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Owner Joe Esparza says fear of ICE has emptied aisles at his Southeast Portland grocery, slashing sales and putting the family-run shop at risk.
Arts & Culture in ...
A new market study and a fountain-side rally have reignited the fight over whether to renovate Portland’s Keller Auditorium or build a Broadway-capable venue at PSU.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog and frost before 10 a.m., then mostly sunny with a high near 53°F.
Bend is moving to develop a one‑time fee on natural‑gas appliances in new homes to fund heat‑pump incentives. The council has scheduled public roundtables and hearings this spring.
Food & Drinks in ...
FDA upgraded a recall of 55,689 pounds of frozen blueberries processed in Salem to Class I after possible Listeria contamination; shipments went to four states and Canada.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Jackson County jury awarded $7M to Talent View Investments after finding the city failed to pursue a needed railroad crossing for a 49‑lot hillside plan.
Home Forward’s board packet and recent reporting show a multi‑million dollar operating shortfall and property‑level debt strains. Tenants and city leaders are weighing sales, staff cuts and one‑time fixes.
Politics & Govt in ...
A civil‑rights suit by the chief petitioner in Oregon's recall fight has entered discovery, inching toward a possible jury trial in Portland.
Sanjay Chandrasekaran moved his Hurry Back Curry into Pine Street Market and added meat options after years of vegan-only cooking.
State analysis finds nearly 30,000 students attended 2025 summer programs and most showed literacy gains and credit-recovery progress. Officials plan tweaks for 2026.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A suspect in the death of 13‑year‑old Liam Spahnle‑Bailey was arraigned on new attempted murder and assault charges after prosecutors tied him to a December 2024 Portland apartment shooting.
A Woodland man was arrested after the body of 34‑year‑old Tori Garza was found in Clark County woods; investigators say phone and video evidence led to the arrest.
A disturbance at Kava Saia on East Burnside ended with an arrest after staff say a man banged drums, pulled a knife and threatened employees; court records list multiple weapon and menacing charges.
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