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Nike lays off 775 at U.S. distribution centers; Oregon jobs unfazed

Nike will cut 775 positions as it consolidates its U.S. distribution operations, though Oregon jobs appear to not be on the chopping block. The Beaverton-headquartered sportswear giant announced Monday, Dec. 26, that the job eliminations will impact operations in Tennessee and Mississippi, the Oregonian reported....
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15 Oregon Buffets That Keep All You Can Eat Coming

Hunting for bottomless plates and unbeatable variety across Oregon. This guide maps out the reliable spots where the trays stay full and the flavors keep you circling back. From coastal seafood spreads to citywide staples, you will find crowd pleasing picks for every appetite. Come hungry, explore boldly, and let the...
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Man accused of shooting Portland police officers was wanted for armed robbery, vandalizing Black-owned...

The man accused of shooting and wounding two Portland police officers has multiple open cases against him, including armed robbery and vandalism of a Black-owned business in Salem years ago. Eric Floyd Oelkers allegedly fired seven shots at two Portland Police Bureau officers on Jan. 19 after the pair tried...
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Old Town Hotel Snags Michelin Vet for Rooftop Tacos and Secret Bar

Portland’s pop-up king of tacos and mariscos is going legit hotel. Adán Fausto, the Portland chef behind Tacos Con Onda and Mariscos con Onda, has been named executive chef at The Hoxton’s Portland hotel and will take over the menus at rooftop taqueria Tope and basement speakeasy 2NW5. He is slated to debut the new...
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Councilors call for Mayor Wilson to take ‘urgent action’ against owner of Portland ICE...

Morillo and Green have pushed the mayor to investigate the facility after federal agents deployed tear gas during a protest.
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Portland man stored mother’s deceased body in fridge to collect Social Security, court records...

Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic imagery and may not be suitable for all readers. A Portland man was arrested last week for allegedly stashing his mother’s deceased body in his freezer so he could continue collecting Social Security payments. Richard William Vinyard, 68, was arrested Wednesday, Jan....
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Asian lifestyle brand to launch SE Portland department store

An Asian lifestyle brand is set to make its Oregon debut this week. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. Teso Life — a New York-based department store chain that partners with Japanese suppliers to stock an array of Asian food, fashion and homeware — first...
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“It’s Not All About Me: The Gert Boyle Story” Stars Wendy Westerwelle & Paula...

It's the new play about the late Portland icon Gert Boyle! Wendy Westerwelle and Paula Gunness, who star in the two-woman show, joined us to talk about bringing the story of the late Columbia Sportswear matriarch to life. About the show: Gert Boyle earned a place in the hearts of...
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Vancouver grade school evacuates, 5 other schools go into secure mode after swatting scare

Vancouver Public Schools put five schools into secure mode and evacuated one more due to a series of swatting calls, which were found to be non-credible by police.
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Man accused of shooting Portland police officers disrupts court hearing

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Portland man accused of shooting two police officers during a confrontation in Northeast Portland earlier this month made his first court appearance Tuesday. Prosecutors say Eric Floyd Oelkers, 41, opened fire on officers after they responded to a 911 call reporting a man threatening someone...

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