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Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Portland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Portland with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking updates to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most in Portland, Oregon. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency…
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Man Shoots at Tree Workers in Oregon | Portland News
A 53-year-old man in Oregon City went on a wild rampage Saturday afternoon, firing at tree workers and drones while using a tractor to build a…
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Teen Driver Causes Five-Car Pileup | Portland News
A five-car pileup on I-5 South near Woodland sent shockwaves through drivers—caused by a 19-year-old who couldn’t stop in time for slowing traffic. One driver…
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Armed Suspect Taken Into Custody in Oregon City | Portland News
SWAT teams and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tense standoff in Oregon City, safely taking an armed suspect into custody — who turned out…
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Grasshopper Fire Makes Strides Toward Containment | Portland News
Grasshopper Fire in Oregon is making progress—now 81% contained after weeks of intense firefighting, thanks to a cooling weather front set to bring wet…
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Warehouse Fire Turns Into Multi-Spot Blaze | Portland News
Vancouver firefighters raced to a warehouse on Northeast St. Johns Road thinking it was just a dumpster fire—turns out, it was a multi-front blaze that had…
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Gresham Man Arrested for Child Abuse | Portland News
A shocking arrest in Gresham, Oregon: 25-year-old Luis Alberto Cheley Barrientos is behind bars on multiple serious charges including luring minors…
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Dolly Parton Secret Roller Disco | Portland News
Dolly Parton’s Secret Roller Disco is rolling into town this weekend — a glittery, high-energy tribute to the icon herself, complete with sequins, big hair…
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Go Portland Go's Hidden Backers | Portland News
A new PAC called Go Portland Go claims to champion progressive leadership but raises red flags with its funding — backed by Partnership for Progress, a group…
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Portland Man Killed in Nighttime Shooting | Portland News
A tragic shooting on Portland’s Eastbank Esplanade left 35-year-old Colton A. Mincey dead—confirmed as homicide by gunshot. Officers responded Wednesday night…
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Buckman Homicide Leaves Community Shaken | Portland News
At 2:30 AM Saturday, police responded to shots fired in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, finding a man dead on the sidewalk with suspects already gone. The…
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Portland Driver Escapes Police Crash | Portland News
A Portland driver went full throttle Friday night, weaving and speeding before crashing head-on into another car after cops tried to pull them over. The…
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Oregon Town Saves Parks With New Fund | Portland News
When Independence, Oregon threatened to shut down parks and public spaces to cut costs, a state lawmaker stepped in with a bold solution: the Burns-Horton…
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Schools Become Fire Command Centers | Portland News
When wildfires rage across the West, rural Oregon schools are stepping up as lifelines for firefighters—turning classrooms into command centers, shower…
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Vancouver Warehouse Fire Escalates | Portland News
A dumpster fire in Vancouver, Oregon, turned into a major blaze that engulfed a furniture warehouse and even sparked a nearby grass fire — prompting a second…
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Final ID of Happy Face Killer’s Victim | Portland News
After 32 years, the identity of the last victim of the “Happy Face Killer,” Keith Hunter Jesperson, has finally been revealed: Lydia Jane Wade McWhorter. Her…
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Shooting in Southeast Portland Overnight | Portland News
A fatal shooting erupted in Southeast Portland around 2:34 AM, leaving one person dead and the shooter(s) vanished before police arrived. Authorities have…
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Oregon Weather Shifts This Weekend | Portland News
Oregon’s weather this weekend is a rollercoaster—cool and damp in some spots, warm and sunny in others. Portland starts chilly with light showers, then clears…
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Oregon’s Rising Cost of Living | Portland News
Oregon’s cost of living is skyrocketing — new data reveals single adults need over $110K annually to live comfortably, while families of four require nearly…
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Oregon’s Wildfires: Who’s to Blame | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire season is breaking records, burning over 2.5 million acres and choking the state with smoke—but the real story behind these blazes? Most of…
