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Langbaan is relocating from Northwest to the east side with a standalone dining room, morning pastries and a $139 tasting menu. The team hopes to open by October 2026.
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The Oregon PUC approved a new data‑center customer class and a surcharge to make server farms cover long-term grid costs instead of households.
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Police say Salem detectives found 15 pounds of meth in a vehicle and arrested 59‑year‑old Edward Garza, who faces delivery charges.
Portland firefighters cut into wall cavities early Friday to check for hidden flames after a primary search cleared the home and found occupants outside.
Darold A. Slack, who fostered about 55 children in Vancouver, was arrested after a Children's Justice Center probe and booked on multiple child‑sex charges. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
A burglary suspect was captured after a brief chase that ended when his SUV rolled near Oatfield Road in Oak Grove. Deputies recovered suspected stolen items and say the man had multiple outstanding warrants.
Portland crews contained a trailer fire Wednesday while an attached propane tank vented and briefly flamed. Crews protected nearby exposures as the tank finished venting.
Lucky Duck will open this July in Carlton's restored bank at 105 West Main Street, offering pastries, Revel meats, a pop-up-ready patio and curated retail from the team behind Hayward.
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PBOT crews will begin repaving NE/SE 82nd Avenue starting Monday, May 18; expect lane shifts, brief driveway disruptions and heavy equipment through July.
Market of Choice recalled its Vegan Kale Caesar after a labeling error left sesame off the ingredient list. Affected 9.5‑oz packages sold across Oregon carry dates through May 8.
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A new Longview plant will process unsold food from the Pacific Northwest into renewable pipeline gas and fertilizer, helping retailers meet state organics rules.
Salem police used a drone to box in a pickup at Riverfront Park and arrested 40‑year‑old Wyatt Tripp. Officers recovered rifles, a 9mm and about 19.2 grams of meth, police say.
Family & Kids in ...
PlayDate PDX will close on May 31 after a landlord dispute, removing one of Portland's largest indoor play options and leaving parents with fewer rainy‑day choices.
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