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Frybread Fest is back, bringing Indigenous community together in downtown Portland

Downtown Portland will host the third annual Frybread Fest on Nov. 7, bringing traditional Indigenous cultural activities and food to Director Park in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. The free event will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Director Park and will showcase traditional crafts and cooking,...

Portland, OR · 4d
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Pearl District Group Demands Pause on Portland's 14-Story Affordable Housing Tower

A Portland neighborhood group wants city leaders to hit the brakes on a planned 14-story affordable housing tower slated for the base of the Broadway Bridge. The Pearl District Neighborhood Association voted unanimously to pause construction of the apartment building planned for the corner of Northwest Johnson Street and Northwest Ninth Avenue, and the board has asked local elected officials to delay the project before it breaks ground.

Portland, OR · 5d
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This Library Was Designed To Feel Like Walking Through A Forest

How do you create a forest out of a building? That question shaped East County Library, a new public library in Gresham, Oregon, designed by Holst Architecture in collaboration with Adjaye Associates through the design development stage. Completed in 2026, the building takes cues from the Pacific Northwest landscape through its exposed wood structure, daylight-filled spaces, and progression from lively gathering areas to quieter places to read.

Gresham, OR · 3d
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Shannon Singleton leads race for Multnomah County Chair

Voters are deciding who will replace the current Multnomah County Chair, Jessica Vega Pederson, to represent Oregon’s most populous county.

Multnomah County, OR · 4d

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Multnomah County, Oregon live results for the 2026 general election

Election night has arrived for the 2026 general election, and KGW has compiled a list of live results for every major contest on the ballot for Multnomah County voters this year. At the top of the list is the race for Multnomah County chair, but there's also a second county...

Multnomah County, OR · 4d

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Portland Public Schools’ Officials Defend Proposed School Closures, Layoffs

Portland, OR – Layoffs are now on the table, along with the earlier proposed school closures, as Portland Public Schools wrestles with a $65-million-dollar budget deficit. At a Monday press conference, ahead of a Tuesday night school board meeting, Portland Public Schools’ Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong said as many as 450 FTE positions may be cut from the schools and the central office. About 223 positions would be teachers or school staff. “We always look at reductions furthest away from the classroom knowing that every single position that we have impacts what happens in the classroom, but we do start off with central office first,” Armstrong said.

Portland, OR · 5d

Forest Grove News Times

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Washington County Veterans Day celebration to honor local veterans in Hillsboro

Veterans, military families and community members are invited to gather in Hillsboro this Veterans Day for an annual celebration honoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The […]

Hillsboro, OR · 2d

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Portland Water Filtration Project Earns First Oregon Construction Star Site Since 2010

No lost-time injuries or accidents occurred during the filtration facility site's first three years, and evaluators pointed to its top-to-bottom safety culture. East Multnomah County job sites for Portland's Bull Run Filtration Project, which includes a new filtration facility and pipelines, have received Star Site status in Oregon OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). Since July 15, 2010, no other Oregon construction project has earned that designation, the city said.

Portland, OR · 4d

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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 · 3d

Oregon Capital Chronicle

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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 · 3d

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Election: Scull and Scritsmier on track to win Wilsonville City Council race

Based on returns from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, Sam Scull and Adrienne Scritsmier are on track to win the race for two open seats on the Wilsonville City […]

Wilsonville, OR · 4d

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The Massive Indoor Oregon Market That Packs Countless Amish Vintage Finds Under One Roof

You step through the door and realize this is not a quick stop. Twenty-one rooms stretch before you, each one packed with carefully curated treasures. The scent of wood polish and scented candles fills the air as you wander past primitive antiques, custom Shaker furniture, and handcrafted braided rugs. This...

Portland, OR · 5d

KOIN 6 News

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Rooftop of Jackie’s bar in SE Portland catches fire Tuesday morning

A popular bar in Southeast Portland suffered minor damage from a rooftop fire early Tuesday morning that investigators believe was caused by an exterior furnace heating exposed wood on the patio.

Portland, OR · 4d

KOIN 6 News

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Portland refugee service provider faces 73 layoffs amid federal funding cuts

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seventy-three jobs could soon be lost at a Portland-area behavioral healthcare provider. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state on Oct. 30, representatives from Morrison Health & Family Services said the layoffs would occur on Dec. 31 unless the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement approved its grant […]

Portland, OR · 5d

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Multnomah County Scores Court Win in Lawsuit Against Big Oil

Portland, OR – Multnomah County’s $51 billion climate lawsuit against major fossil fuel companies and industry trade associations can proceed. On Monday, a Multnomah County Judge tossed out 19 of 20 dismissal motions, clearing the way for a trial. The county accuses the industry of a decades-long deception campaign over climate change that sparked deadly local events, including the Pacific Northwest heat dome.

Multnomah County, OR · 3d

Herald Pioneer

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ELECTION 2026: Numbers offer look at the make-up of local councils (UPDATED)

While Canby Mayor Brian Hodson is officially guaranteed a record-breaking seventh term, there will be some new faces on the Canby City Council come January. The trio of Brian Ayres, […]

Canby, OR · 4d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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Portland Weighs Banning Stores From Charging Shoppers Different Prices Based on Personal Data

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland District 4 Councilor Eric Zimmerman’s ordinance banning retailers and delivery apps from using personal data to set different prices for different customers is scheduled for a first reading before City Council on Wednesday, November 4. Zimmerman strongly opposes “surveillance pricing”, a method that can...

Portland, OR · 5d

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Admin determined to keep updated hall pass policy running despite some student frustration about impact on freedom

With a new school year often comes new policies. However, such developments can often be challenging for students and staff to adjust to. This school year, the McDaniel admin has solidified the new hall pass rule, which was initially introduced in the winter of the previous year by administration. The...

Portland, OR · 6d

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Oregon City Homecoming Parade, a Fun Tradition for All

Oregon City had a parade for Homecoming. There were floats, fire trucks, and the marching band. There were many sounds, including sirens, cheering, and clapping. The marching band played the Oregon City Fight Song. There were a lot of people in the parade, and they gave out candy to the...

Oregon City, OR · 5d