funding ballot measure could include transit passes for students; Florida conman claiming to represent the Village People swindles Oregon tribal casino.
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Governor orders Oregon National Guard contingen...
Federal data show 8 Oregon nursing home workers died from coronavirus; judge says she can't order Oregon to release inmates amid pandemic; Oregon DMV appointment-booking system flops on first day.
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Protests continue into fourth day in Portland
Oregon governor fires employment department head; Some Oregon counties may move to next reopening phase this week.
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