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Rain moves into Portland Saturday, Feb. 7 and will likely produce at least 1 inch across the metro by Sunday night. Expect slick roads and rough coastal seas.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Thunderous booms rattled Portland neighborhoods this week; fire crews checked multiple sites but found no obvious cause. Residents and scanners are still hunting for answers.
Food & Drinks in ...
Portland's 3 Doors Down Cafe, a Hawthorne fixture since 1994, will close again in late February or March after a brief reopening. Owner Dave Marth cited rising costs.
A woman struck by a vehicle in northeast Vancouver was taken to an area hospital and later died. Vancouver Police say the driver stayed and the Traffic Unit is investigating.
Double Dragon owner Daniel Casto bought the Richmond Bar lease and plans a cocktail‑focused, yet‑to‑be‑named bar on SE Division, aiming for a late‑March opening.
Community & Society in ...
Feed the Mass bought Old Town's Nourish Building and plans a grocery, programming space and its headquarters — a step to scale food-rescue and job training in the neighborhood.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mary Li held overlapping city and county roles in spring 2025, drawing near‑full pay from both and prompting oversight questions.
Clear, mild Friday with highs near 59°F; steady rain and marine advisories arrive Saturday–Sunday. Expect wet roads and localized flooding risk in low spots.
PF&R crews called a second alarm after responding to an apartment fire in deep Southeast Portland; a public information officer was en route and the scene remained active.
Real Estate & Development in ...
House Bill 4082 would let cities add limited UGB sites for manufactured-home parks and 55+ housing, tapping a one-time expansion program with affordability rules.
A sushi chef prosecutors say collected millions in gold bars was sentenced in Portland to time served after more than a year in custody. Authorities say the case fits a nationwide "gold bar" courier scam.
Portland police investigated a late‑night shooting at the Horseshoe Inn Motel on NE Sandy Boulevard after radio‑scanner reports said multiple people were shot. Officials had not confirmed details early Friday.
A National Weather Service Beach Hazards Statement warns of sneaker waves along the South Central Oregon and Curry County coasts through Friday night.
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