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SALUTE TO VETERANS | This Portland woman is turning family traditions into sweet success after military service

(PORTLAND) — Sometimes, the biggest life decisions begin with an unexpected knock at the door. For Lené Hopson, that knock came in the spring of 1994, when an Army recruiter arrived while she was home from college, trying to figure out how to pay for her education. More...

Portland, OR · 2d

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This Tiny Oregon Oddities Museum Is A Creature-Feature Playground For Families Who Love Weird

Shrunken heads, Bigfoot displays, and a gift shop selling 3D bat air fresheners all share one small building. Admission runs about ten bucks. That alone makes me grin. The place leans hard into retro creature-feature horror and sci-fi kitsch. Some exhibits are interactive, and there are costumes and props for goofy photos.

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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...

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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, […]

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Canby’s holiday market gearing up for its annual festive run

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Clackamas County Event Center is preparing to welcome families, friends, and visitors for its annual Winter Fair & Holiday Market. […]

Canby, OR · 3d

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 · 5d

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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.

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Asante CEO declines to respond to state legislators’ inquiry

State lawmakers express ongoing concern regarding nearly $1 million in unreported labor consultant spending; Oregon nurses union demands ‘real answers’. Asante CEO Tom Gessel declined to answer a half-dozen questions posted in a recent inquiry from two state legislators regarding over $1 million allegedly spent on so-called “anti-union” labor relations firms and said Southern Oregon’s largest healthcare provider has not been engaged with groups for “labor-related staff-level education” since 2023.

Oregon · 5d

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Cj Hendry's Plush Flower Shop Blooms in Portland, Past Stops Saw 3-Hour Waits

A pop-up selling colorful plush flowers made from fabric is opening in Portland this month, bringing artist Cj Hendry's traveling Flower Shop installation to the Pearl District. The Australia-born, New York-based artist's project is launching at 914 NW Everett St., set to run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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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 · 3d

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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.

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You Could Get Lost For Hours Inside The World’s Largest Independent Bookstore In Oregon

There are places you visit and places you experience, and Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon falls so completely into the second category that calling it a bookstore feels like calling the Grand Canyon a hole in the ground. Technically accurate, but missing the entire point by a...

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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...

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WSDOT asks for public input on BC to PDX high-speed rail

OLYMPIA — The Space Race, Star Trek and the TV cartoon, The Jetsons, stoked imaginations about the future of transportation and that imagination exists today as technological advancements from automated vehicles to fusion power tease us with generational breakthroughs for mobility. One of those enticing transportation modes is high...

Washington · 3d

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Multnomah County To Open Ambulance Contract

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-to-2 today to approve a new Ambulance Service Plan, paving the way for a competitive process in 2027 to contract for emergency medical care across all of Multnomah County. The Board also approved a resolution meant to shape that process by giving preference to any...

Multnomah County, OR · 3d

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Portland's Creative Storefronts program fills vacant downtown spaces with illuminated art

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Portland is hoping you'll linger downtown after dark this winter. The Office of Arts & Culture teamed up with Nightlab, the nonprofit behind the Portland Winter Light Festival, to fill about a dozen vacant commercial spaces with illuminated artwork. Mayor Keith Wilson...

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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...

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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 · 5d

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