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Oregon's libraries see record-high number of attempts to remove books, report finds

The second highest number of book challenges happened back in 1992-1993. PORTLAND, Oregon — The Oregon Intellectual Clearinghouse, operated by the State Library of...

All-adaptive team of athlete advocates run Hood to Coast relay race

The team's goal is twofold: representation and change. Through legislation, the group hopes to ensure more people with disabilities can get to the starting line....

Portland man running Hood to Coast with Portland Rescue Mission team as part of recovery: 'I have a purpose'

The "Mother of All Relays" is fast approaching and as runners count down the minutes, Chad Seelye might be a little more excited to compete...

Oregon doctor reports rise in tick, bug bite concerns

In the midst of peak mosquito and tick season, more patients are coming to urgent care with insect bite fears, according to a doctor with...

Thief steals Happy Valley man's work truck and trailer, hits him while driving away

The truck and trailer were parked near a Southwest Portland construction site when they were stolen. Police found the truck two days later, on fire...

Firefighters head to central Oregon in preparation for coming wildfire conditions

With Red Flag Warnings in central and eastern Oregon, fire officials have moved resources to better tackle possible brush or wildfires caused by lightning. ...

Plato, a robot serving dinner to diners at an Estacada business, is not replacing any humans

An Estacada restaurant owner wants to set the record straight about her new helper named "Plato." CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Since April, a steakhouse...

Portland woman killed in suspected speed racing crash was out delivering food with her husband

Julie Skeen, 55, died after a crash in Southeast Portland last Thursday. A suspected street racing vehicle hit her car as she was turning onto...

'It's been shocking' | Law enforcement across Portland report uptick in fatal crashes in July

Both the Portland Police Bureau and Washington County Sheriff's Office urge drivers to be cautious after what's been a particularly dangerous month on the roads....

Portland leaders back off proposed charter reform 'tweaks' after pushback from voters

After a work session this week, Commissioners Dan Ryan and Rene Gonzalez said they still want to look at adding a mayoral veto, but ditched...

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