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Laurelhurst Park Glows With Floating Lanterns This November 21 in Portland

Laurelhurst Park will fill with the soft glow of floating lanterns on Saturday, Nov. 21, as Portland's Water Lantern Festival returns for an afternoon of decorating, music and a sunset launch on the water. Gates open at 2 p.m., with the group lantern launch set for 5 to 6 p.m., giving families and friends hours to settle in before the lanterns hit the water.

Portland, OR · 2d
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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.

Portland, OR · 1d
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City workers warn strike could disrupt critical Portland services

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Hundreds of Portland city workers could walk off their jobs Monday, with union members warning the strike could disrupt essential city services. City of Portland Professional Workers Union (CPPW), which represents more than 800 workers across every bureau and office, plans to strike on Nov. 9 after nearly a year of stalled contract negotiations over compensation and job stability.

Portland, OR · 19h
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The Newberg Graphic

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Work begins on Newberg Main Street water line project

If you are a frequent traveler of North Main Street in Newberg, you may have noticed activity along a short section of the thoroughfare over the past couple of days. […]

Newberg, OR · 1d

Hillsboro News-Times

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Hillsboro School District lays out plans as $430M bond nears passage

With its $430 million bond measure headed for passage, the Hillsboro School District is preparing for five years of construction and improvements across its schools. In a message shared Wednesday, […]

Hillsboro, OR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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‘Heartbreaking decision’: PPS board chair reacts to public pushback over school closure plan

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Public Schools is still facing tough questions over a $65 million budget shortfall that could close up to 14 schools and cut hundreds of staff. FOX 12 was able to hear directly from the board chair after growing concerns from parents and teachers about the district’s proposed “rightsizing” plan.

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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Multnomah County’s $51B lawsuit against Big Oil allowed to proceed

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is allowing the county's lawsuit against some of the largest oil companies in the world to proceed after the companies tried to dismiss the case, which seeks more than $50 billion in damages.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

Lake Oswego Review

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Lake Oswego, West Linn and other cities begin assessing transit access

Regional transit service has changed markedly in the 2020s. First, the COVID-19 pandemic caused ridership to fall rapidly. Then, recently, TriMet’s financial challenges led to reduced services in Lake Oswego, […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 3d

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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

Wilsonville Spokesman

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Grant allows Wilsonville transit agency to buy electric bus

South Metro Area Regional Transit, Wilsonville’s transit agency, received a $312,000 grant to purchase a new all-electric cutaway bus. The grant is part of Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund. […]

Wilsonville, OR · 1d

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Sherwood hosts annual Veterans Day event

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The city of Sherwood is hosting its annual event honoring all veterans for their service to the nation at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Sherwood Center for the Arts. The free center event, located at 22689 S.W. Pine St., will feature musical...

Sherwood, OR · 1d

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Prosper Portland Sues Chubb Unit Over $3.6M in Unpaid Albina Settlement Costs

Prosper Portland has sued its own insurance carrier, alleging the company largely refused to cover costs tied to a multimillion-dollar settlement the agency reached with Black families displaced from Portland's Albina neighborhood decades ago. The agency is seeking more than $3.6 million in damages from Westchester Fire Insurance Co., an entity of Chubb Ltd. of New York, over what it says was a breach of its insurance contract.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Kotek urges PPS to cut administrative costs before moving to close schools

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Portland Public Schools should explain what it has done to cut costs and how proposed school closures would benefit students before making a decision. The governor made those remarks during a press conference Friday morning. Kotek said families need a...

Portland, OR · 23h

Herald Pioneer

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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 · 1d

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Oregon City adopts 120-day data center moratorium

OREGON CITY, Ore. (KATU) — Oregon City on Wednesday night became the latest community in Oregon to place a moratorium on data center and battery energy storage systems development. City commissioners passed a 120-day moratorium that will block applications in five industrial and mixed-use zones while staff audit city...

Oregon City, OR · 1d

The Newberg Graphic

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Air Force clarinet trio to perform at cultural center in Newberg

If you have a penchant for patriotic music and plenty of pomp, the Chehalem Cultural Center will soon stage an event just up your alley. A clarinet trio that is […]

Newberg, OR · 1d

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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...

Portland, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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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, […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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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...

Portland, OR · 1d