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Lone Rock fire in north-central Oregon grows 13K acres in one day; governor invokes conflagration act

Longtime Senate President Peter Courtney, a pivotal figure in Oregon politics, dies at 81

Longtime Senate President Peter Courtney, a pivotal figure in Oregon politics, dies at 81

Courtney presided over the state senate for 20 years and served 38 years as an Oregon lawmaker.

2h agoSami Edge

Steadfast, scrappy, compassionate: Oregon leaders salute Peter Courtney as a leader and person

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after tubes and paddle board caught on river snag, authorities say

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after tubes and paddle board caught on river snag, authorities say

Pomeroy drowned while floating on the Willamette River Saturday.

2h agoFedor Zarkhin

Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy remembered by colleagues, friends as ‘terrific force of nature’

Portland police struggle to stop dangerous street takeovers: ‘They’re growing more bold by the day’

Portland police struggle to stop dangerous street takeovers: ‘They’re growing more bold by the day’

Laws on car forfeiture and participating in takeovers could chip away at the problem.

7h agoFedor Zarkhin

Bill Oram: Why isn’t Scoot Henderson playing at Summer League? A question of great intrigue

Bill Oram: Why isn’t Scoot Henderson playing at Summer League? A question of great intrigue

After an up-and-down rookie season the Blazers point guard is doing his offseason work behind the scenes.

2h agoBill Oram

Chinese Language School students reunite, honoring the legacy of Portland’s Chinatown

Chinese Language School students reunite, honoring the legacy of Portland’s Chinatown

On July 13, a reunion held by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, brought together Chinese community members from all walks of life.

7h agoChiara Profenna

This best-selling air purifier is under $80 for Prime Day; great for allergies, wildfire smoke

Shopping Tips and Deals

This best-selling air purifier is under $80 for Prime Day; great for allergies, wildfire smoke

The top-selling Levoit air purifier on Amazon is on sale for over 20% off during Prime Day. It's a great value for a durable machine that also has ...

4h agoTim Brown

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Nike's 'sustainability bloodbath'

Nike pledged to shrink its carbon footprint. It just slashed the staff charged with making that happen.

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Dear Abby: We don’t want our deadbeat dad to have his new wife move into the house we bought for him

Dear Abby: We don’t want our deadbeat dad to have his new wife move into the house we bought for him

4h agoAbigail Van Buren

Miss Manners: What can we do about older relative who is quick to read off lists of all our faults?

Miss Manners: What can we do about older relative who is quick to read off lists of all our faults?

5h agoJudith Martin

News

SUV drives into geyser at Yellowstone National Park

SUV drives into geyser at Yellowstone National Park

The passengers scrambled to escape the 105 degree Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) water.

5h agoThe Associated Press

Only 6 of these rare mammals have ever been seen; now, scientists think they have a 7th

Only 6 of these rare mammals have ever been seen; now, scientists think they have a 7th

6h agoThe Associated Press

Temps climb near 100 Tuesday. Portland could see thunderstorms overnight

9h agoRosemarie Stein

Two pedestrians killed in June car crashes identified

Two pedestrians killed in June car crashes identified

6h agoTatum Todd

West Linn couple duped out of nearly $280,000 in FBI imposter gold bar scam, feds say

23h agoMaxine Bernstein

Northwest pizza chain dodges bankruptcy with sale to California restaurant group

Caroline Petrow-Cohen

Large wildfires burn across Oregon; state sees big jump in number of fires from last year

Large wildfires burn across Oregon; state sees big jump in number of fires from last year

Sujena Soumyanath

Amazon’s Prime Day brings out scammers, experts say

8h agoThe Associated Press

Pacific Northwest

Firefighters carry dog with injured paws off Saddle Mountain trail

Man drowns in Tualatin River Sunday

Man drowns in Tualatin River Sunday

Intel boosts employees’ child care benefits

Victim in fatal SE Portland shooting ID'd as man, 20

20h agoZaeem Shaikh

This Portland destination is a 'Traveler's Choice' winner, Tripadvisor says

This Portland destination is a 'Traveler's Choice' winner, Tripadvisor says

Destiny Johnson

Vancouver suspect in fatal stabbing of woman has died of self-inflicted stab wounds, police say

20h agoDavid Nuñez

President Biden says it was a ‘mistake’ to say he wanted to put a ‘bull’s-eye’ on Trump

21h agoThe Associated Press

Former Multnomah County chair hired as chief of staff to new Portland Public Schools superintendent

Former Multnomah County chair hired as chief of staff to new Portland Public Schools superintendent

Julia Silverman

‘Q Black’ gets almost 24 years for carjacking turned killing amid Portland prostitution scheme

Sports

NFL training camp 2024: Bo Nix-Sean Payton combination could be ‘something special’

NFL training camp 2024: Bo Nix-Sean Payton combination could be ‘something special’

The team hopes the rookie quarterback can become the next Drew Brees under the tutelage of Payton.

