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Made in Old Town canceled its Old Town manufacturing campus after a $7M Prosper Portland loan, leaving neighbors and workforce partners scrambling.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A state review describes how a Ridgefield DUI stop turned deadly when a deputy repeatedly stabbed a man being processed for a breath test.
A Vancouver man in a Batman mask was arrested after police say he chased a Black man with a pitchfork and used racial slurs, according to court documents.
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BEA’s new figures show outdoor recreation made up 2.7% of Oregon's GDP in 2024, underscoring its role in jobs, tourism and gear manufacturing.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Two Salem health-care locations were named as measles exposure sites; officials say anyone present during the listed times should check vaccination status and watch for symptoms.
A Woodburn man has been charged after prosecutors say he left a voicemail threatening to kill a U.S. senator on Nov. 12, 2025. He appeared in federal court in Portland and was released pending further proceedings.
Politics & Govt in ...
Providence is seeking a buyer for Providence Health Plan, the Portland-based insurer covering roughly 440,000 members. The move could affect state employee coverage and trigger state review.
Council leader Steve Novick blasted a local broker in profanity-laced reply-all emails after screenshots showed racist private messages, reigniting questions about outside influence at City Hall.
BLM seeks to revise western Oregon plans to expand logging on roughly 2.5 million acres; public comments close March 23, 2026.
Portland Fire & Rescue says a ruptured gas line in Eastmoreland was clamped Wednesday; crews are clearing the scene after evacuations.
Community & Society in ...
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore revealed a past battle with depression and wrote to Gov. Tina Kotek asking the state to protect and expand virtual mental‑health services he says helped him recover.
Food & Drinks in ...
Two longtime patrons plan to reopen the closed Landmark Saloon as Switchback Saloon and are asking neighbors to help with repairs and permits.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Gov. Bob Ferguson will brief the public in Vancouver as the I-5 bridge program posts a new cost estimate that could reshape construction plans and funding.
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