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I-5 northbound on-ramp at N Columbia reopens after semi rollover crash

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The I-5 northbound on-ramp onto N Columbia Blvd has reopened a semi truck rollover on Monday afternoon. The on-ramp closed at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday due to the crash, and fully reopened at 6:30 p.m. No injuries have been reported.
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Shelter Provider Sunstone Way Is Under Criminal Investigation

Multnomah County law enforcement has opened a criminal investigation into the management of homeless services provider Sunstone Way, WW has learned. The criminal probe follows a county review that found the nonprofit misspent more $3.6 million in taxpayer dollars. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said
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12 Oregon Catfish Spots That Are Absolute Must-Try

You know that perfect bite of golden, crispy fried catfish with a side of tangy slaw and hushpuppies? Oregon has some places that do it better than you might expect. The catfish comes out hot and crunchy, with a cornmeal crust that shatters with each bite. The fish stays flaky and moist inside, never dry or greasy in t
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Oregon’s minimum wage rises 50 cents per hour this week

Oregonians making minimum wage will get a 50-cent bump per hour beginning Wednesday, resulting in an average of $573 more per year for someone working full time. In the Portland metro, the floor for hourly wages will rise to $16.80. In 15 counties and parts of three counties in the Willamette Valley, Northwest Coast an
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Kansas man dies while swimming at Oregon’s Blue Pool

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man died while swimming at the Tamolitch Blue Pool along the McKenzie River, officials said. On Friday night, just before 9 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Office said they got a call that a man had jumped into the water and was not able to get out.
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2021 heat dome survivor urges Oregon to do more on climate

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Ukiah Halloran-Steiner was 16 years old and living in McMinnville, Ore. with her parents when the 2021 heat dome hit Oregon, bringing triple-digit temperatures for multiple days in a row. "I was in high school and I was actively involved with climate justice organizing across...
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Milwaukie Station Food Carts Has a New Owner and a Big Vision for the...

There’s something genuinely heartwarming about this one. Ann Craig and her family didn’t walk into Milwaukie Station Food Cart Pod as outside investors looking for an opportunity. They walked in years ago as vendors, set up their Wagon with the Dragon beer cart, became part of the community, and fell in love with the p
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Portland to raise parking meter rates again. How much will you pay?

Portland officials are set this week to roll out another round of parking meter and fee hikes, one year after imposing a series of historic increases. Three of the city’s five parking meter districts will see rates rise by 20 cents per hour, according to changes adopted last month by the Portland City Council.
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Liberty High School Valedictorian Connor Navarro Gone In An Instant As Memorial And Fundraiser...

Last week as Hillsboro struggled over the day to day issues of economic development, data centers, and City Council metldowns, a bright star from its ranks had his eyes on […] The post Liberty High School Valedictorian Connor Navarro Gone In An Instant As Memorial And Fundraiser Grows appeared first on The Hillsboro H
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Oregon leaders unveil report to boost business and community growth

The Oregon Prosperity Council has released a report of recommendations to ensure long-term competitiveness and prosperity in the state, which includes addressing rising costs, slowing population growth, declining competitiveness, and fragmented policymaking.

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