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Century-old Hollywood Theatre marked 100 years with a week of rare prints, live Wurlitzer music and plans for a neighborhood film district.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clackamas County has raised park fire danger to High; campfires are limited to designated pits and flames capped at 12 inches. Officials urge portable stoves and full extinguishing.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Portland Fire & Rescue says Engine 25 reported an active basement fire and crews were applying water. Officials did not immediately report injuries or the cause.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon runs through Riverfront and River Road this Sunday; expect closures, detours and extra travel time.
Politics & Govt in ...
Three business groups sued to overturn HB 4027, arguing the law’s employer–employee assessment to fund BOLI is an unconstitutional revenue measure under Measure 25.
Francisco Aguirre — a longtime Portland immigration organizer who once sought sanctuary at Augustana Lutheran — is due at the ICE South Waterfront office Thursday and fears detention.
Union County has enacted a countywide burn ban effective immediately as hot, dry conditions leave fuels critically dry. Officials say only regulated ag burns and gas/pellet grills are allowed.
A man accused of being high on crystal meth allegedly walked into a Southeast Portland home daycare, pointed his finger like a gun and repeatedly said "Shoot," court papers say.
Portland Fire & Rescue says a woman suffered leg burns after a heavy house fire; crews reported heavy flames on the side of the home and remained on scene.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Business Oregon opened a $25M Industrial Site Loan Fund to help cities, ports and private partners ready land for manufacturing and other uses. Applications are open through early September.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Portland thrift-store hunter paid $3.07 for a Wilt Chamberlain warmup; Sotheby’s has authenticated it and estimates it could fetch $150K–$250K at auction.
Gresham detectives arrested a suspect who allegedly posed as a child at youth sports and assaulted children; police are asking witnesses and tipsters to come forward.
The Oregonian’s investigation and related state research say Oregon’s school‑funding math undercounts students in poverty, leaving high‑need districts shortchanged and classrooms strapped.
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