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Youth Football Safety Under Fire | Portland News
Football season’s back, but parents in Portland youth leagues are sounding the alarm—kids wildly different in size, skill, and experience are being grouped…
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Man Accused of Capturing Woman for Four Days | Portland News
A 20-year-old man in Vancouver, Washington, faces serious charges after allegedly imprisoning, beating, and strangling a woman for four days—claims she says…
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Paroled Man Dies in Unchecked Apartment | Portland News
A recently paroled man, Eric Eno, died in his apartment after 11 days without a wellness check — despite family pleas and neighbors reporting a foul odor. His…
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Fields Park Remains Closed After Centennial Mills Fire | Portland News
Fields Park remains closed indefinitely as cleanup and safety checks continue after the August 2nd fire at Centennial Mills — with no reopening date yet, and…
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Will’s Legacy Lives On in Hood to Coast | Portland News
Ten years after Will Krajewski’s passing, his father Joe continues to honor him by running the Hood to Coast race each year with a jar containing Will’s ashes…
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Nepal Floods Leave Thousands Missing | Portland News
Nepal reels from catastrophic floods and landslides that have buried villages, swept away entire communities, and claimed 600 lives—with 2,500 still missing…
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Tragic Fall at Horsetail Falls | Portland News
Tragic Fall at Horsetail Falls | Portland News
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail Voting Rollback | Portland News
A federal judge has blocked key parts of Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting mail-in ballots, protecting the current system where states—not the…
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Life Sentence for Quinceañera Shooting | Portland News
Life Sentence for Quinceañera Shooting | Portland News
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Oregon Recycling Law Stands | Portland News
Oregon’s bold recycling law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, has survived a major legal challenge after a federal court ruled it…
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Toxic Algae Threatens Portland River | Portland News
Toxic algae has shut down river events near Kelley Point Park, dubbed the “worst bloom in ten years” by the Human Access Project — a dangerous green scum…
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Portland Shooting: Bystander Hit, Suspects On The Run | Portland News
A bystander bravely stepped in to stop a fight in Portland and got shot—now recovering. Two suspects, likely teens in black hoodies, fled on a TriMet bus and…
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Two Suspects On The Run After Nighttime Assault | Portland News
Portland police need your help identifying two suspects who brutally attacked a man outside a club in Old Town on August 1st, then opened fire when someone…
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Teen Driver Hits Man on Highway 20 | Portland News
A chilling crash on Highway 20 in Lincoln County, Oregon, left a 34-year-old man dead after a 19-year-old driver, Orion Sliwka, struck him—mistaking the victim…
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Portland Schools Face Major Closures | Portland News
Portland Public Schools is eyeing the closure of up to 20 schools—up from their earlier estimate of 5 to 10—as part of a bold consolidation plan to better…
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Walla Walla Water Crisis Amid Wildfires | Portland News
Walla Walla’s water supply is in crisis as wildfires send ash and sediment into the Mill Creek Watershed, threatening 35,000 residents’ drinking water —…
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Oregon Smoke Alert: Stay Indoors | Portland News
Oregon’s air quality is dangerously smoky as wildfires rage across 56 active fires burning over two million acres — prompting urgent advisories for Crook…
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Oregon Sues Over Title X Funding Rules | Portland News
Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 20+ states in a bold legal challenge against federal Title X funding rules, calling them…
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Former Sunday School Teacher Charged | Portland News
A former Sunday school teacher in Gresham is facing 15 serious charges after allegedly luring and sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl he supervised at the…
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Oregon Wildfires Still a Threat | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis isn’t over — despite some fires being contained, the state remains dangerously dry as Labor Day looms. Officials have downgraded the…
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Preschool for All Tax Delayed | Portland News
