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Free jazz festival kicks off at Cathedral Park on Friday

A world-class lineup of artists will be blending jazz, soul and blues music this weekend at Cathedral Park in the St. Johns neighborhood. PORTLAND,...

Woman's body found at vacant property in Wilsonville; death being investigated as homicide

A person doing work on the vacant property near Wilsonville, which is currently in the process of being sold, found the woman's body. WILSONVILLE,...

Suspect throws chunk of concrete at person's head outside Portland store

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Gresham Police Department is asking the public's help in identifying a suspect seen on surveillance video throwing a large chunk...

Portland Drag-a-thon aims for world record for longest drag artist show

Organizers said Drag-a-thon pushes back against bans on drag shows happening around the U.S. PORTLAND, Ore. — Performers are hitting the stage for 48...

Multnomah County hits pause on plan to distribute tin foil, straws for fentanyl users

County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson said that the health department's plan didn't go through the proper channels and needed "further analysis." PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Oregon, Washington among states to see Northern Lights this week

The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska at Fairbanks has forecasted auroral activity on Thursday in several states. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Northern...

Two people stranded at Proposal Rock rescued by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard says both were rescued from shore on Saturday evening near Neskowin Beach. NESKOWIN, Ore — Two people were rescued by the...

Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns near Mount Hood

Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders are in place for Boulder Lake, Bonney Meadow, Badger Lake, Camp Windy and Post Camp campgrounds, officials said. ...

Multnomah County confirms it will distribute foil and straws for fentanyl smoking

The county's harm reduction program already distributes clean needles for intravenous drug use, but fentanyl has been overtaking heroin in recent years. PORTLAND, Ore....

Daytime ban on homeless camps in Portland has begun; enforcement still far away

Camping on city property is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. There is also a complete ban on camping in some areas, including in...

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