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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The “dog days of summer” have come and gone, and you probably didn’t even notice the change. Some may argue that the “dog days of summer” never started in Portland, with only one 100-degree day. The dog days of summer are now over, ending on August 11. The “dog days” start July 3 and fall during

There are stores where you walk in with a shopping list, power-walk straight to aisle 12, grab what you need, and leave exactly 4.5 minutes later. This isn't one of those stores. You might walk through the doors looking for a couple pieces of lumber and somehow find yourself 45 minutes later staring at a […]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A 16-year-old Vancouver boy was killed and another 16-year-old boy was injured after being struck by a train in North Portland on Monday. Portland police said officers responded around 8:54 p.m. Monday to the 6900 block of North Willamette Boulevard after receiving reports that two people had be

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to identify four suspects who threatened two teenagers and stole an electric bike after a car chase near Milwaukie. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying four people accused of threatening two teenagers and stealing an electri

When the 1,400 or so Beaverton High School students return to classes this year, they won’t only be gearing up for a new year of learning; they also will have to navigate a new building. The expansive, 290,000-square foot facility whose length stretches an entire block along Southwest Farmington...

Gravity is an inescapable force. It's why Earth has its atmosphere and orbits the sun. It can bring us to our knees. And it makes the race known as the soap box derby possible. This gravity-powered American tradition is usually a speed race for kids. But not in Portland, Oregon – home of the Portland Adult Soap Box Der

Providence Portland Medical Center is scheduled to add 96 new patient beds in early September to help address the region's increasing healthcare demand.

Two Portland Mexican restaurants earn national praise from The New York Times. Ki’ikibáa and Mis Tacones are among 41 restaurants nationwide highlighted in The New York Times’ new guide to great Mexican food. Portland’s Mexican food scene has received another major national endorsement, with two Northeast Portland...

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! Expect sunny skies in the mid-80s today. I don’t have much else to say...

Portland is starting Tuesday under mostly clear skies, with temperatures near 61 degrees early and a mostly sunny afternoon ahead. The city should warm to about 83 degrees, with no rain expected and only a light north-northwest breeze. Sunny Afternoon, Cool Night. Some low clouds may filter into the Portland...