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The Portland Timbers and head coach Phil Neville have parted ways, the club announced Monday. The organization says a coaching search is underway as the team looks to regroup during the summer break.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police taped off SE Main and SE 2nd Sunday night after reports of gunfire; detectives interviewed witnesses while investigators processed the scene. More information is pending.
Politics & Govt in ...
Portland told Multnomah County’s vector team to vacate its Columbia Boulevard site, triggering relocation estimates in the millions and budget worries as mosquito season approaches.
A Portland man was arrested after police say he fired multiple shots inside a Montavilla home; air support helped officers locate the suspect and no one was injured.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says parents shouldn’t be cut out after she voted for H.R. 2616, the House measure critics call the 'Don’t Say Trans' bill; critics warn it could force schools to out transgender students.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Menlo Equities bought Portland’s 15‑story former Union Bank tower on May 21, 2026, raising the possibility it could be repurposed as a data center amid downtown office weakness.
Community & Society in ...
St. Johns Library in North Portland will reopen to the public on June 27 after a renovation that adds new children’s and teen spaces, public art and upgraded tech. A ribbon‑cutting starts the weekend celebration.
Parents and advocates say a finished 48‑bed Brockmann campus in Vancouver sits idle after operating funds were cut; they want DSHS and the governor to set an opening plan.
An Oregon appeals court ruled that individuals must have known about harassment to be held personally liable, tightening how BOLI can name owners in cases.
A morning woodshop fire at Mountainside High forced an evacuation and canceled classes; no injuries were reported as crews contained the blaze to the shop.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Lawmakers in Salem and city officials in Hillsboro have moved to pause data‑center tax breaks as polls and local opposition pile up, derailing planned projects. The dispute is reshaping where AI companies can build.
An armed suspect was being sought after a downtown Salem shooting Wednesday night; K-9 teams and drones were part of the multi-agency search.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new eight‑seat omakase counter, Sushi Fukami, is slated to open at 1128 S.W. Alder in July with a hinoki counter, Edo‑style nigiri and a $175–$195 tasting. The tiny downtown spot promises one seating per night and limited reservations.
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