News Updates from The Oregonian

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

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2 kids shot in drive-by outside Jefferson High ...
DoveLewis slashes walk-in hours amid staffing shortage. Len Bergstein, veteran analyst and political consultant, has died. .Portland could soon have another museum, this one devoted to comics.
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Oregon governor candidates share distinct strat...
Today is the last day to register to vote for the November election. Mijita Wine Co. debuts its first two wines. Portland's Bag O'Crab gets TikTok famous thanks to a robot server.
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Story of homeless Portland woman illustrates ch...
Poll finds most area voters think 2020's racial justice protests harmed Portland's reputation. The Nakia Creek fire grows, prompting wider evacuations in Southwest Portland. A pumpkin regatta lands in Tualatin.
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Poll finds majority of Portland voters want mor...
Most Portland voters find City Council "ineffective." Multnomah County District Attorney will consider immigration status when prosecuting. Portland video game company sells for $70 million.
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Oregon kids falling behind on ACT scores
Portland voters will decide on $450 million bond for community college. Portland City Council candidate Rene Gonzalez holds massive lead over Jo Ann Hardesty, poll says. Portland sees big names close in restaurant scene.
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Merritt Paulson steps down as CEO of Portland T...
Former Beaverton mayor Doyle pleads guilty to possession of child pornography. New Microchip factory might be coming to Gresham. Two new monkeys make their debut at Oregon Zoo.
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Air quality expected to remain poor until Frida...
Man faces vehicular homicide for jet ski crash on Columbia River. Sophia Smith speaks out, encourages fans to show up. Oregon narrowly loses out to Washington in prestigious beer awards
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President Biden visits Oregon
Alaska Airlines redirects financial support from the Timbers. Richard Gillmore, the 'Jogger Rapist,' is set to be released. Oregon celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Phil Knight now donating to Christine Drazan as...
Rene Gonzales has more individual donors than Jo Ann Hardesty. Convicted rapist filmed, touched kids at Beaverton gym. The Oregon Trail video game movie? OK.
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Portland Thorns, Timbers fire Gavin Wilkinson a...
Microchip Technology considering major expansion in Gresham. Coffee shop smashed in apparent retaliation for “Coffee with a Cop” event. Portland’s first Mexican American brewery coming to St. Johns.
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Merritt Paulson finally weighs in, calls Monday...
Becky Sauerbrunn weighs in on report, says owners who failed players ‘should be gone' Elk statue restoration could cost $2 million. A Vancouver teach got called to the principal’s office.
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Soccer investigation finds Timbers and Thorns o...
Mike Golub made unwanted sexual comments to former Thorns coach. Criminal justice system not tough enough, poll respondents say. Brandi Carlisle playing New Years Eve show in Portland.
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Portland sees four homicides in 24 hours as cri...
Dan Wieden of 'Just Do It' fame dies. Portland candidates Jo Ann Hardesty and Rene Gonzalez debate. An Albany police officer charms the internet.
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Developers who sought Metolius project sue stat...
Arcimoto cuts jobs, furloughs workers. Man arrested for killing his twin brother in NE Portland. Kann now has an underground bar.
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3 hospitals sue Oregon Health Authority for fai...
Drazan, Kotek in neck-and-neck race for Oregon governor, poll show. Merritt Paulson sells minority state in Portland Timbers, Thorns. Thin mints will cost more now, darn it.
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Oregon sees largest gas price increases in the ...
Portland political candidate fights back, demands $77,000 fine be waived. Woman identified as victim in latest homicide. This is 40, for Lizzy Acker at least.
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Nautilus seeking buyer in another sign of finan...
State lawmaker appointed to top transportation board despite climate concerns. Portland Thorns could win regular season shield. Yet another Portland mainstay event returns after COVID cancellation years.
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Portland nears record for car thefts
Escaped prisoner who bludgeoned two women last year sentenced. Oregon's universities ease students' transition to college. A Powell's greets readers in tiny Condon, Oregon.
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Oregon kids see reading, writing, math scores p...
23-year-old identified as homicide victim at North Portland park. Multnomah County will give tax break to manufactured homeowners. Halfway bowling alley is also an Airbnb.
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Rene Gonzalez in hot water over failure to repo...
Travelers hate the airport, but not PDX, Gov. Kate Brown chips in for industrial land preparation. Sports by Northwest podcast lands Ken Simonton.
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Women who allege widespread sexual abuse by dis...
"Portland police to return dedicated team of six officers, one sergeant to city’s Old Town entertainment district. Oregon tuition-free preschool delayed by weeks or months, families frustrated by lack of answers. Milo McIver partially reopens after ‘terrifying’ wildfire. "
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calls vulgar chants at D...
"Education board rejects petition to change Oregon’s period-product rules. Engineering firm says its new downtown headquarters is Portland’s first ‘Living Building’. National Democrats spend another $1.25 million on Tina Kotek’s run for governor. "
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State board of education weighs public comment ...
Portland voters will consider changes to city government. Inflation causes grocery store prices to jump. Hillsboro celebrates Mexican independence.
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Portland mom files wrongful death suit against ...
Homeless advocates mourn man stabbed in Elliot neighborhood. President Biden touts Oregon, other coastal areas as wind hubs. Food cart stories abound on OregonLive.dot slash dining.
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Oregon is out of the COVID job hole, remarkably.
National Republicans drop another $1 million in Oregon gubernatorial race. Amazon shelves massive Canby operation, for now. Oregon has another new wolf pack in the mountains.
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