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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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This Small Oregon Town Has Hospitals So Good They Rank Among the Best in America

Most people plan a trip around a beach, a trail, or a favorite coffee stop, not a hospital. Yet in one corner of Oregon, the medical care is part of the local story, and it sits right beside rivers, bridges, and a mountain view. Families here talk about doctors the way other towns talk about their high school team.

Portland, OR · 12d
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KPTV

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Rat in the toilet? Multnomah County shares what to do

Multnomah County, OR · 14h

hoodline.com

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Longview Fire Levy Fails, Leaving City Few Options for Third Station

Longview voters have rejected Proposition 1, a Fire & EMS property-tax lid lift that would have funded a third fire station, a new engine and eight new emergency personnel, according to unofficial election returns reported by Lower Columbia Currents. The measure would have added $1.15 per $1,000 of assessed property valuation, raising Longview's property tax rate by about 58% in 2027 and generating roughly $6 million annually for the fire department.

Longview, WA · 3d
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Rural election in Southwest WA drives big spending

On a wet Tuesday in Clark County, a campaign flyer landed in a mailbox between a feed store receipt and a school calendar. The paper was glossy, the claims were sharp, and the return address was not local. That small scene captures why the Southwest WA legislative race has become a test of how much national money can reshape a place that still thinks of itself as close to home.

Clark County, WA · 1d

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Clark County Council elections appear to affirm status quo

Voters signaled a clear desire for sweeping change in many state and federal races across the country this week. But in local races for Clark County Council, in Southwest Washington, most voters seemed to want more of the same. A majority of seats on the nonpartisan, five-member council were up...

Clark County, WA · 1d

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5 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro, Oregon You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Hillsboro, Oregon — a city where the Tualatin Valley rolls green and generous beneath a sky that always seems to be shifting, where the scent of cedar mingles with the aroma of roasting coffee, and where neighborhoods are stitched together by the laughter of children, the hum of tech workers, and the quiet pride of families who have called this place home for generations. Here, glass towers rise beside berry fields, and food trucks park in the shadow of historic storefronts, each corner humming with the stories of newcomers and old-timers alike.

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

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Thousands lose power across Portland area Saturday night

More than 11,000 Portland General Electric customers lost power on Saturday night, according to the PGE outage map.

Portland, OR · 13h

The Coconut Mama

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No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 6d

KOIN 6 News

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Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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Oregon Zoo Acquires Former Children's Museum Site

The Oregon Zoo has officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI, gaining a site adjacent to its Washington Park campus and laying the groundwork for future conservation, education and community-focused projects. “This is an exciting moment for the zoo and for the...

Portland, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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‘Incredibly alarming’: High school student in Hillsboro brought handgun to campus, principal says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents in Hillsboro are asking for answers after learning a student recently brought a gun to campus. A student at Glencoe High School was found in possession of a handgun at school on Oct. 30, according to a message sent to parents, students and staff by Principal Claudia Ruf. “I find […]

Hillsboro, OR · 3d

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The Sprawling Oregon Flea Market So Massive That One Full Day Barely Covers It All

There are places in this world that make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a parallel universe where everything is more colorful, more alive, and infinitely more interesting than wherever you just came from. M&M Marketplace in Hillsboro, Oregon is exactly that kind of place. Maybe it’s a few...

Hillsboro, OR · 3d

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Oregon City elects first Asian American mayor, youngest in city history

OREGON CITY, ORE. (KATU) — History was made in Oregon City this week as voters elected Adam Marl, making him the city's first Asian American mayor and the youngest person ever to hold the office. Fresh off the victory, Marl, who grew up in Oregon City, says he's more...

Oregon City, OR · 1d

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Portland man loses half of his foot after salon pedicure, sues for $900K

A 40-year-old Portland man says he lost half of his foot after it became infected from unsterilized tools used during a pedicure he received at a local nail salon. Nathan Fields has filed a $913,000 lawsuit against Eden Salon & Spa, claiming that a nail technician “severely cut” his big toe during the March 2025 pedicure and that ultimately led to two amputations that carved away all of his toes and much of his foot.

Portland, OR · 2d

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“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision

Tuesday’s midterm elections ushered in a historic blue wave across the United States, with Democrats picking up seats even in historically conservative states like South Carolina and Texas. In many cases, voters didn’t settle for moderation, with the left flank of the Democratic Party netting historic gains in federal, state, and local elections.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Wind gusts topple trees across Washington, Oregon coasts

A high wind warning is in effect up the Oregon and Washington coasts through Saturday, with Pacific County reporting several downed trees throughout the area, saying responders are currently working to clear the roads. NWS Portland warned of wind gusts from the south could be as high as 50-60 mph...

Oregon · 15h

The Portland Mercury

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Claims Victory, Fire at Jackie’s PDX, and NASA Warns Hubble Telescope Could Fall to Earth

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered!. Good Morning, Portland! How’s your schadenfreude? Don’t blow it all in one place....

Portland, OR · 3d

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This Oregon Museum Holds Objects That Tell The State’s Story In Unexpected Ways

A single copper coin decided the name of a major American city. Two founders flipped it, and the winner picked the name of his hometown back East. That coin still exists, and you can see it in person. It sits in a museum that also lets you sniff salmon, hazelnuts, and wheat. Yes, history here comes with a scent track.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Washington County Voters Cast 18,755 Write-Ins for a Ballot With No Candidates Listed

When voters in Washington County opened their ballots this fall, the Zone 3 race for a seat on the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District board had no candidates listed at all. By the time preliminary results came in, 18,755 write-in votes had been cast for that empty line, and county officials say they have no plans to say who, or what, people actually wrote down.

Washington County, OR · 22h