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24-Year-Old Pastor Dies During Portland Marathon
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24-year-old Foursquare pastor Trey Lara died of cardiac arrest at mile 20 of the Portland Marathon, days before his 25th birthday, after kissing his wife near mile 19.
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Blazers Owner Targets Portland Championship Amid Arena Talks
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Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon told season-ticket holders he intends to bring a championship to Portland, pointing to the team’s recent playoff return and roster additions. He said the organization is focused on keeping Moda Center among the NBA’s best, but offered no renovation specifics as negotiations over public funding and a long-term lease continue, leaving the franchise’s future in Portland unresolved.
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Oregon Resort Plans Rare Midcentury Home Tour
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Oregon offers travelers varied getaways, from Portland’s food and city attractions to Eugene’s boutique hotels, wine and farm-to-table dining. Along the coast, Salishan’s architect-designed midcentury homes add a distinctive draw, while Portland stays such as Hotel Lucia offer a downtown base for visitors.
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Salt & Straw sues Ruby Jewel over Tacolate production
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Salt & Straw is suing Portland ice cream maker Ruby Jewel, alleging it plans to end a three-year agreement to produce the Tacolate before the contract expires in 2028. The lawsuit seeks more than $1 million and an order to continue production or allow time to transition to another manufacturer; the claims have not been ruled on, and Ruby Jewel has not yet responded in court.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 9h
Child sex abuse cases reported across three states
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Authorities in Tennessee, Oregon and Kentucky have arrested or charged men in separate child sexual abuse investigations. Portland police say the former preschool employee could have additional victims and are urging families with concerns to contact investigators.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Travel Guides Map Day Trips Across U.S.
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The articles highlight easy regional day trips built around walkable towns, scenic waterfronts, history and low-key outings—from Maine towns near Portland and Maryland lighthouse walks to Southern California escapes, Montana getaways and destinations near Wheaton. Together, they emphasize nearby variety and flexible itineraries, whether visitors want a gentle stroll, local shops or a change of scenery.
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WNBA Rookie Jordan Harrison Retires After One Season
Sports
— Sep 30, 2026
Portland Fire guard Jordan Harrison, 22, announced she is stepping away from basketball after her rookie WNBA season, saying she feels called to a new chapter. The undrafted former West Virginia standout appeared in 16 games, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 assists.
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Churches Plan Animal Blessings for St. Francis Feast
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— Sep 24, 2026
Churches are holding Blessing of the Animals services around the Feast of St. Francis, inviting pets and, in some cases, photos or stuffed animals to receive a blessing. The services celebrate the bond between people and animals; at one Portland event, a husky joined the priest’s singing and delighted the crowd.
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Rookie Shay Ciezki Scores 22 in Mercury Comeback Win
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— Sep 18, 2026
Undrafted rookie Shay Ciezki scored a career-high 22 points off the bench, 17 in the third quarter, as Phoenix rallied past Portland 94-91.
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Marcus Bell
Portland fought hard too but the short-handed roster made it tough to close out the win.
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Arcadia house of horrors exposes California surrogacy free-for-all
Zhang and Xuan face abuse and conspiracy charges after 21 children were linked to their mansion. Prosecutors describe beatings on camera. Defense cites a right to a large family. Experts call the industry a Wild West.
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FC Dallas Extends Streak, Beats Portland 2-1
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— Sep 11, 2026
FC Dallas beat Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium to extend their winning streak to three, with Logan Farrington opening and Joaquin Valiente sealing the win as Petar Musa assisted in the second. The Timbers pressed late and pulled one back through Ariel Lassiter, while Dallas dominated in recent form as they push toward a playoff position.
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Silver Calls Potential Blazers Move ‘Failure’
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— Sep 15, 2026
Adam Silver said Sept. 15 he would see it as a "failure" if the Trail Blazers did not stay in Portland and called Moda Center among the league's least modern arenas.
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Chris Dalton
The county and state need to hold firm on that 20-year lease before handing over public money for the arena upgrades.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Portland Student Expected to Survive Toxic Gas Inhalation
Health
— Sep 8, 2026
A 15-year-old Benson Polytechnic High School student in Portland ingested or inhaled a toxic chemical mixture brought from home, prompting evacuation and a major emergency response including hazmat teams; a joint investigation by school officials, police, and fire responders is examining the incident, with the student hospitalized in critical condition and more than 100 people evaluated at the scene.
