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- 'We're asking for transparency': Candidates say 'dark money' is pouring into Oregon's 3rd Congressional District raceon May 9, 2024 at 3:22 am
Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales are pushing Maxine Dexter to find out who's behind $1.6 million spent on the race through a group called 314 Action.
- Clean up the community': Oregon Department of Transportation starts graffiti cleanup along Portland highwayson May 9, 2024 at 3:04 am
Oregon lawmakers granted ODOT $20M to clean up Portland's highways, $4M of that will be spent on graffiti cleanup. Crews have already cleaned about 1,100 sites.
- Despite legal setback, lawyers in Oregon youth climate case continue to fighton May 9, 2024 at 2:59 am
The lawsuit, which was filed by 21 young people in 2015, was ordered dismissed by a three-judge panel last week.
- Issues with unemployment benefits in Oregon predate new computer system, state agency sayson May 9, 2024 at 1:40 am
The Oregon Employment Department rolled out a new system, Frances Online, in March. Many people continue to report issues receiving benefits.
- Clear, cool nights, sunny warm dayson May 9, 2024 at 1:36 am
East winds develop Thursday
- Council passes revised Portland camping ban after weeks of debateon May 9, 2024 at 1:00 am
The ban takes effect immediately. Mayor Ted Wheeler said the new version is designed to survive a court challenge.
- Otterly ridiculous: Gresham's beloved bronze otter statue stolenon May 9, 2024 at 12:57 am
Police are on the hunt for a beloved bronze otter sculpture that went missing from a Gresham park two weeks ago.
- Portland Public Schools board votes to allow JROTC into high schoolson May 9, 2024 at 12:05 am
The 4-3 decision allows individual high schools to decide whether or not to bring in JROTC programs.
- Revamped teahouse reveals new name, menu at Portland's Lan Su Chinese Gardenon May 8, 2024 at 11:40 pm
The teahouse has been an essential part of the Lan Su Chinese Garden since it opened in 2000.
- Oregon expands Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program to offer free books to children statewideon May 8, 2024 at 11:39 pm
Every child enrolled in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library receives a free book a month from birth to age 5.
- Posts called for targeted vandalism, violence during Portland State University protests, police sayon May 8, 2024 at 10:50 pm
Police Chief Bob Day condemned acts of vandalism that happened alongside pro-Palestinian protests last week centered on the university campus.
- No lottery luck for Kraken: Seattle stays put, will select 8th in NHL drafton May 8, 2024 at 8:10 pm
The San Jose Sharks won the lottery and will draft No. 1. The draft will be held at the Sphere in Las Vegas June 28 and 29.
- Portland forecast to reach 90 degrees for the first time in 2024on May 8, 2024 at 6:08 pm
The Portland metro area could see a five-day run in the 80s starting Thursday — and potentially a 90-degree day on Friday.
- 'Really makes a difference': Aviation, STEM club 'Urban Wings' takes students of color to new heightson May 8, 2024 at 4:55 pm
Students meet a few times each month, where they practice on flight simulators, receive mentorship from pilots, and learn applied mathematics and engineering.
- Mother whose son died from fentanyl overdose organizes vigil to spread awarenesson May 8, 2024 at 4:06 pm
Parents held a vigil in Oregon City to remember loved ones who died from fentanyl overdoses. By sharing their stories, they hope to spread awareness about the drug.
- Discovery of bark beetle outside of Seattle is 'concerning,' state sayson May 8, 2024 at 2:31 pm
Washington scientists were surprised to find the tree-killing bugs north of Pierce County.
- University of Washington 'closely watching' continued pro-Palestine encampment protests on campuson May 8, 2024 at 1:36 pm
The university light rail station was temporarily closed due to the planned protests, but reopened shortly after.
- 3 dead after Kelso car crashon May 8, 2024 at 4:54 am
The driver and passengers of a car that hit another head-on while crossing the center line last Tuesday evening are dead.
- Man accused of sexually assaulting 3 homeless women in Portland; police believe there are more victimson May 8, 2024 at 3:27 am
Zachary L. Andrews, who also goes by "Cadillac," was arrested by U.S. Marshals on April 24.
- WSDOT officially testing drones to cover up graffiti on bridges and overpasseson May 8, 2024 at 2:36 am
The drone pilot program has the potential to cut down on the time and resources the department must spend to cover up graffiti in hard-to-reach places.