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Multnomah County warns of seasonal toilet rats

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

The Coconut Mama

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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 · 6d

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Thousands lose power across Portland area Saturday night

More than 11,000 Portland General Electric customers lost power on Saturday night, according to the PGE outage map.

Portland, OR · 10h
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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 […]

Portland, OR · 1d

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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...

Portland, OR · 2d

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Multnomah County Nearly Doubles East County Ambulance Response Time to 15 Minutes

426 SW Harvey Milk St. — County Ambulance Plan Decision Jurisdiction. Multnomah County commissioners voted 3-2 Thursday to approve a new ambulance service plan that nearly doubles the response-time standard for life-threatening emergencies in Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village, shifting the benchmark from eight minutes to 15. The decision caps years of negotiation over how the county's ambulance contractor should be held accountable, and it immediately drew sharp criticism from East County leaders who say their communities are being left behind.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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Oregon City elects first Asian American mayor, youngest in city history

OREGON CITY, ORE. (KATU) — History was made in Oregon City this week as voters elected Adam Marl, making him the city's first Asian American mayor and the youngest person ever to hold the office. Fresh off the victory, Marl, who grew up in Oregon City, says he's more...

Oregon City, OR · 1d

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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.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Multnomah County offices closed for Veterans Day

A friendly reminder that a majority of services offered over email, phone, and in-person will be unavailable on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, including:. Multnomah County Health Department and community health centers, including dental clinics, pharmacies, and Student Health Centers. Multnomah County Division of Recording, Assessment, and...

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

Main Street Dollars

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Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Maine and North Carolina lose hospitals or doctors Jan. 1, while Florida, California and Wisconsin systems may also leave

Medicare Advantage members who use Oregon Health & Science University, Maine’s InterMed practices or a North Carolina hospital face network changes at the start of 2027, and members in Florida, California and Wisconsin could be next. Some of the changes are settled and some are still being negotiated. Open enrollment ends Dec. 7, and that […]

Wisconsin · 6d

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An Oregon Parking Lot Was Transformed Into a Forest-Inspired Library

At East County Library in Gresham, Oregon, timber columns rise through gaps in the acoustic ceiling, keeping the structure visually separate from the surfaces around it. Holst Architecture designed this detail to suggest tree trunks reaching toward a canopy. The forest reference is built into the architecture, rather than applied afterward as a decorative theme.

Gresham, OR · 1d

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Claims Victory, Fire at Jackie’s PDX, and NASA Warns Hubble Telescope Could Fall to Earth

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered!. Good Morning, Portland! How’s your schadenfreude? Don’t blow it all in one place....

Portland, OR · 3d

The Portland Mercury

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“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision

Tuesday’s midterm elections ushered in a historic blue wave across the United States, with Democrats picking up seats even in historically conservative states like South Carolina and Texas. In many cases, voters didn’t settle for moderation, with the left flank of the Democratic Party netting historic gains in federal, state, and local elections.

Portland, OR · 1d

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This Oregon Museum Holds Objects That Tell The State’s Story In Unexpected Ways

A single copper coin decided the name of a major American city. Two founders flipped it, and the winner picked the name of his hometown back East. That coin still exists, and you can see it in person. It sits in a museum that also lets you sniff salmon, hazelnuts, and wheat. Yes, history here comes with a scent track.

Portland, OR · 1d

KOIN 6 News

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‘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.

Portland, OR · 2d

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Oregon Humane Trying To Solve Growing Population Concern in Willamette Valley

PORTLAND, OR – There is reportedly a big problem with pet overpopulation in the Mid Valley. That problem is growing, according to Laura Klink at the Oregon Humane. She says they experienced a 58% increase in kitten intake from 2020 to 2025, thanks to an increasing number of unaltered cats.

Portland, OR · 3d

Lake Oswego Review

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Lake Oswego’s economic outlook by the numbers

The city of Lake Oswego and the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce recently collaborated on an economic development strategy plan, which the City Council approved at a Tuesday, Nov. 3 […]

Lake Oswego, OR · 2d

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Oregon City's 1912 Star Theater Reborn as First City Theater on Main Street

A building that has hosted vaudeville acts, early films, dive bars and a neighborhood pub for more than a century is about to become a theater again. Eric and Aden Nepom bought the structure at 720 Main St. in downtown Oregon City for $750,000 in August, with plans to transform it into First City Theater, a venue for improv, scripted plays, musicals, burlesque, classic films and stand-up comedy.

Oregon City, OR · 1d

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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 · 1d

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SALUTE TO VETERANS: Lake Oswego resident served as spy in East Germany during the Cold War

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... (LAKE OSWEGO) – Bob Kelley had a unique military experience. His work for the United States Military Intelligence was classified, and he was technically spying on the Soviet Union. After studying and living in Berlin for 10 years, Kelley was chosen to aid...

Lake Oswego, OR · 2d