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Dry, windy week jumpstarts wildfire season in Oregon

It's not even summer, and we're already seeing crews starting to fight wildfires in Oregon. There's also a burn ban in effect in Washington...

Portland high school 'Stomp N' Shake' team shifting cheer culture in the Pacific Northwest

The team is looking to introduce Oregon to the non-traditional style of cheer called "Stomp N' Shake," originating from historically Black colleges in the...

Daytime camping ban in Portland brings new challenges for homeless people in vehicles

Under the new ordinance, if an RV is used as a homeless campsite, the occupant must follow general parking rules between the hours of...

At Libre, Whimsical-Yet-Daring Drinks and Desserts Are a Team Effort

Pastry chef Gabriella Martinez started dabbling in sweets as a kid in Southern California — her dad was the cook in her family’s household...

Left naked and afraid: The story behind how John Day River earned its name

John Day was an experienced hunter hired to help the Pacific Fur Company along its westward trek, but an unfortunate encounter left him stranded...

Former ‘Simpsons’ Writer and Fast-Food Influencer Bill Oakley’s Top Three Portland Diner Sandwiches

Bill Oakley — former Simpsons writer, fast-food enthusiast, snack food critic, patriarch of the Steamed Hams Society — knows his way around a drive-thru....

Evacuation orders issued for Hat Rock fire in Umatilla County

The Oregon State Fire Marshal's office is mobilizing firefighter task forces to help protect homes threatened by Hat Rock and the nearby Mount Hebron...

Multnomah County dispatch forced to call 'Level Zero' due to lack of ambulance crews

The data reflects a surge in "Level Zero" incidents — code for when dispatchers have zero available ambulances that they can assign to respond...

Despite widespread support, Oregon crime victims bill faces uncertain fate amid Republican walkout

Kellee Harris testified earlier this year in favor of HB 2676's expansion of access to strangulation kits, motivated to act after her daughter's death....

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