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Free Tree Giveaways Bring New Growth to SE Portland Neighborhoods

As winter settles into SE Portland, new trees are beginning to appear in planting strips, front yards and neighborhood green spaces, the result of this fall’s free tree programming partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry (PP&R) and Friends of Trees, a local nonprofit organization. While this...
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Unexpected Power Outage and Restoration in Beaverton: A Community Experience

A power outage occurred in the vicinity of Farmington & Murray around 6:30 pm, as reported by a local resident on social media. The resident received an alert from Portland General Electric (PGE) stating that power restoration would take until 11 pm. An alert app further confirmed the incident, citing a blown...
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Small electrical fire prompts smoke, alarms in Downtown Portland high-rise

Fire crews responded to a fire in a Downtown Portland high-rise early Friday morning, officials said.
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OHSU to Terminate Contract with Regence BlueCross/BlueShield Amid Rate Hike Controversy

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has announced that it will no longer accept Regence BlueCross/BlueShield insurance due to the insurer's attempt to increase rates for the hospital. This decision has sparked outrage among patients and affiliates of OHSU, who view Regence's actions as greedy and detrimental to...
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Portland nonprofit serves hundreds at free Thanksgiving community meal

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - From turkey to mashed potatoes to stuffing, hundreds got their pick of all the Thanksgiving fixings, as Feed the Mass hosted its first free Thanksgiving Community Meal. “My diet can wait until next week, but I’m good this week,” said Michael Hampton. Portlanders got...
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I-405 Closed Near South Corbett Avenue After Fatal Pedestrian Crash Early Friday

A male pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 405 near South Corbett Avenue in Portland early Friday, November 28, 2025. Police arrived at the scene around 1:40 a.m. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
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Black Friday shopping alive and well at Portland-area mall despite affordability concerns

No doors busted — but Washington Square mall provided plenty signs of life for the American mall on Black Friday. Slow pre-dawn hours picked up by mid-morning as shoppers rushed to the regional shopping center in Tigard for clothes, Lego sets and the latest tech. “Let’s go! Let’s go!”...
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Special Thanksgiving treats delivered to dogs at Oregon Humane Society

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Dogs at the Oregon Humane Society received special Thanksgiving treats Thursday as a local bakery donated more than 100 pupcakes made with pumpkin, cranberry and goat cheese. Bring! Treats for Dogs started the holiday treat tradition three years ago, providing high-quality treats to shelter...
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ICE Agents in Hillsboro, Oregon Accused of Abducting Residents Using Vehicles Disguised As Ubers:...

Although ICE agents often rely on the most direct and forceful methods during their operations, there are moments when they try to move under the radar. A recent incident in Hillsboro, Oregon threw that into sharp focus. A local woman noticed a suspicious vehicle circling her neighborhood, and from the moment she saw...
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Oregon attorney general, district attorneys warn feds to stop using excessive force

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and district attorneys of the state’s three largest counties say they will start investigating and prosecuting federal immigration enforcement agents if they don’t stop using excessive force on Oregonians. Rayfield and Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez, Washington...

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