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TurboTax error affected more than 12,000 Oregon tax returns; fix is coming

Police clear Portland State library of protesters, make arrests; campus remains closed

Police clear Portland State library of protesters, make arrests; campus remains closed

Police have cleared occupiers from Millar Library and arrested 12 people, four of them students. Campus is now shut down for the third day.

7h agoMaxine BernsteinFedor Zarkhin

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15 Portland police cars badly burned Thursday morning; arson suspected

15 Portland police cars badly burned Thursday morning; arson suspected

The bureau said an arsonist set the fire, but it did not announce any arrests.

7h agoThe Oregonian/OregonLive Public Safety Team

Oregon is taking longer to pay jobless claims; state says it will increase overtime to pick up pace

Oregon is taking longer to pay jobless claims; state says it will increase overtime to pick up pace

It’s the first information that quantifies how the employment department is performing since it launched its new computer system.

7h agoMike Rogoway

Poll commissioned by candidate for Congress Janelle Bynum shows her, her opponent tied in Democratic primary

Poll commissioned by candidate for Congress Janelle Bynum shows her, her opponent tied in Democratic primary

The poll indicates Bynum has picked up momentum since February.

6h agoSami Edge

‘People are in awe’ as Oregon sculptor Russell Beebe’s Native story poles stand tall in New York

‘People are in awe’ as Oregon sculptor Russell Beebe’s Native story poles stand tall in New York

"The flow of the figures creates a sense of sacred movement of both spirit and humanity," said Richard Hill, a Tuscarora elder in Canada who guided ...

4h agoJanet Eastman

Oregon State men’s basketball secures commitment from a conference defensive player of the year

Oregon State men’s basketball secures commitment from a conference defensive player of the year

The Beavers now have 12 players committed to scholarships for the 2024-25 season, with one opening left

3h agoNick Daschel

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Oregon May primary election

We’ve collected our top coverage to help you make an informed decision about voting.

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Ask Amy: Nervy neighbors try to claim street parking in front of their house

Ask Amy: Nervy neighbors try to claim street parking in front of their house

1h agoAmy Dickinson

Miss Manners: What can I say when friends invite me on trips I can't afford?

Miss Manners: What can I say when friends invite me on trips I can't afford?

4h agoJudith MartinNicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

News

Providence's Portland nursing center for children starts to turn away patients, alarming families

Providence's Portland nursing center for children starts to turn away patients, alarming families

Providence said it is adapting to Oregon’s policies that steer medically fragile children increasingly toward home and community-based services.

4h agoKaylee Tornay

Fentanyl dealer sought by police in overdose death caught on televised Portland Trail Blazers game

Fentanyl dealer sought by police in overdose death caught on televised Portland Trail Blazers game

Maxine Bernstein

Flavored tobacco ban clears Oregon court hurdle

17h agoAustin De Dios

Oregon sued on behalf of 3.5 million whose private driver license, ID card data was stolen in data breach

Oregon sued on behalf of 3.5 million whose private driver license, ID card data was stolen in data breach

Pacific Northwest

Zebra caught on camera, remains at large in Washington

Thursday starts wet, clears to mostly sunny in Portland by afternoon

7h agoRosemarie Stein

Oregonian Sports podcast: Recapping the Oregon spring game and a big NFL draft for Bo Nix and the Ducks

Oregonian Sports podcast: Recapping the Oregon spring game and a big NFL draft for Bo Nix and the Ducks

19h agoBill Oram

Former governor candidate Christine Drazan running to regain seat in Oregon House from Rep. James Hieb

Portland plans to mandate energy-cost disclosure in rental housing, allowing tenants to compare, contrast

Gosia Wozniacka

The Milky Way will disappear from the night sky this month. Here’s why

The Milky Way will disappear from the night sky this month. Here’s why

Portland’s homeless services contractor Urban Alchemy violated lobbying rules

Pacific Northwest

Stranded boat finally rescued from Washington beach

Mark GravesMims Copeland

Open Multnomah County judgeship attracts only one candidate

Open Multnomah County judgeship attracts only one candidate

‘Extremely rare’ bird spotted on Oregon coast

Michael Russell

Details emerge on I-5 police shooting in Linn County that killed 1, wounded another

The Oregonian/OregonLive Public Safety Team

TurboTax error shrinks refunds for some Oregon income tax filers

TurboTax error shrinks refunds for some Oregon income tax filers

Feds ready to launch auction for wind farm leases off the Oregon coast

Gosia Wozniacka

Sports

WNBA’s Brittney Griner talks about experience in Russian prison

WNBA’s Brittney Griner talks about experience in Russian prison

The basketball star was arrested and jailed for 10 months in a Russian prison on drug-related charges.