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Portland Podiatrist Sentenced for Abusing 13 Patients
Health
— Sep 11, 2026
A Portland podiatrist, Brian Bowen, was convicted of first‑degree sexual abuse and, after pleading guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts and two counts of sexual abuse by fraudulent representation for 13 patients, was sentenced to 100 months in prison. He also must register as a sex offender and face years of post‑prison supervision under Oregon’s 2023 law that criminalizes sexual contact with a patient falsely claimed to serve medical purposes.
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Calendars List Upcoming Tech, Community Events
Tech
— Sep 17, 2026
A Seattle-area Space Week tabletop exercise will simulate a cislunar infrastructure scenario as Artemis-era policy moves shape space operations, with input from DHS and policy experts. Separately, a PRSA Puget Sound panel will explore what Pacific Northwest tech reporters seek in coverage, while GeekWire aggregates and promotes local tech events across Seattle and Portland regions.
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 11h
2026 College Football Season Brings CFP, Big Ten Stakes
Sports
— Sep 15, 2026
College football moves into a busy week with Oregon trying to rebound against Portland State after a loss, alongside preview coverage of BYU-Colorado State and LSU-Ole Miss, plus a look at the season’s broadcast teams shaping every game. Meanwhile, Washington’s Big Ten era is shadowed by relatively low roster spending and the absence of an NIL collective, raising concerns about financing and competitiveness as it awaits future media-rights payments.
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Portland's Homeless Problem is So Bad that Residents with Disabilities Are Suing the City
Reporting
— Sep 10, 2022
How is this possible in America? People who use wheelchairs can’t even move up and down Portland’s tent-filled sidewalks. Ten plaintiffs are now suing the city over the situation, accusing Portland of violating the…
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Feds Shoot Two In Portland
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— Jan 9, 2026
Police in Portland, Ore. said federal agents shot two people Thursday afternoon, prompting an FBI investigation. Officers with the Portland Police Bureau responded around 2:20 p.m. to reports of a shooting, where they…
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Federal Trial Over Trump’s Portland Guard Deployment Highlights Chaos, Con
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— Oct 29, 2025
The federal trial over President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, began on Wednesday, with both sides giving their opening arguments and a witness a part of the Portland Police Bureau…
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'Rapidly Deteriorating Conditions': Portland Police Reveal Why No Arrests Were Made Despite $500,000 Riot
Opinion
— Oct 17, 2021
Portland, Oregon, businesses and residents may be at the mercy of rioters and looters, but it’s not because their police don’t want to do anything. It’s that they can’t. According to KOIN-TV , the Portland Police Bureau…
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Advice from an Executioner After a Botched Execution
Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses in Tennessee on Sept. 30. Texas executed Jamaal Howard on Oct. 7 after courts denied stays citing her case.
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Portland $100,000 Public Toilet Now Appears to Be a Disgusting Open Biohazard
Reporting
— Oct 25, 2022
Launched as a symbol of enlightened solutions to urban living, at least one public toilet in Portland, Oregon, appears to have become a symbol of the city’s long fall from grace. The Portland Loo was envisaged as the…
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Portland Police Precinct Set On Fire As Protests and Riots Intensify
Reporting
— Aug 24, 2020
Demonstrators set a Portland, Oregon, police precinct on fire Sunday evening as the event was declared a riot by the law enforcement agency. On Monday morning, the Portland Police Department released a statement along…
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Trump Says Portland Would Be ‘Burned and Beaten to the Ground’ If Not for the Federal Agents
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— Jul 29, 2020
President Donald Trump has spent the past few weeks criticizing the civil unrest in cities like Seattle and Portland and this week he declared that if federal law enforcement officials had not gone to Portland, Oregon…
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LAFC salvage point Bouanga equalizes late vs Portland
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— Aug 23, 2026
Denis Bouanga spoiled Portland's early lead with a 79th-minute strike to earn LAFC a 1-1 draw against the Timbers, capping a late rally after David Da Costa opened the scoring early for Portland. LAFC's defense and goalkeeper James Pantemis steadied the result with 10 saves, while Vincent Janssen was sent off late for Portland and LAFC maintained third in the Western Conference.
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Portland Mob Pelts Police with Objects After Officer Shoots Man Who Was Reportedly Stabbing Someone
Reporting
— Jun 25, 2021
Police became the targets Thursday in Portland, Oregon, after a fatal shooting that some accounts say took down a man involved in stabbing another person. Portland police said officers were sent to a motel for “a…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 11h
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