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Chilly Friday morning with patchy frost in interior valleys; sun returns and temperatures climb into the 60s, with a warm 70s weekend ahead.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
ODOT’s Abernethy Bridge upgrade is behind schedule and pricier than planned, with park staging and restoration stretching into 2030 and local businesses feeling the impact.
Real Estate & Development in ...
PCRI broke ground Thursday on the Halsey Street Homes in NE Portland, a Pathway 1000 project to move first‑time buyers into ownership in neighborhoods hit by displacement.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
OHA and local health officials say Pho.Com in downtown Gresham and Lark Café in West Linn were listed as measles exposure sites; anyone present during the posted times should contact a provider.
A new state bill would let hospitals, clinics and critical‑access pharmacies run licensed mobile pharmacies to reach communities hit by pharmacy closures. The measure now awaits the governor’s action.
Anderson Hay has asked the bankruptcy court to approve a $10.75M sale of its Aurora straw plant as it moves to exit the straw business and reorganize. The move could reshape buyers and payments for Willamette Valley growers.
Sports in ...
Portland picks first in the WNBA expansion draft Friday; here are the rules, names to watch and a Chicago Sky deal that reshuffled the board.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Statewide Single Audit found eligibility coding errors in OHP Bridge and evidence gaps at ODOT that left auditors unable to verify millions in federal spending. Agencies say fixes are underway.
Retail & Industry in ...
Uniqlo filed permits for two Portland-area stores — one in Tigard and one downtown. The filings are the clearest sign yet the retailer may be coming to Oregon.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 35-year-old with robbery and assault charges pending escaped Western State Hospital in Lakewood; Clark County officials say he should be considered dangerous.
Light rain this morning; showers taper by afternoon. Late-night frost and a Freeze Watch threaten valley gardens.
A Columbia County teen who admitted making a false threat about a planned Kelso mall attack was sentenced to probation under strict court restrictions.
The NBA fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 and suspended two assistant GMs after the team self‑reported pre‑draft contact with prospect Yang Hansen.
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