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Police ID pedestrian killed in North Portland crash

Police identified the pedestrian who died in a North Portland crash last week as 44-year-old Leavern William Robinson. Robinson died in a March 12 crash at North Columbia Boulevard and Clarendon Avenue after two drivers appear to have hit him, police said. Police responded to the scene at 4:22 a.m....
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David Douglas raises $30,000 to support Gresham’s Tucker Santillanes

A Gresham High junior who has overcome some unimaginable challenges this past year had a beaming smile as he was surrounded by thousands of his new friends and supporters. The spotlight shone on Tucker Santillanes Monday morning, March 16, as he returned to David Douglas High School for the official end of the...
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10 Amazing Buffets All Across Oregon, Not Just In Portland

What if the perfect dinner were waiting just around the corner? It’s ready to surprise you with every bite. Across Oregon, there’s a collection of buffets that feels like a culinary scavenger hunt. Each table is a new clue, and each dish is a tiny reward. I’ve stumbled...
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Vancouver domestic abuser arrested after skipping court, fleeing to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington man who fled to Portland after being convicted for domestic violence charges was taken into custody late Saturday night, Vancouver police said. Officials previously warned the public earlier that day that Brock Hamm was on the run after he failed to appear for...
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Vehicle goes down 200-foot embankment after 2-car crash

Two vehicles were involved in a crash Sunday night in Portland, Oregon, resulting in one car falling down a 200-foot embankment and both victims being taken to local hospitals for evaluation.
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Amy Madigan, actress with ties to Portland, wins Oscar for best supporting actress for...

LOS ANGELES — Amy Madigan, a trustee at Reed College in Portland, won the Academy Award for best supporting actress Sunday night for her portrayal of Aunt Gladys in the horror film "Weapons." Madigan won the prize at the 98th Annual Academy Awards. She had been nominated for the...
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Portland protesters shut down Hawthorne Blvd, call for end to US involvement in Iran

Protesters shut down SE Hawthorne Boulevard for nearly an hour Sunday as part of an ongoing campaign against the war in Iran and US involvement in the region.
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Portland native goes ‘deeper’ in reprised role as ex-cop in Prime Video’s ‘Cross’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Delivering one-liners like “Bye, Felicia!” and “Release the kraken,” a Portland native captured audiences once again in a popular series from Amazon’s Prime Video. Johnny Ray Gill has returned as Bobby Trey, a former police officer-turned-devious henchman, in the streaming...
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‘Lively, open, come explore’: Underneath Portland’s bridges, string lights are breathing new life into...

Nearly half a decade since business owners raised the issue, a neglected piece of three Portland bridges just got a makeover. It may not be the parts drivers are most likely to notice — the facades and freeways are as they’ve always been — but it’s a cosmetic shift bound to catch the eyes of pedestrians, particularly...
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Team Behind Dolly Olive to Open Fern Bar Angelina’s in Slabtown

A new bar from Sesame Hospitality is coming to Slabtown, according to the Portland Business Journal. The upcoming bar, Angelina’s, harkens back to the fern bars of the 1960s and 70s. Fern bars gained popularity in the 60s, upscale spaces geared toward young, single crowds, women in particular. Three...

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