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Multnomah County Invests in New Model to Determine Operating Costs for Preschool for All

As Multnomah County tries to map out Preschool for All’s financial future, it will spend $200,000 on a computer model that can calculate how much operating a preschool will cost in the coming decades. On Thursday, county commissioners unanimously approved the line item, proposed by Commissioners Meghan Moyer and...
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‘He can be doing a lot more’: Dozens gather outside Portland Mayor Wilson’s home...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — About 60 people protested outside the home of Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on Saturday. Organizers said they don’t think the mayor is doing enough to stand up against the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Rose City. Portland Contra las Deportaciones helped organize the...
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in SE Portland crash

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a crash in Southeast Portland’s Centennial neighborhood early Friday afternoon, police said. Officers responded to the area of SE Division Street and 156th Avenue on reports of a crash around 12:15 p.m. When they arrived, they found the crash...
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Pedestrian Killed After Morning Collision in Northeast Vancouver, Police Investigating

Vancouver, Washington – A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle Friday morning in northeast Vancouver, prompting an active investigation by local police. The crash occurred in a residential area, and authorities say the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating. The woman was transported...
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‘No Kings Portland’ holds fair to connect community with more ways to be involved

‘No Kings Portland,’ an organization that’s been hosting several large protests over the last year hosted a civic action fair at a northeast Portland high school on Saturday.
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Police arrest man accused of stabbing, seriously injuring someone in Gresham

GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — Police arrested a man on assault and weapons charges Sunday for a stabbing in Gresham that left someone in the hospital with serious injuries. Reports came in just before 2 p.m. for reports of a stabbing along Northwest 4th Street, near the 11 Mile Avenue intersection.
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These Are America’s 5 Most Dog-Friendly Cities

Moving to a new city is no walk in the park. Finding a place that fits all your criteria — affordability, the housing market, decent weather — is overwhelming enough, but dog owners have even more boxes to check. Are there dog parks and trails to keep your dog happily occupied? Are veterinary clinics up to par? Are...
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Apartment Fire Contained in Hillsboro, Residents Safely Evacuated

Hillsboro, OR. — Firefighters from Hillsboro Fire & Rescue and assisting agencies quickly contained an apartment fire Saturday night in the 700 block of SE 7th Avenue, preventing damage to neighboring units and avoiding injuries. At approximately 7:51 p.m. on Feb. 7, neighbors called 911 after seeing flames coming...
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This Hidden All-You-Can-Eat Spot in Oregon Is Making Sushi Fans Rethink Everything

Eating my way through all-you-can-eat spots has made me pretty skeptical, but what I found tucked away in Beaverton completely caught me off guard. Hiyaku Buffet at 15700 NW Blueridge Dr in Beaverton, Oregon is not your usual AYCE sushi spot with tired rolls circling under harsh lights. This place...
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30 years later, Pacific Northwest recalls February 1996 floods that threatened Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — 30 years ago this week, the Pacific Northwest was hit with one of the most historic floods in the modern area. The Willamette River nearly flowed freely into downtown Portland. A portion of OMSI was literally lifted off its foundation and shifted a few feet.

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