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Prosper Portland Sues Chubb Unit Over $3.6M in Unpaid Albina Settlement Costs

Prosper Portland has sued its own insurance carrier, alleging the company largely refused to cover costs tied to a multimillion-dollar settlement the agency reached with Black families displaced from Portland's Albina neighborhood decades ago. The agency is seeking more than $3.6 million in damages from Westchester Fire Insurance Co., an entity of Chubb Ltd. of New York, over what it says was a breach of its insurance contract.

Portland, OR · 2d
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Vintage typewriter unlocks one of Oregon’s richest political histories

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “He tragically died before he could really sink his teeth into national politics. Had he lived to the ripe old age of 80, we may have known him like Tom McCall and other Oregon political luminaries.” — Filmmaker Jacob Pander. Former Astorian...

Oregon · 15h
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Partisan races in Oregon and Washington largely mirror the national blue wave

Democrats swept elections all across the U.S., and Oregon and Washington were no exceptions. Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley easily won reelection. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has won a second term as Oregon governor. In Washington, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated her Republican challenger, state Senate Minority Leader...

Oregon · 2d
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Public invited to comment on Portland General Electric's proposed 4.8% rate hike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland General Electric customers are invited to weigh in on a proposed rate hike during an upcoming public meeting, the Oregon Public Utility Commission said. PGE filed a general rate case with the PUC seeking a 4.8% rate increase. The virtual public meeting is scheduled...

Portland, OR · 2d
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Power out for over 2,600 on Hayden Island early Friday morning

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Power was out for more than 2,600 customers on Hayden Island early Friday morning, Portland General Electric said. The outage was first identified at about 2:45 a.m. on Hayden Island, between Portland and Vancouver in the Columbia River. A PGE spokesperson said there was an...

Portland, OR · 22h

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Grant allows Wilsonville transit agency to buy electric bus

South Metro Area Regional Transit, Wilsonville’s transit agency, received a $312,000 grant to purchase a new all-electric cutaway bus. The grant is part of Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund. […]

Wilsonville, OR · 1d

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NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County voter turnout surges on Election Day, casting ballots in first-ever ranked choice contests

NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County voter turnout surges on Election Day, casting ballots in first-ever ranked choice contests. Multnomah County voters join City of Portland voters in using ranked choice voting for candidate contests. Multnomah County, Ore. (Nov. 4, 2026) — As of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, Multnomah County voter turnout...

Multnomah County, OR · 2d

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Portland Voters Reject Plan to Let Residents Decide How to Spend $16 Million of City Budget

PORTLAND, Ore. — About 66% of votes counted were against Measure 26-267, a proposal to let residents decide how a portion of the city budget was spent, according to unofficial election results. The Oregon Secretary of State’s citywide tally showed 140,838 votes, or about 66%, against the measure at...

Portland, OR · 1d

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WSDOT seeks public input on early stages of high-speed rail from Vancouver, BC to Portland

OLYMPIA, Wash. — As the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) continues the initial research phase for a high-speed rail system through the Pacific Northwest, the agency is asking for input from residents and would-be travelers. The Cascadia High-Speed Rail would weave through a roughly 377-mile corridor through the...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Multnomah County’s $51B lawsuit against Big Oil allowed to proceed

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is allowing the county's lawsuit against some of the largest oil companies in the world to proceed after the companies tried to dismiss the case, which seeks more than $50 billion in damages.

Multnomah County, OR · 21h

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In the wake of Tuesday's election, Portland metro voters evaluate the outcomes

While a few Portland metro contests are still awaiting race calls, many of the state and local results from Tuesday's election matched the decisiveness of the national picture, where Democrats swept to power in both chambers of Congress. As votes continue to be counted ahead of final certification, KGW's Blair...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Portland Plugs In New Curbside EV Chargers From NE Glisan to North Portland

Portland drivers hunting for a place to plug in are getting some new options on their own blocks. Portland General Electric says it is installing electric vehicle chargers directly on utility poles in neighborhoods across the city, bringing a new charging option to the curb. The curbside chargers are part...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Lake Oswego’s economic outlook by the numbers

The city of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce recently collaborated on an economic development strategy plan, which the City Council approved at a Tuesday, Nov. 3 […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 1d

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Democratic candidates leading in four seats in Southwest Washington’s competitive 17th and 18th legislative districts

Voters in Southwest Washington are on their way to unseating four Republican incumbents in the state’s competitive 17th and 18th legislative districts, unofficial election results show. The two districts contain four state house seats currently held by Republicans, which Democrats targeted this year amid heavy spending by PACs aiming...

Vancouver, WA · 2d

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‘I don’t think it’s equitable’: Multnomah County Board passes ambulance service plan despite concerns

The Multnomah County Ambulance Service Plan might have some people waiting longer for an ambulance when seconds could be the difference between life and death.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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Oregon Has an Arcade Museum Where Hundreds of Vintage Games Play Without a Single Quarter

You know that feeling when a plain building turns out to hold something you did not see coming? That happened to plenty of Oregonians who walked through one unassuming door and lost an entire day. Inside, hundreds of vintage games light up the dark, and your pocket change stays put....

Oregon · 3d

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What’s replacing White Rabbit Book Cafe? Meet Oregon City’s newest shop

We now know what will take the place of the recently closed White Rabbit Book Cafe in downtown Oregon City. The building will be the new home of Cognitive Surplus, a retail store that sells math- and science-themed stationery, apparel and home goods. Cognitive Surplus is an Oregon-based company founded...

Oregon City, OR · 3d

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Frybread Fest is back, bringing Indigenous community together in downtown Portland

Downtown Portland will host the third annual Frybread Fest on Nov. 7, bringing traditional Indigenous cultural activities and food to Director Park in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Director Park and will showcase traditional crafts and cooking,...

Portland, OR · 3d

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Pearl District Group Demands Pause on Portland's 14-Story Affordable Housing Tower

A Portland neighborhood group wants city leaders to hit the brakes on a planned 14-story affordable housing tower slated for the base of the Broadway Bridge. The Pearl District Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to pause construction of the apartment building planned for the corner of Northwest Johnson Street and Northwest Ninth Avenue, and the board has asked local elected officials to delay the project before it breaks ground.

Portland, OR · 4d

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This Library Was Designed To Feel Like Walking Through A Forest

How do you create a forest out of a building? That question shaped East County Library, a new public library in Gresham, Oregon, designed by Holst Architecture in collaboration with Adjaye Associates through the design development stage. Completed in 2026, the building takes cues from the Pacific Northwest landscape through its exposed wood structure, daylight-filled spaces, and progression from lively gathering areas to quieter places to read.

Gresham, OR · 3d