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Armed ICE officer in Portland called 911 during confrontation: ‘I’m going to have to...

In October, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer grew frustrated by a “kid” tailing his unmarked Ford Explorer on a motorized bicycle. It was 3:30 p.m. in Northeast Portland. As the two approached Northeast 82nd Avenue, the ICE officer opened the center console and pulled out his...
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Researchers tested ChatGPT’s ability to triage medical symptoms and the results are raising serious...

Tension: Millions of people are using ChatGPT as their first point of contact for medical symptoms, but a rigorous study found the AI correctly triaged urgency only about 56% of the time — performing worst on the emergencies where accuracy matters most. Noise: ChatGPT’s polished, authoritative tone triggers fluency...
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True Crime Tuesday: Unsolved death of Harry Latour Jr.

The family of a Portland man police say was killed by gunfire is still searching for answers nearly three years later.
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This Unassuming Diner In Oregon Will Serve You The Best Chicken Fried Steak Of...

The search for perfect chicken fried steak can feel like a lifelong quest, but City State Diner and Bakery in Portland has the answer you’ve been looking for. This unassuming spot serves up a version of this Southern classic that’ll make you question every other chicken fried steak you’ve ever eaten.
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Burglar known as ‘Inch-and-a-Quarter Jimmy’ stole Christmas, terrorized Portland in 1920s

He was quiet and quick — and brazen. A “craftsman,” detectives said in admiration. The police had no idea who he was. They called him “Inch-and-a-Quarter Jimmy,” a reference to the marks left by the pry bar he used to open, or “jimmy,” windows.
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Hundreds told to evacuate in Vancouver due to active gas leak

Hundreds of residents in Vancouver were forced to evacuate their homes due to a gas leak, and emergency crews are working to secure the area.
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Half-Off Ritz-Carlton Condos Put Downtown Portland Comeback To The Test

Downtown Portland is about to find out how far a markdown can really go. The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Block 216, the city’s splashiest new luxury tower, has rolled out a sweeping price reset, with brokers saying some units are now listed at roughly half of their original asking prices. The strategy is not just...
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Winter is over, in the lowlands west of the Cascades

Every year, at some point between late February and early March, it becomes obvious to weather forecasters that we’ve crossed the threshold from WINTER to EARLY SPRING in our mild climate west of the Cascades. That is happening this week. Looking ahead at our maps/models over the next two weeks, it’s clear you can...
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Crews respond to butane lighter explosion at North Portland apartment

Authorities responded to an explosion at a North Portland apartment on Sunday evening.
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Defense Seeks to Overturn Conviction of Former Portland Teacher Found Guilty in Mailman’s 2024...

Defense attorneys are seeking to overturn Chad Westover’s sentence to 25 years in state prison for the murder of 43-year-old Portland mailman, Tristan Thomas, in 2024. Former Portland Teacher Found Guilty of Stabbing Mailman 11 Times. The former Portland Public Schools teacher was found guilty of second-degree murder...

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