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A child escaped from a vehicle during an attempted robbery and kidnapping in SE Portland; the suspects crashed the car and fled. Police are investigating the incident.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Umatilla Tribes in Oregon received a $172,000 USDA grant for a food waste project involving a biodigester, focusing on sustainability and education.
Politics & Govt in ...
A federal civil rights complaint has been filed against Portland Public Schools for introducing a disciplinary policy that considers race and gender identity, which has sparked allegations of discrimination.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
The Oregon Senate passed a bill capping insulin costs at $35 a month to support diabetics, with strong bipartisan support and a move to the House next.
The article recounts the unsolved story of D.B. Cooper's 1971 plane hijacking, his extraction of a ransom, and his infamous parachute escape, which the FBI has pursued without conclusive results.
Lynn Peterson has withdrawn from Oregon's 5th Congressional District race and endorsed Janelle Bynum, consolidating the Democratic primary into a two-candidate contest.
Arts & Culture in ...
Portland celebrated the Lunar New Year with a dragon parade, involving local dance teams and the Trail Blazers Rip City Crew, culminating at the Oregon Historical Society park plaza.
Prominent Portland chef Lauro Romero, known for Bellpine and the acclaimed pop-up Clandestino, has died at 42, deeply affecting the local culinary scene.
Sports in ...
The Eastern Conference set a new NBA All-Star Game record by scoring 211 points in a victory over the Western Conference, surpassing the previous total points record.
The streets of downtown Portland, once a refuge for publicly using drugs without fear of arrest, are facing a new reality as Oregon rethinks i...
A man died in a motorcycle accident in Portland after losing control and being caught under a minivan. The incident remains under investigation, with no charges filed.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Oregon lawmakers have reduced Governor Tina Kotek's proposed $600 million housing budget to $350 million, aiming to strike a balance between housing needs and fiscal prudence.
Two teens died in a car fire in Portland, with authorities seeking more information and urging witnesses to come forward.
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