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Mystery of disturbing September odor that wafted through SW Washington, Portland area might be solved
Former Pacific Office Automation workers seek over $20M more in suit alleging sex assault by longtime CEO
Former Pacific Office Automation workers seek over $20M more in suit alleging sex assault by longtime CEO
Doug Pitassi and the Beaverton company face allegations he abused salespeople at alcohol-soaked company events.
Noelle Crombie
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Chronic absenteeism finally begins to rebound in Oregon schools. There’s still a long way to go.
Chronic absenteeism finally begins to rebound in Oregon schools. There’s still a long way to go.
The ranks of Oregon public school students regularly missing vast amounts of school dropped by nearly 4 percentage points in 2023-2024.
Julia Silverman
New open-air fentanyl market pops up in downtown Portland; despite difficulties, police vow to ‘kill that spot’
New open-air fentanyl market pops up in downtown Portland; despite difficulties, police vow to ‘kill that spot’
The game of cat-and-mouse continues between police and drug dealers and users.
Fedor Zarkhin
Where to eat and drink at Portland International Airport
Dining Out
Where to eat and drink at Portland International Airport
A concourse-by-concourse guide to dining at the new-and-improved PDX.
Michael Russell
Oregon State receiver Trent Walker makes good on preseason ambition: ‘I wanted to be the No. 1 guy’
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Oregon State receiver Trent Walker makes good on preseason ambition: ‘I wanted to be the No. 1 guy’
Walker is inching closer to becoming one of the school's top 10 receivers for a single season.
Nick Daschel

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‘Anonymous threats of violence’ move Margaret Atwood event at OSU online
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‘Anonymous threats of violence’ move Margaret Atwood event at OSU online
Beth Slovic
Sunken grade closes 1 lane of OR 6 through the Coast Range on Thursday
Commuting
Sunken grade closes 1 lane of OR 6 through the Coast Range on Thursday
Rosemarie Stein

News

One dead after car rollover on Airport Way in NE Portland
One dead after car rollover on Airport Way in NE Portland
Police closed Westbound traffic from Northeast 148th Avenue to 138th Avenue.
Tatum Todd
    I-5 reopened at Oregon/California border late Wednesday night. Conditions still hazardous
    Weather
    I-5 reopened at Oregon/California border late Wednesday night. Conditions still hazardous
    Rosemarie Stein
    Weather
    Keep that jacket handy as Portland gets showers Thursday, heavier rain overnight
    Rosemarie Stein
    Waterspout spotted off the Pacific Northwest coast
    Waterspout spotted off the Pacific Northwest coast
    Lizzy Acker
    Politics
    A small Oregon city is in the national spotlight over fluoride
    Zane Sparling
    Nation/World
    Popular toothpaste contains bacteria, ‘mold-like’ substances, FDA says
    Chris Mautner
    How to prepare for Oregon’s likely La Niña winter
    How to prepare for Oregon’s likely La Niña winter
    Lizzy Acker
    Business
    Goodbye to record kicker rebates? Oregon’s new state economist revamps forecast
    Mike Rogoway
    Public Safety
    1 wounded, 1 in custody after downtown Portland stabbing near TriMet bus stop
    Zaeem Shaikh
    AI renter-screening service settles class action discrimination lawsuit
    Business
    AI renter-screening service settles class action discrimination lawsuit
    The Associated Press
    Weather
    Blizzard conditions close I-5 southbound at Oregon/California border Wednesday
    Rosemarie Stein
    Public Safety
    Longtime Oregon prison guard who is now accused of murder kept job after earlier gun conviction
    Noelle Crombie
    Delta CEO says Trump administration will reverse government ‘overreach’ seen under Biden
    Business
    Delta CEO says Trump administration will reverse government ‘overreach’ seen under Biden
    The Associated Press
    Environment
    Hunter kills a charging grizzly in 3rd Idaho incident since June
    Tribune News Service
    Politics
    Oregon House Republicans bring back Christine Drazan as leader
    Lynne Terry and Julia Shumway
    Oregon State Hospital has violated federal order on admissions for last 6 months; judge presses for change
    Public Safety
    Oregon State Hospital has violated federal order on admissions for last 6 months; judge presses for change
    Maxine Bernstein
    1 dead in shooting at NE Portland motel; another person is detained, police say
    Zaeem Shaikh

