News Updates from The Oregonian

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

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Portland mayor imposes curfew after protests tu...
After hours of largely peaceful demonstrations Friday over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed by police in Minneapolis, late-night riots broke out in Downtown Portland.
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Large coronavirus outbreak is Portland-area fru...
Portland police denounce Minneapolis death of George Floyd ahead of protests. Gov. Kate Brown approves Washington County reopening plan. Twitter and Facebook try to slow spread misleading Oregon voter registration complaints.
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Sudden workplace coronavirus outbreak sickens d...
Half of out-of-work Oregonians still waiting for unemployment benefits. Concordia University faces state investigation after closure. Oregon cities consider allowing more outdoor seating for restaurants.
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Judge kicks decision on Oregon emergency orders...
84 cases of new coronavirus linked to Clark County fruit processor. Portland Public Schools eyes cuts to close coronavirus-enduced budget gap. Portland may buy motels to house homeless residents.
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Oregon Supreme Court wants judge to explain his...
New Oregon Shakespeare Festival faces critical challenge in coronavirus season cancellation. Portland Public Schools weighs smaller bond measure. Oregon governor's office says pandemic won't put college athletes at "competitive disadvant...
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Rescue group raises alarm over crowds on Mount ...
Coronavirus pandemic alters Memorial Day observances in Oregon. Rescue group raises alarm over crowds on Mount Hood. Clark County's Phase 2 reopening placed on hold after large coronavirus outbreak. Oregon State Penitentiary is now the site of the...
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Oregonians asked not to travel this Memorial Da...
Oregon State Penitentiary inmate dies of COVID-19. One in five Oregon workers are unemployed. Oregon's coronavirus-prompted expansion of self-serve gas ends Sunday.
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State Sen. Shemia Fagan clinches Democratic nom...
Republican nominee for U.S. Senate references fringe QAnon conspiracy theory in election night remarks. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler faces runoff to keep seat. Two more Oregon counties cleared to begin lifting coronavirus restrictions. Oregon headed into...
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler leads in reelection ...
State Sen. Mark Hass clinches Democratic nomination for Oregon secretary of state. Cliff Bentz beats crowded field in Republican primary for Oregon Second Congressional District. Portland-area residents approved a historic new tax for homeless services...
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Eastern Oregon judge overturns governor's coron...
It's Oregon's primary election day. Laid-off workers wait 3-1/2 hours on average to reach Oregon Employment Department. Stolen electric-assist tricycle returned to 101-year-old Oregon man. Reliable local journalism matters now more than ever....
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Oregon state Rep. Mitch Greenlick, a health car...
Man and woman escape Columbia River plane crash with minor injuries. Oregon highway traffic rebounds from coronavirus drop. Reopening presents new virus challenges as Oregonians move about more. Mount St. Helens erupted 40 years ago today. Reliable loc...
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Most Oregon counties may start slowly reopening...
Washington homicide suspect apprehended after freeway chase and shootout with police. Demand for food stamps surges in Oregon, straining processers. Doctors warn parents to watch kids for symptoms of new syndrome linked to the coronavirus. Reliable loc...
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Oregon child contracts potentially deadly ailme...
Portland-area counties likey weeks away from starting to reopen after coronavirus lockdown. Portland International Airport will require travelers to wear masks. Thursday is last day to mail ballots in Portland area. Reliable local journalism matters no...
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5 Oregon counties want to reopen despite surge ...
List of Oregon nursing homes hit by coronavirus grows. Portland Street Response homelessness pilot project delayed by coronavirus pandemic. Oregon ski lodge revives ski season with new restrictions. Portland school board reconsiders planned bond measur...
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Visitors flock to Oregon coast for sunny weeken...
Oregon governor orders potential cuts for possible $3 billion budget shortfall. Shot fired, Oregon State Penitentiary locked down after fight breaks out. Salon and spa workers worried about going back to work amid coronavirus outbreak. Owners of Portla...
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Oregon counties line up to begin reopening afte...
Oregon hospital workers face furloughs and pay cuts. It's getting harder to help victims of domestic violence as need grows during coronavirus shutdown. Portland Winterhawks parent company declares bankruptcy. Reliable local journalism matters now...
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Governor unveils plan to gradually reopen Orego...
Churches sue over Oregon's coronavirus ban on large gatherings. Outbreak of COVID-19 among Oregon prison inmates grows. Oregon Air National Guard plans F-15 flyovers Friday.
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Oregon lawmaker calls for legislature to end co...
Oregon's first coronavirus patient made a 'remarkable' recovery, his doctors say. Oregon Employment Department says it's reducing its backlog of jobless claims. Portland, Willamette Valley to see temperatures in the 80s this weekend...
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Regulators shut down Portland nursing home with...
First Oregon coronavirus patient released from hospital. Oregon to release new guidance for reopening restaurants. A handful of Oregon state parks and recreation areas will reopen Wednesday. Reliable local journalism matters now more than ever. Please ...
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Oregon lawmaker faces multiple accusations of s...
Restaurants announce permanent closures due to coronavirus fallout. DNA evidence and genealogical database lead to suspect in 21-year-old Portland killing. World Naked Bike Ride canceled due to coronavirus. Reliable local journalism matters now more th...
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Oregon governor outlines plans to gradually reo...
Oregon coronavirus hospitalizations drop. Despite landmark court decision, Oregon campaign contribution limits aren't in effect, officials say. Portland minorities more likely to live near major pollutors. Coronavirus rescue loans present catch-22...
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Study urges caution in lifting Oregon coronavir...
Oregon restaurants may be asked to keep customers information for coronavirus tracing. Oregon high schools ordered to limit graduation ceremonies. Oregon highway fund headed for insolvancy. Mailer for Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler touts false endorsements...
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Coronavirus doesn't explain recent spike in Ore...
Coronavirus is hitting Oregon Latino enclaves the hardest. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler sued over campaign contributions. Six more former Catlin Gabel School students file suit over alleged abuse. Oregon Shakespear Festival launches streaming platform du...
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Oregon reports new details on coronavirus victi...
Oregons veterans hospital to tighten safety protocols after dance party video leaked. Washington state to reopen parks. Oregon contractors and gig workers can now apply for unemployment. Portland may slow traffic or close streets to give more bicyclist...
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Portland's stock of gift cards as coronavirus a...
Oregon grocery workers concerned after Whole Foods employee dies from coronavirus, Travel Oregon cuts staff as tourism freefalls, today is deadline to register for Oregon primary.
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