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Mingus Mapps talks police, homelessness and running for mayor under Portland's new system of government

Commissioner Mingus Mapps has set his sights on becoming Portland's first mayor under the new form of government that will take effect at the start...

At Memory Lane Motors, owner redefines what it means to be a used car salesman

At Memory Lane Motors in Southeast Portland, founder Dale Matthews keeps the past alive and crooning through rhymes and songs and shining chrome. PORTLAND,...

Since 1958, a historic little Grand Ronde bank building has sheltered priceless pages

Every Monday for a decade — but one — Amelie Redman has opened the doors of the historic little Grand Ronde Library for the curious...

Oregon Congresswomen have competing visions of parental rights in education

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the "Parents Bill of Rights," while Democrats introduced their own competing bill. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

After Governor Tina Kotek's first 100 days, what comes next?

Speaking on Straight Talk with Laural Porter, Governor Kotek said she plans to continue her listening tour of Oregon and keep up the urgency around...

Nike executive Larry Miller revealed his dark past as a murderer. The reaction? 'It's been freeing'

Former Portland Trail Blazers president Larry Miller revealed that he killed a man in 1965. He kept the secret until he published a book about...

Collaboration keeps Wilsonville songwriter's music alive after Parkinson's diagnosis

After Joanne Duffin was diagnosed with Parkinson's she thought her musical dreams were over. But with a little help, her songs will live on. ...

Oregon hospitals in crisis: Samaritan CEO says it could take a generation to recover

A 'perfect storm' of staff shortages, financial struggles and inability to discharge patients have created what hospital officials call an 'existential crisis.' PORTLAND, Ore....

Straight Talk: Oregon leaders call Intel's $20 billion expansion in Ohio a 'wake-up call' for Oregon

The CEO of Greater Portland Inc. called on voters to evaluate governor candidates on their willingness to work to attract new semiconductor investment in Oregon....

Straight Talk: Portland needs a 'course correction' to address voter concerns, business leaders say

Portland Business Alliance CEO Andrew Hoan said many struggles are linked to the pandemic, but Portland isn't recovering as quickly as some peer cities are....

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