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For the 10th time, here are the Portlanders who use the most water.
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Oregon Universal Health Care Plan: Delayed but, Backers Say, Still Very Much Kicking
It remains unclear whether the group developing the plan will be able to fulfill its mission of delivering lawmakers a detailed plan that can be…
Read full article βMurmurs: Owner of La Mota Issued $7.9 Million in Liens
Aaron Mitchell, owner of the troubled cannabis brand La Mota, recently had more than $7.9 million in tax liens issued against him by the state.
Read full article βNew Filings in Oregon Youth Authority Sex Abuse Lawsuits Allege Long-Term Cover-Up
Thirteen former OYA staff say top management ignored years of complaints about βDr. Cold Fingers.β
Read full article βWhat to Do in Portland (Aug. 19β25, 2026)
See Vince Staples, go to Somali Heritage Day and check out Chuesday at Wonderlove.
Read full article βGet Your Reps In: Charlie Chaplinβs Bittersweet Comedy Romance βCity Lightsβ
The 95-year-old silent film plays at Cinemagic this week.
Read full article βZappa Tribute The Stinkfoot Orchestra Has the Maestroβs Anarchic Rhythm
Also: Tangerine Dream comes through town, and itβs Portland Hip-Hop Week.
Read full article βAs Glitterfox Disbands, Singer Solange Paape-Igoa Goes Solo
The Portland favorite indie band is on the outs, but its frontperson has plenty of songs to sing.
Read full article βPSU Forecasts Multnomah County Could Lose More Than 17,000 School-Aged Children in the Next Decade
New population forecasts from Portland State University indicate Multnomah County will lose 17,474 children between the ages of 5 and 18 in the next decade.
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Trumpβs ballroom βillegalβ without congressional approval, high court told
WASHINGTON β Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trumpβs appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House…
Read full article βCentennial Mills Livestream With EDM Soundtrack Is a Hit
The livestream was created, improbably, by aesthetic medicine clinic Oregon Medical & Laser.
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Oregon policy among state laws slowing private equity healthcare deals, report findsΒ
An Oregon law passed more than a year ago is part of a cascade of similar state laws nationwide that are making it harder for…
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Violent crime in US fell at record pace in 2025
Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since…
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Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres
The USDA decision to rescind the 25-year-old forest and wildland protections was made without officials hosting any public meetings.
Read full article βAfter a Nasty Start to the Seasonβs Second Half, the Thorns Regain Their Footing
The darkest hour was just before Caiya Hanks took the field.
Read full article βCourt Rules Gender-Affirming Treatment Must Still Be Covered by Obamacare
The ruling is the latest victory around gender-affirming care for Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield.
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Oregon congresswoman proposes program to support first responder mental health
This story discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide &…
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Conservationists sue feds over plan to allow cattle grazing on 24 million western acres
The Center for Biological Diversity filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon alleging the grazing would harm imperiled species across the West.
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Tensions reach boiling point on Trump administrationβs election security call for state leaders
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Tensions between state election officials and the…
Read full article βFormer CEO Sues OHSU For Whistleblower Retaliation
$15 million lawsuit describes Tarek Salaway moving diligently in his opening weeks at the institution to make changes in the name of safety and quality,…
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