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Hearing delayed in Lynn Benton murder retrial

OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) - A scheduled court hearing for Lynn Benton was canceled after an hour-long wait, with neither prosecutors nor defense attorneys explaining the delay. Benton was expected to submit a plea before his trial was set to begin in July. The case has been high profile from...
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Fairground’s new build ‘going vertical,’ so is excitement

Things around the Clackamas County Event Center are, in a word, exciting. And central to that excitement is the progress of the facility’s new 44,000 square foot expo hall. Within that, 38,000 square feet will be the main hall, which will be capable of being divided into three separate meeting rooms.
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Portland City Council passes $8.5 billion budget after three days of amendments

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland City Council has approved an $8.5 billion city budget. Councilors spent the last three days reviewing Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposal and voting on more than 40 amendments. The city says this budget closes the $160 million budget gap. The amendments include restoring $2.5...
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Amtrak reaches final testing phase for modernized trains coming to Pacific Northwest route

The Airo fleet will "produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations," according to the railroad service.
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Minari Market to open in Vancouver on Memorial Day

Minari Market, a Korean-inspired retail space, is opening in downtown Vancouver on May 25, offering customers a self-serve instant ramen experience, as well as a variety of Asian snacks, beverages, and house-made onigiri.
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Hidden in plain sight: Oregon’s illicit massage business boom

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - They’re easy to miss. A neon “open” sign. A generic spa name. Windows covered with posters. A phone number on the door. From the street, these storefronts can look like ordinary massage businesses. But advocates and prosecutors in Oregon say some of them are illicit massage businesses — often cal
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Portlandia at Netflix Is a Joke: New Podcast and Behind-the-Scenes Stories

A Visit From Portlandia was right at home at Netflix Is a Joke. For starters, the half-hour IFC comedy continues to garner new fans on the streaming service. The series debuted over 15 years ago, but Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein’s series still plays fresh to new viewers. Time is already kind to Portlandia, which
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The Portland Rose Festival kicks off Friday. Here’s your guide on what to know

PORTLAND, Ore. — One of Portland's most iconic summer events will kick off this Friday. The Portland Rose Festival brings weeks of fun, including parades, fireworks, a waterfront fair, races and other entertainment and celebrations. Having been held for more than a century, the festival has deep roots. Portland...
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Judge orders accused teen shooter, 14, held in detention as victim recovers

WOOD VILLAGE, Ore. (KATU) — A judge has ordered a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl in Wood Village to remain in detention. On Wednesday, families of both the suspect and victim were present at the juvenile detention center in Northeast Portland. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Teen who...
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Controversial Proposal to Reroute $10 Million From New Police Accountability Body Fails

The Portland City Council voted down a controversial budget amendment Tuesday that would have taken $10 million from the new Office of Community Police Accountability to partly restore cuts to the fire and police bureaus in Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget. The amendment, championed by Councilor Olivia Clark, died.

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