    Sports

    Former Oregon State Beavers’ star wants to bring ‘joy’ and ’energy’
    NFL
    Former Oregon State Beavers’ star wants to bring ‘joy’ and ’energy’
    Wide receiver Brandin Cooks is could play on Sunday after missing the last six games with an infection in his knee.
    Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Phillipina Kyei returns to Oregon women’s basketball lineup with emotion, force
      Oregon Ducks
      Phillipina Kyei returns to Oregon women’s basketball lineup with emotion, force
      Ryan Clarke
      NFL
      New York Jets ‘prefer to move on’ from Aaron Rodgers
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Oregon State embraces its early-season men’s basketball showdown against Oregon: ‘They left us stranded a little bit’
      Oregon State Beavers
      Oregon State embraces its early-season men’s basketball showdown against Oregon: ‘They left us stranded a little bit’
      Nick Daschel
      NFL
      Former Oregon Ducks’ star expected to return on Sunday
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Sports
      Trail Blazers release injury update for Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons
      Aaron Fentress
      Payton Pritchard has become the frontrunner for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award
      NBA
      Payton Pritchard has become the frontrunner for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      NFL
      Bo Nix named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Sports
      Trail Blazers’ Donovan Clingan blocking shots at elite rate
      Aaron Fentress
      Oregon State’s nonconference men’s schedule gets decidedly tougher starting Thursday with Oregon
      Sports
      Oregon State’s nonconference men’s schedule gets decidedly tougher starting Thursday with Oregon
      Nick Daschel
      Sports
      Big Ten reverses course: Oregon football has clinched a spot in Big Ten championship game after all
      Ryan Clarke
      What happens if Oregon loses the Big Ten championship game? Oregon Ducks mailbag
      Ryan Clarke
      Former Oregon Ducks’ star promoted to active roster with the Buccaneers
      NFL
      Former Oregon Ducks’ star promoted to active roster with the Buccaneers
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      Sports
      Oregon football tight end Terrance Ferguson accepts invite to Senior Bowl
      James Crepea
      Sports
      Time of No. 1 Oregon football’s regular season finale against Washington to be determined Saturday
      James Crepea
      Bo Nix’s rapid adjustment to the NFL has impressed Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton
      NFL
      Bo Nix’s rapid adjustment to the NFL has impressed Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton
      Geoffrey C. Arnold
      All-state volleyball 2024: Oregon’s top 4A stars
      Nik Streng

      Life

      Artist and dancer’s NW Portland midcentury modern home sells for over asking price
      Artist and dancer’s NW Portland midcentury modern home sells for over asking price
      “It wasn’t just a residence. It was a living testament to a lifetime of creativity and love," said listing broker Deb Kemp of Vetiver Street Real ...
      Janet Eastman
        ‘The Goonies’ and ‘Twilight’ houses featured in documentary on homes famous from movies and TV
        Life & Culture
        ‘The Goonies’ and ‘Twilight’ houses featured in documentary on homes famous from movies and TV
        Kristi Turnquist
        Life & Culture
        Woody Harrelson’s visit to Oregon raw food restaurant is a ‘blessing,’ owner says
        Beth Slovic
        Portland is one of the top 50 places to travel in 2025, according to Travel + Leisure
        Travel & Outdoors
        Portland is one of the top 50 places to travel in 2025, according to Travel + Leisure
        Veronica Nocera
        Hanging out at PDX: Pastries, pints and plane watching at the best airport beer bar in the world
        Michael Russell
        Dining Out
        Portland, prepare for a touch of Wine Flair this December
        Michael Alberty
        A ‘black moon’ is coming this month. What does it mean?
        Trending
        A ‘black moon’ is coming this month. What does it mean?
        Jamie Hale
        TV & Movies
        Comcast to spin off cable networks, including MSNBC, Golf Channel and E!
        The Associated Press
        TV & Movies
        Watch ‘The Challenge Season 40: Battle of the Eras’ Episode 14 streaming free tonight, or on demand
        Amy Havin
        Swamp rock star’s Oregon ranch is for sale at $2M
        Real Estate
        Swamp rock star’s Oregon ranch is for sale at $2M
        Janet Eastman
        Vote for your favorite pho in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
        Mims Copeland
        TV & Movies
        How to watch the 2024 CMA Awards streaming free live and on demand, host, performers
        Amy Havin
        How to watch Survivor Season 47 Episode 10 streaming for free on demand
        TV & Movies
        How to watch Survivor Season 47 Episode 10 streaming for free on demand
        Amy Havin
        Life & Culture
        Mr. Yoshida’s teriyaki sauce is back on shelves — and in ice cream. Here’s how it tastes
        Veronica Nocera
        Life & Culture
        Actor Bruce Campbell on ‘Satanic panic’ TV series ‘Hysteria!’ and an Oregon-made project
        Kristi Turnquist
        Oregon-set comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’ premiere scores impressive ratings
        Life & Culture
        Oregon-set comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’ premiere scores impressive ratings
        Kristi Turnquist
        Living
        Albertina Kerr’s youth psychiatric unit is more than just crisis care — it’s a safe space: Season of Sharing 2024
        Veronica Nocera