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Study Looks at Approaches to Prescribing Obesity Medications for Older Adults

HealthDay News — Approaches to prescribing obesity medications for older adults are discussed in an article published online Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Elias S. Wisdom, from the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and colleagues describe a framework for safe prescribing of...

Portland, OR · 17h

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C-TRAN warns it could cut a quarter of bus service if sales tax stays the same

What sales tax rates are proposed for maintaining or expanding C-TRAN service?. Which C-TRAN services could face reductions if sales tax remains unchanged?. Why could reduced C-TRAN service increase household transportation costs?. C-TRAN could cut about 25% of its regular bus service by the early 2030s, if its sales tax...

The Portland Mercury

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) Announces New Director and Location

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) revealed the location of its new headquarters and events space Thursday afternoon. With the news, the 31-year-old arts organization also announced the appointment of its current development director, Betsey Brock, to the role of executive director. Brock has been with PICA since November 2025,...

Portland, OR · 20h

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‘Wildwood’ Review: A Handcrafted World Worth Escaping To

In an era where Hollywood is navigating the development of AI-generated imagery and already producing computer-generated spectacle, there is something extraordinary about watching a world come to life one handmade detail at a time. In Wildwood, LAIKA Studios’ stop motion film, each leaf, feather, and blade of grass springs to...

The Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns, Portland Police Arrest Alleged Miniature Horse Figurine Thief, and the Mercury‘s Holiday Issue Is Here!

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! This morning I have watched an AI drama where aliens...

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Portland Considers Sale of PBOT Plot in Southeast Portland

KGW reported that Portland is considering selling a PBOT plot in Southeast Portland. A sale of the PBOT plot is under consideration. The Portland Housing Bureau describes 73Foster as a 64-unit development on the SE Foster corridor, including 22 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. The figures describe activity at this...

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Voodoo Doughnut Lands in Union Square, Opens Until 3 AM Nov. 19

Union Square is about to get its first taste of Portland's most famous doughnut export. Voodoo Doughnut will open its first New York City shop at 41 Union Square West, near East 17th Street, on November 19, serving up its signature yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts with late-night hours. According...

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No newts is bad news, environmental group says after Crater Lake survey

A small newt that lives only in Oregon’s Crater Lake is on the verge of extinction, advocates with the Center for Biological Diversity said this week. Scientists could not find a single Mazama newt during a snorkel survey of the lake this summer, according to federal records obtained by the environmental nonprofit. A year earlier, surveys found four newts, and in 2023 they found 35.

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Molly Callahan and Drew Grizzly Talk “Bye Bye, Bi” Comedy Show

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — “Bye Bye, Bi” is bringing comedy and plenty of personality to Social Good Place this November. Molly Callahan, creator and host of the comedy game show, joins The Juice alongside contestant Drew Grizzly to share more about the show. “Bye Bye, Bi” takes...

Portland, OR · 14h

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Lake Oswego violinist wins state strings competition

Lake Oswego High School freshman Emmaline Bunch won the Oregon State Junior Strings Competition and will now compete in the Music Teachers National Association Northwest Division Junior Strings Competition. According […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 21h

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South Carolina Retailer Takes Over Six Ashley Furniture Stores in Oregon

Broad River Retail, a South Carolina-based Ashley licensee, has acquired six Ashley stores and a distribution center in Oregon. The company, based in Fort Mill, S.C., already owns Ashley stores in the Southeast and in Eastern Washington, and the deal marks its first move into Oregon. Broad River plans to remodel the Clackamas store and add an Ashley outlet inside it, but it hasn’t announced a timeline.

Oregon · 22h

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This Free Oregon Garden Puts Plants From Around The World In Front Of Your Family

At the end of a quiet Portland neighborhood, a narrow drive leads to a place that feels like a secret someone forgot to keep. Towering old trees stand along stone paths, and a high bluff looks down on the Willamette River. Admission costs nothing, though a donation helps keep the...

The Portland Mercury

Portland’s Best Cozy Bars for the Winter

While Portland summers are idyllic and sunny, and our autumns are heralded by explosions of crimson and gold across the city, our winters can get downright grim. We don’t often freeze solid like a Midwestern city, but when the sun sets in the early afternoon and the days are filled with gloomy clouds and a constant icy drip, winters can be punishing. But that’s why we have bars, especially those warm, welcoming spots with firepits and hot toddies and hearty meals to drive out the chill and the brutal malaise. Some places offer year-round comfort, while others bring festive joy with holiday pop-ups and themes. Here are some picks for our favorite cozy, wintry bars.

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News In Depth: Blanchet House Offers Radical Hospitality While Local Homeless Resources Wane, and the Global Citizen International Digest

Homeless services in the Portland Metro area are in flux -- Mayor Keith Wilson's overnight shelters are running low on funding, and in some cases closing. Federal funding for homeless services are down, and city and county resources are facing cuts, while the count of Multnomah County residents living on the streets continues to climb. On todays' show, we speak with Blanchet House Executive Director Steve Cook about the radical hospitality that Blanchet House offers to homeless Portlanders at their cafe and in their shelters.

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Sunshine for the Season: Help bring food, hope, and joy to our neighbors in need

This holiday season, KATU is partnering with Sunshine Division to help fight hunger and make a meaningful difference for families across the Portland area. The holidays are a time for giving, gathering, and celebrating with loved ones. But for many of our neighbors, this season brings an added challenge: putting food on the table. With the rising cost of groceries and everyday essentials, too many local families are facing difficult choices just to make ends meet. That's why KATU created Sunshine for the Season — a community initiative designed to shine a spotlight on the incredible work of Sunshine Division and rally our community to help our fellow neighbors during their time of need.

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Rain returns to the Pacific Northwest Friday, with high surf expected on the Oregon Coast

Rain returns to the Pacific Northwest on Nov. 13, with another round expected throughout the weekend. Parts of the Olympic Peninsula could see heavy rain, and winds could pick up again along the Washington coast, according to the National Weather Service. On the southern Oregon Coast, the agency has issued a high surf warning for […]

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Portland’s retro arcade bar is expanding into Vancouver

A retro Portland arcade bar is taking its nostalgic repertoire across state lines. It’s been almost three decades since Ground Kontrol first lit up the city’s gaming scene; 22 years since it relocated to Old Town; and eight years since the hybrid bar-arcade doubled its footprint and launched the 7,000-square-foot flagship it flaunts today.

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This Portland Brunch Spot Hides A Plant-Based Menu Even Meat Lovers Come Back For

Some breakfast places in Portland have a line out the door before the doors even open. One of them sits on a busy southeast street, and people keep coming back for a reason that surprises a lot of first-timers. The menu is packed with vegan and vegetarian choices, yet the...