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OPB’s First Look: The Gen Z mayors

Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. Voters in two Clackamas County cities lowkey elected Gen Z mayors this week, giving the suburban county three mayors under the age of 30. OPB and Report for America’s Holly Bartholomew reports on...

Clackamas County, OR · 1d

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E-bikes: City points to state’s regulation

E-bikes came up at the Albany City Council meeting Wednesday, but don’t expect the council to enact any new rules. Instead, the city police are reminding adults and children of the state regulations covering different classes of electric bikes or scooters. “Maybe you have noticed the influx of faster,...

Albany, OR · 2d

Statesman Journal

Marion, Polk voters largely approving new fees, taxes in 2026 election

Voters in Marion and Polk counties seemed to show they are willing to pay more by approving all of the levies, bonds and fees put to them by local governments , based on early returns in the Nov. 3 election. Measures in Polk County, Independence, Silverton, Stayton, Gates and Mt. Angel, all of which will cost residents money, are so far being approved in early results. The Polk County Fairgrounds operations levy will charge property owners 12 cents per $1,000 of assessed value to pay for operations of the fairgrounds in Rickreall. The levy is expected to raise $5.4 million over five years. Polk County officials said the fairgrounds would close if the levy failed. The $87 million Silver Falls School District school bond would pay to replace the Silverton Middle School building and new K-8 school in the west side of the district to replace three aging K-8 schools. The bond will charge property owners $1.88 per $1,000 of assessed value starting in 2027, which is when the current bond at the same rate is expiring. In Independence, voters are approving $19.65 in fees to fund operations of the city’s parks, library and museum. The fees, which include an

Polk County, OR · 3d

KOIN 6 News

Thirsty Thursday: Corvallis Spirits Festival offers sips to support veterans

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Ahead of Veterans Day, fans of Oregon craft spirits can show their appreciation to our nation’s heroes by lifting up a glass. The Corvallis Spirits Festival is back Sunday, Nov. 8, and supports the 4 Spirits Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans with education and health care. Dawson Officer, founder […]

Corvallis, OR · 2d

rightnoworegon.com

Next Step Community provides safe, clean shelter for up to 70 people experiencing homelessness

SALEM, Ore. — As Washington County grows, a new safe rest pod village is helping to keep residents experiencing homelessness out of the cold and rain. Next Step Community in Aloha provides shelter for up to 70 people, with 60 safe rest pod pallet homes that offer privacy, security, and dignity for guests.

Washington County, OR · 1d

youroregonnews.com

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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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

Herald Pioneer

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

Lovely Garden Roots

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Springfield Will Take Only Bagged Leaves When Pickup Starts Nov. 30, While Eugene, Corvallis and Roseburg Collect Loose Piles From the Street

Springfield, Oregon takes only bagged leaves starting Nov. 30, while Eugene, Corvallis and Roseburg collect loose piles from the street. City rules compared.

Springfield, OR · 1d

kezi.com

Corvallis voters reshape city council with Measure 2-159

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Early ballot returns indicate Corvallis voters have approved a major restructuring of city government on Nov. 3, with preliminary results showing Measure 2-159 passing with about 58% approval. The charter amendment will reshape the City Council into a six-person elected body with councilors elected from six wards....

Corvallis, OR · 1d

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Corvallis City Council changes and school district levy projected to pass

A pair of Corvallis ballot measures are projected to pass this election, including changes to the city charter and a renewal of the school district levy. The ballot measure to amend the charter will reduce the number of city councilors, change ward boundaries, and extend the length of new councilor terms.

Corvallis, OR · 2d

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Council to review outreach plan for proposed zoning, development rule changes

The Philomath Planning Commission is getting ready to bring three years of work on the city’s zoning and development rules to the public. On Monday night, the City Council will get a look at how commissioners plan to do it. The council’s regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m....

Philomath, OR · 1d

The Coconut Mama

No more – the 3 most beloved Oregon restaurants that recently closed

Oregon dining rooms can feel like extensions of their neighborhoods, which is why three October farewells landed with such weight. The latest losses follow another recent round of Oregon restaurant…

Portland, OR · 5d

Chronicle

Portland man loses half of his foot after salon pedicure, sues for $900K

A 40-year-old Portland man says he lost half of his foot after it became infected from unsterilized tools used during a pedicure he received at a local nail salon. Nathan Fields has filed a $913,000 lawsuit against Eden Salon & Spa, claiming that a nail technician “severely cut” his big toe during the March 2025 pedicure and that ultimately led to two amputations that carved away all of his toes and much of his foot.

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The Sprawling Oregon Flea Market So Massive That One Full Day Barely Covers It All

There are places in this world that make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a parallel universe where everything is more colorful, more alive, and infinitely more interesting than wherever you just came from. M&M Marketplace in Hillsboro, Oregon is exactly that kind of place. Maybe it’s a few...

Hillsboro, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

‘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 · 2d

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Oregon Zoo Acquires Former Children's Museum Site

The Oregon Zoo has officially acquired a 3.4-acre property that formerly housed the Portland Children’s Museum and OMSI, gaining a site adjacent to its Washington Park campus and laying the groundwork for future conservation, education and community-focused projects. “This is an exciting moment for the zoo and for the...

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Portland Nail Salon Faces New Herpes Lawsuit

A second customer claims she contracted HSV-2 at PDX Nails, and her lawsuit blames state regulators for keeping the salon open. *PDX Nails in Portland faces another lawsuit over allegations that a customer contracted herpes during a manicure. This time, the $2.5 million lawsuit also names the state agencies responsible for licensing the salon.

Portland, OR · 3d

KOIN 6 News

Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

KOIN 6 News

‘They’re acting like it’s 1957’: Advocates weigh in on Washington trans sports ban

Washington voters chose to bar transgender athletes from girls' school sports under Initiative 638.