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Take a look at the average gas prices along Highway 43 near Lake Oswego...

Inflation is on the rise, and, when coupled with global conflicts like the war in Iran, gas prices are rising at a particularly unusual rate. The south metro area is not immune to these rising costs. Along Highway 43, all five of the gas service stations between I-205 and downtown Lake Oswego noted that prices had...
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These are the 5 best grocery stores in Portland area right now, according to...

I have a confession. My husband does the vast majority of the grocery shopping for our family. So I was a little surprised by the enthusiastic response from so many readers when we asked what’s the best grocery store in the Portland area for The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Readers Choice Awards.
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Providence explores sale of its health plan after $100M loss

PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW news partner. The full story is here. Providence on Thursday announced it is considering a sale of its health plan, which reported a net loss of more than $100 million last year. Portland-based Providence Health Plan...
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Second Chance: ‘Little Bear’ the dog looking for new home

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – She may have an adorable bear-like face, but she’s no mean grizzly. A sweet pup named Little Bear is described as a friendly gal by shelter staff at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) in Vancouver. The animal shelter adds Little Bear can be a little shy and lacks socialization...
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‘World’s largest’ hanging basket on display in Tualatin

For the start of spring, the Garden Corner showed off a new design for the world's largest hanging basket.
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Unidentified human remains found in North Portland wetlands, officials seek help identifying man

Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a man whose remains were found months ago in North Portland. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office said partial human remains were discovered Sept. 8, 2025, at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, 5300 N. Marine Dr., in Portland. Investigators...
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Hundreds without power after car crash near Mt. Tabor, driver missing

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Nearly 300 people are without power near Mt. Tabor after a car crashed near Mt. Tabor early Wednesday morning. Portland police said that officers responded to the scene, where they found a crash that had damaged several power poles and was on fire. Fire crews...
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The Gigantic Oregon Antique Mall That’s Absolutely Worth The Trip

Some places are just bigger on the inside than physics should allow, and Memory Den Vintage Mall in Portland is definitely one of them. What looks like a regular industrial building from the outside turns into a sprawling wonderland of vintage treasures once you climb those stairs and walk through that bright blue...
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Couple continues skating together after nearly 60 years

PORTLAND, Ore. — A couple who has been skating together for nearly 60 years continues to glide across the ice at Lloyd Center, where their love story began. Jerry and Tally Leonard, former competitive figure skaters, first stepped onto the ice together in 1967 as teenagers. Jerry is now 75 and Tally is almost 80.
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Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Washington-Oregon Region Faces Above-Normal Heat, Limited Rain March 27–April 2

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Wash. – A steady spring warm-up is expected to take hold across Washington and Oregon, bringing above-normal temperatures and generally dry conditions heading into early April. According to the...

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