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Portland-area taxpayers hit with fines for delinquent local taxes they actually paid
At public forum, 3 candidates to lead Portland Public Schools make their case
At public forum, 3 candidates to lead Portland Public Schools make their case
The three finalists to become Portland Public Schools’ next superintendent laid out their visions for the state’s largest school district Tuesday ...
Julia Silverman
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2 Portland State students who blocked garage exit file notice to sue school, city
2 Portland State students who blocked garage exit file notice to sue school, city
They allege campus public safety and police officers used physical force against students who were peacefully assembling in support of Palestinians ...
Maxine Bernstein
Kotek injects urgency to solve Oregon’s ‘unacceptable’ public defense crisis
Kotek injects urgency to solve Oregon’s ‘unacceptable’ public defense crisis
As of Wednesday, about 3,200 people accused of crimes in Oregon lack lawyers.
Noelle Crombie
How Juneteenth rodeo is scaling up for 2024 return to Portland: Ivan McClellan Q&A
Life & Culture
How Juneteenth rodeo is scaling up for 2024 return to Portland: Ivan McClellan Q&A
Rodeo founder Ivan McClellan talks about the upcoming Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo, what attendees can expect, the significance of Juneteenth and ...
Chiara Profenna
Where does Bill Walton rank among the greatest athletes in Pac-12 history?
Where does Bill Walton rank among the greatest athletes in Pac-12 history?
Combine Walton’s passing with the Pac-12′s looming demise, and this seemed like the ideal time for a stroll through history.
Jon Wilner

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Ask Amy: Boyfriend's wacky tale probably will earn him one less girlfriend
Advice
Ask Amy: Boyfriend's wacky tale probably will earn him one less girlfriend
Amy Dickinson
Dear Abby: We don’t invite my son’s college girlfriend to family events, but she shows up anyway
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Dear Abby: We don’t invite my son’s college girlfriend to family events, but she shows up anyway
Abigail Van Buren

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Does your car have potentially dangerous Takata air bags under recall? How to find out
Business
Does your car have potentially dangerous Takata air bags under recall? How to find out
About 6.2 million vehicles with potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators remain on U.S. roads.
The Associated Press
    Guards fired warning shots to break up weekend fight at Oregon’s biggest prison
    Public Safety
    Guards fired warning shots to break up weekend fight at Oregon’s biggest prison
    Noelle Crombie
    1st investigation into turbulence reveals suspected cause of jet’s nearly 200-foot drop
    The Associated Press
    Melinda Gates will donate eye-popping amount to this one cause
    Melinda Gates will donate eye-popping amount to this one cause
    The Associated Press
    Palabra
    What do children need to become good readers in American classrooms?
    Palabra with NAHJ
    Business
    Campbell’s to close former Pacific Foods plant in Tualatin, lay off 330 by 2026
    Kristine de Leon
    Oregon growers said overtime pay would drive them out of business. Why aren’t they using the state’s financial assistance?
    Business
    Oregon growers said overtime pay would drive them out of business. Why aren’t they using the state’s financial assistance?
    Yesenia Amaro
    Public Safety
    Contaminated mussels from Oregon coast sicken 20 people
    Sujena Soumyanath
    Public Safety
    Slingshot-bearing suspect arrested in Forest Grove car assaults spanning 7 months
    Sujena Soumyanath
    Giant pandas are coming back to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
    Nation/World
    Giant pandas are coming back to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
    The Associated Press
    Pacific Northwest
    Dead humpback whale washes ashore near Manzanita, prompting warnings
    Jamie Hale
    Case of Oregon nurse suspected of stealing fentanyl turns spotlight on systemwide breakdown in tracking drug diversion
    Kaylee Tornay
    Supreme Court rejects appeal from Michael Avenatti, convicted of extorting $25M from Nike
    Business
    Supreme Court rejects appeal from Michael Avenatti, convicted of extorting $25M from Nike
    The Associated Press
    Weather
    Wednesday’s gloomy, damp morning turns partly sunny by afternoon in Portland; high 66
    Rosemarie Stein
    Politics
    Oregon hires North Carolina official to head its Medicaid program
    Ben Botkin
    Powell’s Books will sell off book backlog during 2-day warehouse sale next month
    Business
    Powell’s Books will sell off book backlog during 2-day warehouse sale next month
    Kristine de Leon
    Public Safety
    Man found dead in Willamette River on Sunday identified; family seeks answers
    Tanner Todd

