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Portland names first director of public utilities to lead Water Bureau and Environmental Services

PORTLAND, Ore. — The city of Portland on Tuesday announced the appointment of Dr. Ting Lu as its first director of public utilities, unifying leadership of the city's water and environmental services bureaus for the first time. Lu will oversee both the Portland Water Bureau and the Bureau of...
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This Old-School Steakhouse In Oregon Has Onion Rings That Locals Can’t Stop Raving About

In the heart of Portland lies a carnivore’s paradise where time seems to stand still and the sizzle of perfectly cooked beef creates a symphony for the senses. Welcome to Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen, where the onion rings are so legendary they might just upstage the steaks. This...
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The Wolf Wipes Out $2.17M in PNW Medical Debt for the Holidays

Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has helped pay off $2.17 million in qualifying medical debt during the 6th annual Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff. Donations collected between November 17 and 21 supported Pacific Northwest residents in partnership with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt. Over the...
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‘Pivotal time’: Portland administrator with $370K salary unanimously approved by city council

The City of Portland has confirmed Raymond C. Lee as its new administrator, who will oversee a $8.6 billion budget and bring more than two decades of experience to the role.
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Free Speech For People pushes Oregon officials to probe federal agents’ use of force

“Oregon has the power and duty to enforce its criminal laws," the national organization said, in part.
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VIDEO: Gresham Police seek 3 suspects in card skimming incident

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are looking for several suspects recently caught on camera installing a card skimmer at a Gresham store. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Gresham Police Department shared video of three suspects accused of installing a card skimmer on a local retail store’s credit card machine. In the...
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Man found dead in Willamette River with distinctive tattoos identified

Authorities identified the remains of a man on Wednesday after his body was found in the Willamette River in late November.
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Phil Knight foundation donated $226 million in 2024, mostly to Oregon causes

The private foundation of Nike cofounder Phil Knight and wife Penny Knight gave away $226 million last year, its most generous year yet, according to a new tax filing. The foundation has more than doubled in assets to $5.4 billion in five years, a development with major ramifications for Oregon, given the Knight...
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Lawsuit claims Multnomah County Jail violates Oregon’s Sanctuary Law

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A newly filed lawsuit claims both Multnomah County and the sheriff's department violated Oregon's Sanctuary Law. The lawsuit was filed by both Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) and Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ). According to the lawsuit, Multnomah County's jail...
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Portland BBQ joint named best in Oregon by Tasting Table

Food industry news site Tasting Table set out on a country-wide culinary conquest to find the best barbecue in each state, and Podnah’s Pit Barbecue in Portland was declared the most delectable in Oregon. Chef Rodney Muirhead named the place after his grandfather, whose love of cooking inspired him...

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