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Portland City Council Mandates Fuel Storage Reduction At Willamette River Facility

Portland, OR – The Portland City Council has finalized plans to further reduce the amount of fossil fuels stored in aging bulk tanks at the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub along the Willamette River in Northwest Portland. Thursday, the council passed a pair of ordinances requiring 11 bulk fuel terminals...

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Newly-elected Multnomah County Chair talks about plans in exclusive interview

Newly-elected Multnomah County Chair Shannon Singleton spoke exclusively with FOX 12 Oregon about her plans as she transitions into the role in January.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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SEC Probes $166M Sortis Fund Tied to Rudy's, Bamboo Sushi; Oregon Investigates Sortis

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened an investigation into the Sortis Income Fund, a $166 million Portland investment vehicle tied to local favorites like Rudy's Barbershop and Bamboo Sushi, while Oregon's own securities regulator is conducting a separate inquiry into Sortis without publicly specifying whether it targets the fund. The federal probe and state inquiry come as investors have filed a lawsuit accusing fund founder Paul Brenneke and three related Sortis entities of fraud and improper self-dealing loans.

Oregon · 2d

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Property Watch: A Surviving John Yeon Home That Just Sold

Located on almost four acres in an architectural enclave in Southwest, the ‘Swan House’ is a pristine example of the Northwest designer's work. In 1939, the Museum of Modern Art held an exhibit to celebrate its 10th anniversary, called Art in Our Time. In the section addressing modern architecture, alongside designs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, and Frank Lloyd Wright, there was a picture of a house in Portland, Oregon.

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State housing board approves low-income apartments costing nearly $1 million each

In her victory speech on election night, newly reelected Gov. Tina Kotek said she will focus her second term on making key services, particularly housing, “more available and more affordable.”. Yet one month earlier, the nine-member panel Kotek appointed to oversee billions of dollars in state housing funds approved...

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Nov 13–15, 2026

Steeling yourself for family time next week? Pack in the fun this weekend at cheap and easy events from Celebrate with the Santa Clones to a Flower Shop Pop-Up and from Bandsgiving to Be Part of the Heart - Artichoke Community Music's Fall Fundraiser. For more ideas, check out our top picks of the week.

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10 newcomers land among Portland’s 40 best restaurants

As much as we love honoring Portland’s classics (see our list), this year’s restaurant guide makes room for 10 newcomers. Most of these appeared on our recent surveys of Portland best new restaurants, though two more established restaurants impressed us enough to earn their way onto — or, in the case of Eem, back onto — the ranked list this year.

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Clark County’s Public Transit System Main Funding Not Keeping Pace with Operating Costs

VANCOUVER, WA – C-TRAN wraps up its long-range plan next Monday, Nov. 16. The transit agency says three scenarios are under consideration, including significant cuts. C-TRAN gets 0.7% of a percent of Clark County’s sales tax, which is unchanged since 2012. Taylor Eidt, with C-Tran, says if future...

Clark County, WA · 2d

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PGE urges Oregon residents to prepare as 2026 winter storm season nears

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 2026 winter storm season is around the corner, and Portland General Electric is encouraging Oregon residents to keep themselves safe with actionable steps. A PGE spokesperson said Thursday that customers can prepare ahead of inclement weather and reduce potential storm impacts. Crews work year-round...

Oregon · 2d

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/ Port of Vancouver USA Awarded $18 Million to Strengthen Berth 8 Cargo Infrastructure

The Columbia River is already a critical link in the nation’s supply chain, but a recently awarded grant will help strengthen this connection. In late October, the Port of Vancouver USA learned it had successfully secured an $18 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant. Along with $12...

Vancouver, WA · 2d

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Oregon Has a Vietnamese Restaurant Where the Rice Noodles Are Made Fresh by Hand Every Morning

Most noodle soups in America start with a dried brick of rice noodles pulled from a box. One Portland kitchen skips that shortcut and leans into the slower, older way of doing things. The result is a dining room that fills up fast, a line that often reaches the door, and a menu built around the cooking of Northern Vietnam, a style that is surprisingly hard to find in the United States.

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/ Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners Approve Budget for 2027

The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the port’s 2027 operating budget during its November 10 board meeting. The $138 million budget was developed to meet the goals of the port’s strategic plan. Port Budget Process:. Each October, port staff reviews projected revenues and expenses...

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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WSDOT Reminder to Drivers: Slow Down and Move Over Near Roadside Crews

Rainy season means crews clearing leaves and litter from drains. WSDOT caught one worker on SR 14 in Vancouver getting drenched. Please slow down.

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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Jensen Huang’s Oregon story: Portland ping pong to Denny’s dishwasher

Although former Nvidia CEO hasn’t lived here in decades, he still has family in the state and nurtures ties to Oregon State University. Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang began working at age 15, washing dishes and waiting tables at a Denny’s restaurant in the Portland area. He worked the graveyard shift and played competitive table tennis at the Paddle Palace downtown.

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This Oregon Bakery Is Famous For Its Slow-Fermented Sourdough Bread

Some of the dough here ferments for up to 18 hours before it ever sees an oven. That’s longer than most of us spend awake on a busy Saturday. The bakers at this Oregon spot are fine with the wait. The flour comes from whole grains with names like...

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Portland nonprofit faces furniture shortage, asks for donations

A bed, a couch or a kitchen table can make a major difference for a family starting over.

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New Troutdale Path Links Sandy River Delta to Portland Trail Network

A relatively short new trail connection near Troutdale is making it noticeably easier for hikers, cyclists and anyone rolling through on wheels to reach the Sandy River Delta. The link ties into miles of existing paths stretching from Portland out toward the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail, giving outdoor-lovers a smoother way into one of the region's most popular natural areas.

Troutdale, OR · 1d

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Camas High School Through the Eyes of Exchange Students

2026-27 exchange students Laura Gonzalez Sanchez, Tully Ann Reynolds, and Paula Reinhardt came to Camas High School (CHS) with curiosity and an open mind to new experiences. In their first few months at CHS, they have adapted to many differences and become part of the school community. Gonzalez is a...

Camas, WA · 2d

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‘Here to advocate:’ City Council talks about the future of Downtown Portland

Portland City Council heard testimony on the future of downtown at their meeting Thursday morning.

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