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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 · 6d

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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 · 4d
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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 · 5d

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 · 6d
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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

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Portland ‘participatory budget’ ballot measure failing in early returns

Early election returns show voters rejecting a ballot measure meant to give Portlanders a bigger say in the city’s budget process. Measure 26-267 would create a “participatory budgeting program” where the public would be able to vote on how to spend 2% of the city’s annual discretionary budget. The measure’s advocates say the model would improve transparency on how the city spends public dollars and build Portland’s trust in their elected officials.

Portland, OR · 5d

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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 renewal application.

Portland, OR · 5d

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Oregon Families Fight to Keep Neighborhood Schools Open as Closure Plans Advance

Parents and students are organizing protests, challenging school boards and pressing elected officials to intervene as proposed closures threaten neighborhood schools in Portland, Salem-Keizer and Tigard-Tualatin. The three districts have announced plans that could close as many as 21 schools over the next several years, while two Corvallis campuses have already closed.

Portland, OR · 6d

Gresham Outlook

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Gateway-Gresham Elks honor vets with giveaways, service

A local service club has long supported veterans through a series of projects, donations, and events aimed at uplifting the men and women who serve. The Gateway-Gresham Elks Lodge has […]

Gresham, OR · 5d

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Frybread Fest Returns to Director Park, Expanding After 8,000-Plus Turnout

The third annual Frybread Fest returns to Director Park on Saturday, Nov. 7, after more than 8,000 people attended the 2025 festival, according to Downtown Portland Clean & Safe. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Indigenous artists, food vendors, drum performances and cultural demonstrations. The...

Portland, OR · 5d

West Linn Tidings

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Hearings officer weighs the future of West Linn’s Tannler Drive development

In August, the West Linn Planning Commission denied an application by Tannler Holdings for a 10-building, multi-use development at Tannler Drive and Blankenship Road. This decision prompted the developer to […]

West Linn, OR · 6d

The Reflector

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Extra Extra: Journey Theater brings Newsies musical to Clark County

The story of paperboy Jack Kelly is returning to the youth theater stage at Fort Vancouver High School thanks to Journey Theater's production of Newsies. "It was based on real people, and it ...

Clark County, WA · 5d

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ELECTION RESULTS: Incumbents lead in Portland City Council District 3 and 4 races

The incumbents in both Portland City Council races on the ballot this year were retaining their seats in unofficial early vote results Tuesday night. In District 3, Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo and Steve Novick were the three leading candidates of 21 in this ranked-choice race. Olivia Clark, Mitch Green...

Portland, OR · 4d

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Tualatin Mayor of Eight Years Reflects on His Career Before Retiring

Wrapping up 16 years of volunteer public service to Tualatin– eight on City Council and eight as mayor since 2018 – Frank Bubenik built his civic career on a simple premise: making sure city leaders truly listened to their community. “You don’t want a mayor who’s shut in...

Tualatin, OR · 5d

KIRO 7 Seattle

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WSDOT wants public input on proposed high-speed rail connecting Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver

The Washington State Department of Transportation is asking for public input as it studies a potential high-speed rail line connecting Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Seattle, WA · 6d

Portland Tribune

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OMSI exhibition takes visitors behind the thrills of Universal theme parks

Ever wondered how a dinosaur seems to leap off the screen, how a monster gets its scare just right or what makes a theme park ride feel too close to […]

Portland, OR · 5d

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OPB’s First Look: Election Day Eve

Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. Election Day is tomorrow. Voters in Oregon and Southwest Washington have until 8 p.m. Tuesday to submit their ballots. OPB politics reporter Bryce Dole briefs us on some of the biggest issues before...

Portland, OR · 6d

Lake Oswego Review

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Election: Early returns show Miles, Guiney, Ramsey and Walsh leading in Lake Oswego City Council race

Based on returns as of 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, Suzanne Miles, Bryan Guiney, Heather Ramsey and Patrick Walsh are leading the race […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 5d

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Report: Complaints at Portland's shelter pod villages range from stolen belongings to staff misconduct

A new city survey of people who've stayed in Portland's alternative homeless shelters — better known as Safe Rest Villages — finds that many have concerns about staff conduct, evictions, stolen property and the way complaints are handled by operators. The city Ombudsman's office, an independent watchdog which...

Portland, OR · 11d