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Portland study reviews future uses for up to 14 PPS schools under closure talks

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As Portland Public Schools weighs closing up to 14 schools, a preliminary city analysis is looking at possible future uses for those properties. The sites include 13 elementary schools and Sellwood Middle School. PPS has cited declining enrollment and financial challenges as it considered changes.

Portland, OR · 2d
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Oregon City Elects 26-Year-Old Adam Marl, First Asian American Mayor

Oregon City voters have elected 26-year-old Adam Marl as their next mayor, making him the city’s first Asian American mayor and only the second person of color to hold the office. Early returns showed Marl with 71% of the vote, far outpacing his two challengers in a race that capped a fast political rise for a man who was once the youngest person ever to sit on the city commission.

Oregon City, OR · 2d
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Oregon Humane Trying To Solve Growing Population Concern in Willamette Valley

PORTLAND, OR – There is reportedly a big problem with pet overpopulation in the Mid Valley. That problem is growing, according to Laura Klink at the Oregon Humane. She says they experienced a 58% increase in kitten intake from 2020 to 2025, thanks to an increasing number of unaltered cats.

Portland, OR · 1d
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Holiday events, light displays and festive traditions to enjoy around Oregon in 2026

The holiday season is approaching, bringing twinkling light displays, festive boat parades and seasonal celebrations to communities across Oregon. In the Portland area, families can enjoy annual traditions such as the Christmas Ships Parade, Peacock Lane’s elaborate light displays and the procession of costumed revelers at Portland Krampus Night. The season also brings concerts, cultural celebrations and religious gatherings marking holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Portland, OR · 1d
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Election: Returns show voters rejecting Wilsonville Town Center measure

Based on returns from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, voters are poised to reject ballot measure 3-641. The measure which would allow the city of Wilsonville to create an […]

Wilsonville, OR · 2d

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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 celebrates 100 years since the repeal of Oregon’s Black exclusion laws

On Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP), a statewide African American historical society, gathered at the North Portland Library to commemorate a pivotal moment in Oregon history: the 100th anniversary of the vote to remove the state’s constitutional language excluding Black people. A century earlier, Black community...

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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Willamette Week: Lawsuit alleges investment company defrauded investors

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — They're some of the familiar business names around town -- Rudy’s barbershops, Bamboo Sushi, and Sizzle Pie. In this week's issue, Willamette Week found that the investment company that owns them faces a new $5 million lawsuit. It's not the first lawsuit they've faced.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Local group honors 12 veterans with Quilts of Valor

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland group is finding its own way to show its appreciation for veterans. James Lewis served for 32 years in the U.S. Navy before retiring as a chief boatswain’s mate, and remembers his time well. “I just enjoyed it,” he said. “I spent most of that time in the reserves, […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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Hollamon narrowly leads Rosacker in Newberg mayor race

As of midnight Wednesday, Elise Yarnell Hollamon was in the lead for Newberg mayor with 50.2% of the vote. Her challenger, incumbent Bill Rosacker, held 49.8% of the vote — […]

Newberg, OR · 2d

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Survey results show which services West Linn residents want city to prioritize

During a Tuesday, Nov. 3 work session of the West Linn City Council, staff presented the results from the Framing Our Future Community Survey. The survey was a key component […]

West Linn, OR · 1d

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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 · 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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GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 87 | Portland’s Proposed Massive Increase to the CEO Pay-Ratio Surtax — and Oregon’s Other Tax Debates [Podcast]

On the latest episode of the GeTtin’ SALTy podcast, host Nikki Dobay welcomes back guest Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy to discuss a proposal to sharply increase Portland’s CEO pay-ratio surtax, which was enacted in 2017. While the surtax has always raised legal and constitutional issues, the proposed increase is likely to renew those concerns, resulting in potential litigation and budget implications. They also examine the proposed clean-energy surcharge (similar to the Portland CES) in Eugune, Oregon, the state’s proposed annual financial-assets tax, and a universal-health-care plan that could bring significant new taxes. Throughout, they consider how voter fatigue and questions about local taxing authority may shape what happens next.

Portland, OR · 1d

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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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SALUTE TO VETERANS | Newberg veteran served as a Navy corpsman in jungles of Southeast Asia

(NEWBERG) — It has been 56 years since Stan Beecroft left Vietnam, but the memories of his experiences are fresh and can be summed up in one word: “Hell.” Beyond […]

Newberg, OR · 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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Oregon judge allows Multnomah County climate lawsuit against fossil fuel giants to advance

The fossil fuel defendants in the case had sought to have the climate case dismissed, saying state governments did not have the power to regulate their interstate pollution.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d