Multnomah County just delayed its planned tax hike for the Preschool for All program — now set for 2027 instead of 2026 — after an advisory group urged caution…
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Multnomah Sends Youth to Yamhill | Portland News
Multnomah County is sending young detainees to Yamhill County’s facility to ease overcrowding at its own juvenile detention center, which is often maxed out…
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Willamette River Toxic Algae Crisis | Portland News
Portland’s Willamette River is facing its worst toxic algae bloom in years, forcing cancellations of popular summer events and urging everyone to stay out of…
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Man Found Dead After Highway Crash | Portland News
A tragic crash on Highway 20 late Wednesday night claimed the life of 34-year-old Cordaro Ryan Stock from Toledo, who was struck by a beige Acura Integra. The…
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Tank Known Unsafe Before Rupture | Portland News
A deadly chemical tank rupture in Longview, which killed eleven people, has been linked to a decade-old safety failure — the tank was deemed unfit for service…
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Bumbershoot 2024 Lineup Deep Dive | Portland News
Bumbershoot is back, September 5-6 at Seattle Center, packing two days of electrifying music with a lineup that’s got everyone buzzing—from Bikini Kill’s raw…
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Gold Heist on Christmas Eve | Portland News
A 35-year-old man shattered museum glass with a sledgehammer on Christmas Eve, stealing gold from Oregon’s Rice Northwest Museum — only to be caught months…
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Fatal Rollover on I-5 in Douglas County | Portland News
A tragic crash on I-5 in Douglas County claimed the life of 25-year-old Deanndra Elaine Hamlett after her Scion TC flipped off the road and ejected her at 8…
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Tragedy, Justice, and Climate Crisis | Portland News
A 72-year-old e-bike rider killed in Portland underscores urgent safety gaps on city streets, while two transgender inmates in Oregon push forward a landmark…
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Portland’s Weekend Hotspots | Portland News
Portland’s weekend is packed with flavor, laughs, and culture—sip local wines at the Oregon Zoo’s “Wine for Wildlife,” laugh it up with Jonathan Van Ness’s…
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Celebrating Oregon’s Modern Black Icons | Portland News
Oregon Black Pioneers launches Black Icons of Oregon, a groundbreaking project celebrating everyday heroes shaping Black culture and history in the state…
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Tank Failure Led to 11 Workplace Deaths | Portland News
Eleven workers died in a catastrophic chemical tank explosion at a Washington paper mill — a disaster that unfolded just as employees arrived for their shifts…
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Tank Ignored Until It Exploded | Portland News
A chemical tank at a Washington paper mill was deemed unsafe ten months before it catastrophically failed, killing eleven workers. Despite clear inspection…
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76-Year-Old Man Survives Hit-and-Run | Portland News
A 76-year-old Palestinian immigrant, Kamal Hassan, is recovering after a brutal hit-and-run in Milwaukie where a black pickup truck deliberately struck him…
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Teenagers Save Family from River Danger | Portland News
A family’s summer river trip turned deadly when a sudden drop-off swept them under—until two teens and a woman leapt into action. Alexis DuBay and Jesse Dorsey…
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Partial Lunar Eclipse Lights Up Portland | Portland News
Portland lit up the night with a stunning partial lunar eclipse, turning the moon a haunting reddish hue as it passed through Earth’s shadow — all under clear…
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Mail Voting Blocked by Judge | Portland News
A federal judge has halted President Trump’s mail-in voting order, reigniting a high-stakes legal battle that could head to the Supreme Court—just weeks before…
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Oregon Health Care Deal Changes | Portland News
Oregon’s healthcare standoff ends with a deal: most Regence members can still see OHSU doctors through 2026, but starting in 2027, nearly 71,000 Medicare…
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Carrasco-Sanchez Pleads Guilty to Murder | Portland News
A man who went berserk at a Quinceañera, killing two cousins in a parking lot packed with over 200 guests, finally pleaded guilty—sentencing himself to life…
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New Constellations Hit Fortnite Festival | Portland News
New Constellations’ breakout hit “Hot Blooded” just dropped into Fortnite Festival, marking a huge win for the Portland duo. With over 172 million Spotify…
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Multnomah County’s Climate Justice Plan | Portland News
Multnomah County just rolled out its first-ever climate justice plan — a bold, ten-year roadmap to cut emissions 50% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, all…