Investigation Finds Rep. Lamar Wise Violated Oregon Ethics Law
The southeast Portland lawmaker failed to disclose a $25,000 payment by Portland-based nonprofit Seeding Justice.
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Kellyβs Olympian, Portlandβs Oldest Dive Bar, Proclaims Itβs βBack From the Deadβ
Kellyβs sits across from Washington Center, once the cityβs largest open-air fentanyl market. The bar and its building have just undergone a $750,000 renovation.
Read full article βTomoya Matsuzakiβs Painting Are Inspired by Trinkets He Pulls Out of the River Thames
The London artistβs first U.S. show is at Portland gallery Adams and Ollman through the year.
Read full article βJeffrey Silversteinβs Country Pacific Northwestern
The Portland songwriter collects oddities, textures and stories of the Pacific Northwest on his third album, βDoggone.β
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Jeffries outlines priorities as Dems prepare to take power
'They want us to fight': Jeffries outlines priorities as Democrats prepare to take power
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A breakdown of impeachment articles filed against Hegseth
A breakdown of the impeachment articles filed against Pete Hegseth
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House rejects Hegseth impeachment as GOP selects leaders
House rejects Hegseth impeachment as GOP selects Jordan and Thune as leaders
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News Wrap: U.S. charges 3 with plotting attacks at air base
News Wrap: U.S. charges 3 with plotting attacks at air base and Jewish communities
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Mississippi voters reflect on surprising Senate race
Mississippi voters reflect on surprising Senate race as count continues
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ODOT lays out a stark picture of what transportation system would look like without new funding
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said the Oregon Department of Transportation must live within existing revenue. But what happens if lawmakers donβt step in to address…
▶️ Watch →Seattle Mayor Expands Police Camera Surveillance Today, With No Privacy Safeguards in 2026
Mayor Katie Wilson gave an emphatic βyesβ to the immediate expansion of police surveillance in Seattle on Tuesday, with no immediate policies to reduce the…
Read full article βThe Thornsβ Season Comes to a Crashing Halt
Player signings for the Thorns have been few and far between this year, and how theyβll shore up their back line isnβt the only question…
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‘A Matter of Hope’ shines light on social entrepreneurs
'A Matter of Hope' shines light on social entrepreneurs tackling big issues
Read full article βGet Your Reps In: Food and Sex in βTampopoβ
Juzo Itamiβs sensual, food-centric comedy screens at the Tomorrow Theater on Nov. 15.
Read full article βShows of the Week: Russian Circles Bring Heavy Metal to the Crystal Ballroom
Also: The Northwest Experimental Guitar Orchestra is at Taborspace, and Bonobo is DJing at the Roseland.
Read full article βWilson Says Expanding Police Surveillance System Will Help Make Seattle βThe Safest Big City in the Countryβ
By Erica C. Barnett Mayor Katie Wilson announced sheβll proceed with an expansion of police surveillance in the Central District,β¦ The post Wilson Says Expanding…
Read full article βGet Busy: What to Do in Portland (Nov. 11-17, 2026)
Laugh with Ron Funches, see the Misfit Toys Puppet Show, and go skating at OMSI.
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Taskforce Spells Out Need for Cabinet-Level Housing Agency in Washington
The governor's 19-member taskforce recommends the legislature take steps to stand up a Department of Housing in 2027, funding a small startup team and executive…
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November 10, 2026 – PBS News Hour full episode
November 10, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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US House GOP blocks effort to impeach Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has survived an impeachment effort, at least for now, after the U.S. House on Tuesday blocked a vote over charges that…
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