4h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem

Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem

3h agoMaria Sherman

Oregon OF, LB Bryce Boettcher drafted by Houston Astros

1h agoJames Crepea

Watch: Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance before MLB Home Run Derby ranks as one of the worst ever

Watch: Ingrid Andress’ national anthem performance before MLB Home Run Derby ranks as one of the worst ever

6h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

Oregon Ducks countdown to kickoff: At No. 46, a 3-time conference champion

4h agoAaron Fentress

Oregon Ducks pitcher RJ Gordon selected by New York Mets in 13th round of MLB draft

1h agoJames Crepea

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, the father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

4h agoThe Associated Press

Oregon Ducks catcher Bennett Thompson selected by Cleveland Guardians in 13th round of MLB draft

1h agoJames Crepea

Marcus Mariota’s NFL career could be coming to an end

Geoffrey C. Arnold

Blazers vs. Wizards: Game preview, time, TV channel

Blazers vs. Wizards: Game preview, time, TV channel

8h agoAaron Fentress

Full depth chart, roster breakdown for Oregon Ducks in EA Sports College Football 25

Oregon State coach Trent Bray continues to believe Beavers are on a path to contend for a CFP berth

Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular season use possible

Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular season use possible

4h agoRonald Blum

MLB draft: Jacob Kmatz, Bridger Holmes and Elijah Hainline go on Day 2, giving Oregon State 5 picks so far

22h agoJoe Freeman

NFL training camp 2024: Former Oregon high school star Osa Odighizuwa poised for a breakout season

23h agoGeoffrey C. Arnold

NBA Summer League 2024 TV schedule, streaming guide

NBA Summer League 2024 TV schedule, streaming guide

Trail Blazers’ Donovan Clingan displeased with his summer league debut

Life

Lilah Sturges on her new graphic novel’s blend of ‘ghosts, plus murder, plus queerness’

Lilah Sturges on her new graphic novel’s blend of ‘ghosts, plus murder, plus queerness’

Lilah Sturges, a veteran comics and graphic novel author, moved from Austin, Texas, to Portland in April, and praises the city's "thriving comic books ...

Kristi Turnquist

Jack Black cancels remainder of Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s controversial comment

Jack Black cancels remainder of Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s controversial comment

3h agoThe Associated Press

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy dies at 49

23h agoMichael Russell

This TikTok-famous Vitamix blender is over $100 off for Prime Day 2024

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This TikTok-famous Vitamix blender is over $100 off for Prime Day 2024

2h agoAmy Havin

Travel & Outdoors

At long last, Kah-Nee-Ta resort announces reopening date, and it’s soon

23h agoJamie Hale

Shopping Tips and Deals

Best coffee maker deal of Prime Day: The Moccamaster is $100 off

8h agoRachel Morrison

Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place

Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place

23h agoKristi Turnquist

Shopping Tips and Deals

Top-rated baby monitor is half off for Prime Day

2h agoRachel Morrison

Shopping Tips and Deals

The 60 best Amazon Prime Day 2024 deals under $60

7h agoAmy Havin

Amazon Prime Day has Apple AirPods and ear buds up to 47% off, shop the sale now

Shopping Tips and Deals

Amazon Prime Day has Apple AirPods and ear buds up to 47% off, shop the sale now

2h agoAmy Havin

Chinese calligraphy artist Bong Wai Chen honored at Portland Chinatown Museum

7h agoChiara Profenna

One of Portland’s oldest pizzerias just closed unexpectedly

Michael Russell

Best Prime Day deals on TVs, top 4K OLED models for sports and gaming

Shopping Tips and Deals

Best Prime Day deals on TVs, top 4K OLED models for sports and gaming

9h agoTim Brown

Portland Bastille Day celebration embraces resurgence of French folk traditions

20h agoRiya Sharma

Travel & Outdoors

Oregon Country Fair, repository of ’60s spirit, draws crowds this weekend: ‘It’s all about giving’

‘Trailer trash’ actor from rural Oregon earns raves for Broadway comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln

‘Trailer trash’ actor from rural Oregon earns raves for Broadway comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln

Kristi Turnquist

Oregon’s Kaitlin Olson on playing a ‘very flawed, very mouthy’ character in ‘High Potential’

Kristi Turnquist