    Sports

    Oregon softball pitcher Stevie Hansen enters transfer portal, per reports
    Oregon softball pitcher Stevie Hansen enters transfer portal, per reports
    Oregon softball is losing its one-time ace.
    James Crepea
      Voodoo Doughnut pays tribute to Bill Walton with signature doughnut
      NBA
      Voodoo Doughnut pays tribute to Bill Walton with signature doughnut
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Beavers
      Oregon State move to West Coast Conference results in 19 softball players leaving for transfer portal
      Nick Daschel
      Oregon softball shortstop Paige Sinicki wins Gold Glove award
      Ducks
      Oregon softball shortstop Paige Sinicki wins Gold Glove award
      James Crepea
      Despite losses, Oregon State has significant experience at safety, nickel: Spring position review
      Nick Daschel
      Ducks
      Who will represent the Oregon Ducks at the NCAA track and field championships?
      Ryan Clarke
      Trail Blazers pre-draft workout profile: G League Ignite forward Tyler Smith
      Sports
      Trail Blazers pre-draft workout profile: G League Ignite forward Tyler Smith
      Aaron Fentress
      NBA
      Bronny James to remain in the 2024 NBA draft: Report
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Blazers
      Grateful Dead pay tribute to Bill Walton: ‘He was the biggest Deadhead in the world’
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Watch: Former Oregon Ducks star Payton Pritchard kicked in the face
      NBA
      Watch: Former Oregon Ducks star Payton Pritchard kicked in the face
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      High School Sports
      Crescent Valley’s Emily Wisniewski announces verbal commitment
      Nik Streng
      Sports
      Blazers work out 6 more NBA draft prospects, led by Indiana center Kel’El Ware
      Aaron Fentress
      Glencoe softball continues Cinderella run with semifinals win over top-ranked Westview
      Glencoe softball continues Cinderella run with semifinals win over top-ranked Westview
      Nik Streng
      High School Sports
      Playoff roundup: Results from Oregon’s softball state tournament semifinals
      Nik Streng
      Lake Oswego’s Donelson named girls track and field athlete of the year
      Shane Hoffmann
      Playoff roundup: Results from Oregon’s baseball state tournament semifinals
      Playoff roundup: Results from Oregon’s baseball state tournament semifinals
      Nik Streng
      Sports
      Blazers pre-draft workout profile: Indiana and former Ducks center Kel’El Ware
      Aaron Fentress

      Life

      8 summer day trips from Portland, perfect for excursions close to home
      8 summer day trips from Portland, perfect for excursions close to home
      From forested waterfalls to ocean beaches, these day trips are made for summer.
      Jamie Hale
        How to watch Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Season 7 midseason premiere for free
        TV & Movies
        How to watch Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ Season 7 midseason premiere for free
        Amy Havin
        Real Estate
        See inside this $5M home with Columbia River Gorge views from 800 feet
        Janet Eastman
        New Portland Book Week will feature giveaways, discounts, literary events, and more
        Books
        New Portland Book Week will feature giveaways, discounts, literary events, and more
        Kristi Turnquist
        TV & Movies
        What time, TV channel is Scripps Spelling Bee 2024 semifinals on? Free live stream, how to watch on demand (5/29/24)
        Amy Havin
        Life & Culture
        Oregon Shakespeare Festival announces 90th season
        Lizzy Acker
        Free camping, no entrance fees for State Parks Day in Oregon
        Travel & Outdoors
        Free camping, no entrance fees for State Parks Day in Oregon
        Jamie Hale
        TV & Movies
        When does Tyler Perry’s Sistas Season 7, Episode 13 air? Release date, streaming guide
        Amy Havin
        Oregon wineries, vineyards sue PacifiCorp for $100 million over wildfire smoke damage
        The Associated Press
        What is Oregon’s favorite brand of ice cream?
        Trending
        What is Oregon’s favorite brand of ice cream?
        Julie Evensen
        TV & Movies
        How to watch the new ‘Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter’ documentary streaming free, watch all episodes on demand
        Amy Havin
        Travel & Outdoors
        These are the best campgrounds in Oregon, according to a new ranking
        Julie Evensen
        Native Youth Powwow, Oregon State Parks Day, and Grand Lodge Brewfest: 11 things to do this week
        Native Youth Powwow, Oregon State Parks Day, and Grand Lodge Brewfest: 11 things to do this week
        Rosemarie Stein
        TV & Movies
        Watch ‘Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter’ documentary Part 2 for free
        Amy Havin
        Travel & Outdoors
        10 Oregon flower festivals and garden events to visit this summer
        Teresa Mahoney
        Downtown Portland’s TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing
        Dining Out
        Downtown Portland’s TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing
        Michael Russell
        Mount Rainier National Park begins new timed entry permit program
        Jamie Hale