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‘Restore momentum’: Former Nike Community Store reopening as Planet Fitness

Nike confirmed the permanent shutdown of the community store in September 2023, months after it had already been closed.
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Crunch Fitness Is Opening Three New Locations Across the Portland Metro and Salem This...

Crunch Fitness is making a major push into the Portland region and beyond, with franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC opening three new locations this summer in Troutdale, Salem, and Vancouver, Washington, all debuting the brand’s next-generation Crunch 3.0 format, and each one represents a $5 million investment. In Troutdal
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Mult Co board leaders say proposed vote on Moda Center funding is too soon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As negotiations on a deal to renovate the Moda Center roll on, Multnomah County leaders are calling to pump the brakes. Commissioners Meghan Moyer and Julia-Brim Edwards penned a letter to the Multnomah County Chair urging for a reset. The county board is weighing giving $88 million to a nearly
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Suspect arrested after man grazed by bullet in Milwaukie shooting

A man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a late-June shooting in Milwaukie, authorities announced.
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Sci-fi author turned Portland walking enthusiast shares 3 of his favorite routes

The science fiction writer has been taking long walks across the city, finding unexpected beauty along the way.
Featured picture for Driver who struck, killed Tigard mother of 5, in 2023 sentenced to 30 days in jail

Driver who struck, killed Tigard mother of 5, in 2023 sentenced to 30 days...

The person who authorities say was responsible for the hit-and-run death of a woman — after she was struck on a busy Tigard street almost three years ago — has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. On Wednesday, July 15, Ashley Nicole Cruz, a Southwest Portland resident,...
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‘Incredibly shaken up’: St. Johns neighbors react to teen getting shot on Portland sidewalk

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 13-year-old boy is expected to survive after being shot multiple times in the St. Johns Neighborhood last night. The shooting happened on a sidewalk near Roosevelt High School; the search for the suspect continues as investigators work their leads.  Molly Fulton and her fiancé were on a walk w
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Good Morning, News: Moda Center Controversy Hits Fever Pitch, Feds Discover Suspect in “Poo-Poo...

If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!. GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! After suffering through yesterday’s cloudy, thunderstorm-y weather—well, I was suffe
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Fuji to Hood beer festival, Scooped Ice Cream Festival among Portland-area weekend events

Plus, Portland Pride and the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival are returning.
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Waymo in Portland? City weighs robotaxi rules, discuss other changes for Uber & Lyft...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Driverless cars are one step closer to rolling through Portland streets, but city leaders are still working through the rules before Waymo can launch its robotaxi service. The debate over autonomous vehicles was met with mixed reaction. Supporters point to innovation and accessibility, while oth

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