3h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

Former Oregon State forward Timea Gardiner transfers to a former Pac-12 foe

Former Oregon State forward Timea Gardiner transfers to a former Pac-12 foe

15h agoNick Daschel

Watch: NBA admits officials missed travel call on Tyrese Maxey’s four-point play

5h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

Former Sunset basketball star Braeden Sato dies

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Former Sunset basketball star Braeden Sato dies

22h agoNik Streng

Prince George Cougars at Portland Winterhawks, Game 5: Preview, updates, chat, how to listen and watch

5h agoDylan Bumbarger

West Salem’s Carter Howard voted by subscribers as the state’s top baseball catcher

6h agoNik Streng

In win over Bay FC, Portland Thorns interim coach Rob Gale is reminded his job ‘could be harder’

In win over Bay FC, Portland Thorns interim coach Rob Gale is reminded his job ‘could be harder’

15h agoShane Hoffmann

Winterhawks beat Cougars 5-2, take a 3-1 series lead

6h agoDylan Bumbarger

Oregon football defensive tackle Ben Roberts entering transfer portal

23h agoJames Crepea

Watch: Former Oregon Ducks’ stars Bo Nix, Troy Franklin excitedly talk about reuniting

Watch: Former Oregon Ducks’ stars Bo Nix, Troy Franklin excitedly talk about reuniting

Geoffrey C. Arnold

North Medford’s Presley Lawton, Sprague’s Callie Stubbs lead subscriber votes as state’s top catchers

6h agoNik Streng

Jevon Porter, brother of Denver Nuggets’ star Michael Porter Jr., arrested

23h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

Oregon men’s basketball to host Illinois, Indiana, Purdue in inaugural Big Ten season

Oregon men’s basketball to host Illinois, Indiana, Purdue in inaugural Big Ten season

Amid defensive skid, Timbers coach Phil Neville looks to Claudio Bravo for potential turnaround

23h agoShane Hoffmann

Rayan Rupert needs time to develop: Trail Blazers season review, look ahead

Our picks, your votes: The best infielders in Oregon’s Class 6A baseball

Our picks, your votes: The best infielders in Oregon’s Class 6A baseball

21h agoShane Hoffmann

Former Oregon Ducks’ star Troy Franklin called the ‘steal’ of the 2024 NFL draft

Geoffrey C. Arnold

Life

These rural Oregon homes along rivers, creeks or ponds sold for $2.5M-$4.5M

These rural Oregon homes along rivers, creeks or ponds sold for $2.5M-$4.5M

“Stewardship of rivers and streams is a big deal,” said Chris Martin of Martin Outdoor Property Group, a sponsor of the May 11 Celebrate the Rogue ...

Every major show and concert coming to the Portland area this summer 2024

Every major show and concert coming to the Portland area this summer 2024

Portland vegan restaurant The Sudra is closing. Here’s what could be coming next

23h agoMichael Russell

The 5 best-rated, cost-effective electric lawn mowers to buy for Summer 2024

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The 5 best-rated, cost-effective electric lawn mowers to buy for Summer 2024

Cinco de Mayo, Japanese Garden Children’s Day, and Mandolin Orchestra: 15 things to do this week

Rosemarie Stein

Travel & Outdoors

Skamania Lodge offers first look at its fancy new glamping tents

Movie palaces and multiplexes: 14 Portland-area theaters we miss

Movie palaces and multiplexes: 14 Portland-area theaters we miss

Kristi Turnquist

Get your Star Wars Day lightsaber at this Oregon City shop

Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta promises an immersive showcase of Mexican culture

Chiara Profenna

Loose zebras stop traffic on Washington highway

Loose zebras stop traffic on Washington highway

Gardenfest 2024, Green Grove Cohousing Community Open House, plant sales and workshops to grow your spring calendar

Make Mother’s Day special with help from these Oregon businesses owned by women

Jean Chen Smith

Tell us your favorite parks for kids in the Portland area

Tell us your favorite parks for kids in the Portland area

Portland’s pandemic-era pizza king just opened a tavern (without pizza). Let us explain

Michael RussellLizzy Acker

10 easy ways to bring warmth and comfort into your home

The 8 most-tortured songs on Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

The 8 most-tortured songs on Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Lūʻau at Linfield University honors Pacific Island culture for 51st year

Chiara Profenna