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Portland Fire & Rescue says crews are responding to an apartment fire in South Portland. Officials have not released details on injuries or damage.
A Sunday morning shooting near NW Davis and NW 8th sent one person to the hospital. Police say suspects remain outstanding as investigators work the scene.
Community & Society in ...
Students, alumni and teachers are pressing Portland Public Schools after the metals shop was removed from Ida B. Wells’ modernization plan. Organizers collected signatures and say the change shrinks trade pathways.
Weather & Environment in ...
OSU researchers find warmer, rainier winters could move water through PNW watersheds faster, risking lower summer flows and spikes in contaminants.
A new Portland State report of 541 people finds rent assistance, food access and fewer involuntary displacements are the top supports residents say they need to get—and keep—housing.
A Multnomah County jury awarded $150K to Jeffrey Buckmeyer's estate after finding a Target employee's 2018 child‑porn accusation false. The verdict caps a yearslong legal fight.
Morning low clouds may slow commutes while inland highs reach the mid‑60s. A warmer, sunnier stretch builds midweek.
Sunny and dry today with highs near 70°F; a frost advisory affected parts of the Upper Hood River Valley before dawn.
A 51-year-old man died after an April 7 hit-and-run in NE Portland; police say the driver fled and the case is under investigation. Authorities are asking for tips.
Retail & Industry in ...
State figures show Oregon’s retail payrolls have fallen far faster than the national average, driven by e‑commerce growth and a string of store closures.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Drivers and businesses in Northwest Portland say PBOT signs still read “pay until 10 p.m.” months after the late-night meter extension was paused, and the bureau says it will remove the stickers by October 2026.
A Delta flight from Atlanta became an impromptu delivery room Friday night when a woman gave birth aboard minutes before the plane landed at PDX. Both mother and baby were reported stable.
Real Estate & Development in ...
High Street Residential plans to replace Cedar Hills parking with a 369‑unit, transit‑oriented development that includes ground‑floor retail and new pedestrian space.
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