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Hillsboro man dies more than a week after crashing into tree in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Hillsboro man has died more than a week after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Portland, authorities said. Dillon J. Walker, 26, died on December 4, the Portland Police Bureau said. On November 24, Walker was driving a silver 2006 Volvo XC70 Station Wagon when he lost control […]
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Intense Debate: Portland Mayor’s Approach to Unsheltered Homelessness Criticized by Two City Councilors

KATU.com - 12/03/2025 07:52:10 PM. Recently, Portland City Councilors have expressed opposition to Mayor Keith Wilson's efforts to increase the number of shelter beds for the homeless. They argue that the focus should be on long-term housing solutions. Despite the city adding 1,500 shelter beds this year, housing...
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Trimet Slashes Bus Service in First of Three Rounds of Cuts

The Portland area’s TriMet transit system, Oregon’s largest, began service cuts last weekend as part of a plan to cut costs. As Lillian Karabaic reports for OPB, “The immediate schedule change will reduce frequency on five bus lines after 7 p.m., when passenger loads are at their lowest.”
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Portland Family Watches In Horror As Their Dog Falls From A Cliff Into The...

Leo was living his best life. The three-year-old golden retriever was out on the breathtaking Oregon trails with his family, and every minute felt like pure excitement to him. The rugged terrain, sharp climbs, and rocky ledges didn’t slow him down at all; if anything, they made the adventure even better.
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Readers respond: Portland needs to stop rewarding failure

Portland residents deserve more explanation for the recent lucrative severance packages awarded to exiting city employees (“Portland pays once lauded bureau director $241K to resign from agency,” Nov. 20). Those include former Portland Housing Bureau Director Helmi Hisserich ($240,880), former Parks Director Adena...
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8 Oregon’s Off Radar Thrift Stores Locals Swear By

You are about to meet the thrift stores Oregonians whisper about when they want the good stuff to stay secret. These are the places where prices stay friendly, racks stay wild, and every corner hides a story waiting to be worn or displayed. Step inside and prepare to leave with...
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Afghan refugee realizes dream with new restaurant on Powell Blvd

A little over three years ago, THE BEE reported on a special Afghan feast at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, prepared by Ahmad Jawed. At that time, members of the church hosted the benefit dinner for Jawed and his family who fled Afghanistan as refugees in 2021. Jawed’s culinary experience as a...
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Suspect with axe charges at deputies near Wilsonville, leading to shooting, sheriff’s office says

A suspect with an axe charged at two sheriff’s deputies near Wilsonville during a traffic stop Friday evening, resulting in at least one of the deputies shooting the person, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said. Paramedics quickly arrived and took the suspect to a local hospital in “critical...
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Health care workers rally against ICE at Portland South Waterfront facility

Oregon Congresswoman Maxine Dexter joined health care workers as they protested at the Portland ICE facility on Sunday.
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The Enormous Thrift Store In Oregon Where You Can Fill A Cart For Just...

Hidden in plain sight along a bustling Oregon City street stands a secondhand paradise that has budget-conscious Oregonians buzzing with excitement. SuperThrift isn’t your average thrift store – it’s a cavernous wonderland where $35 can fill an entire shopping cart with treasures that would cost hundreds elsewhere.

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