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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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
NWS Pendleton updated a flood warning for Yakima County after the Naches River rose above bankfull; moderate flooding is possible from Cliffdell to Yakima this weekend.
A fire in Portland caused a partial first-floor collapse into a building's basement; no injuries were reported and investigators were requested while crews remained on scene.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
TSA screeners at PDX are working without pay as spring break travel increases. The Port has set up donation bins and a food pantry while unions press lawmakers to act.
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.
Portland Police released images of a man they say robbed five convenience stores in October 2025 and are asking the public to help identify him.
Community & Society in ...
An EconNorthwest analysis for the Portland Metro Chamber finds Portland-area women still earn roughly $0.92 to the dollar, with Latinas and Black women facing the deepest gaps.
Court filings say a North Portland tenant sent emails threatening to 'skin' his eviction lawyer, showed up at the firm and was arrested. He faces counts for violating a stalking protective order.
Food & Drinks in ...
Sean Carmack has revived his family's 1953 spudnut recipe, selling potato-based doughnuts from a home kitchen near Peninsula Park with frequent weekend sellouts.
A coalition of tribes, nonprofits and city groups are racing to buy industrial land at Willamette Falls and reconnect Portland to the river.
A St. Patrick’s Day DUII sweep across Marion and Polk counties produced 74 traffic stops and 11 arrests, authorities said.
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