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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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Trucking, Crime, and Crosswords in Freight | Portland News
Ryan Lowell’s gripping new novel “Freight” drops you straight into the diesel-fueled underworld of long-haul trucking—starting with a crossword puzzle, then…
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Woodburn Prepares for Data Centers | Portland News
Woodburn, Oregon is moving fast to future-proof its data center regulations—hiring an independent firm to audit zoning, utilities, noise, and environmental…
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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations | Portland News
Wildfires rage across Oregon and Washington, torching over three million acres and forcing mass evacuations as Highway 35 shuts down for safety. Communities…
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Lost in the Tide's Pull | Portland News
Get lost in the tide—this week’s poem “Tuesday Afternoon” by Brian Davin captures that hypnotic pull of the ocean, where a coastal stroll turns into a moment…
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Blazers Deal Hits $600M Price Tag | Portland News
Portland’s fight to keep the Trail Blazers alive for two decades just got more complicated — the city’s new proposal demands Rip City Management pay $2 million…
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Portland Tests Right Turn Bans at Risky Intersections | Portland News
Portland’s City Council is testing a bold new traffic safety measure: banning right turns on red lights at 30 high-risk intersections. Targeted areas include…
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Can You Turn Right on Red Here | Portland News
Portland’s confusing 14th & Burnside intersection lets you turn right on red — even with a red arrow — if you’re in a designated turn lane. This twist sparks…
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Cooler Weather, No Rain, Smoke Lingers | Portland News
Portland’s weather is flipping fast—cooling off Wednesday with temps barely hitting the upper 70s, but no rain to ease the drought or wildfire risk. Smoke…
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Oregon Health Plan Rate Hike Sparks Concern | Portland News
Oregon’s health system is back in negotiations over funding for its coordinated care organizations, which serve over a million Oregon Health Plan members…
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Lyft Driver Stops Car Theft in Portland | Portland News
At 6 AM in downtown Portland, a Lyft driver named Gabriel Lopez sprang into action after hearing a crash and spotting a thief trying to steal a woman’s…
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Blazers Renovation Deal Heads to Vote | Portland News
Portland’s city council faces a pivotal vote tomorrow on a new deal to keep the Trail Blazers in town, featuring a $2 million annual rent payment from Rip City…
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Shot While Trying to Stop a Fight | Portland News
A Portland man named Jahan was walking his usual Saturday night route when he stepped in to stop a brutal brawl — only to be shot himself, with the bullet…
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Mt Hood Meadows Closes Amid Grasshopper Fire | Portland News
Mt. Hood Meadows is shutting down for the rest of the summer due to the Grasshopper Fire, which has triggered a Level Three evacuation and national forest…
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Lacey Mouser Dies in Gresham Shooting | Portland News
Lacey Mouser Dies in Gresham Shooting | Portland News
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Smoke Returns to Portland Area | Portland News
Wildfire smoke is making a comeback in the Portland-Vancouver area, but it won’t be as severe as last August’s episode. Clear skies are expected for now thanks…
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Portland Votes on New Broadway Theater | Portland News
Portland’s city council committee just approved a bold plan to build a new, Broadway-style theater at Portland State University — potentially replacing the…
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Dirt Bike Argument Turns Deadly in Vancouver | Portland News
A wild night in Vancouver, Washington, ended with a shooting, a fleeing dirt bike rider, and a 37-year-old man now facing multiple felony charges. The argument…
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Michael Mina Brings Bar Sprezzatura to Portland | Portland News
Portland’s downtown is about to get a stylish new cocktail destination: Bar Sprezzatura, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina and opening late October…
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Teen on Overpass Saved by Crisis Response | Portland News
A tense mental health crisis unfolded in Portland when a 10-year-old climbed onto an overpass and hung from fencing—prompting a dramatic, hour-long rescue…
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School District Eyes Church Land for Community Needs | Portland News
School district eyes eminent domain to seize church-owned land for critical student programs and facilities, sparking heated backlash from SouthLake Church…
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Union Cash, Data Center Tensions | Portland News
A massive $400,000 donation from IBEW Local 48 to Governor Kotek’s reelection campaign has sparked controversy as she’s simultaneously pushing for stricter…
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I-84 Shutdown After Fatal Wreck | Portland News
I-84 shut down west of Arlington after fatal crash in Gilliam County, halting both directions for hours as emergency crews worked safely at the scene—ODOT…
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Portland’s Power Play at the Polls | Portland News
Three progressive city councilors are fighting for one more seat in a razor-thin race that could flip Portland’s power dynamics — and the fate of the Trail…
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Mt. Hood Skibowl Faces $43K Fine | Portland News
Mt. Hood Skibowl faces a $43,180 fine after a chairlift malfunction in April killed one employee and injured another, sparking OSHA citations over inadequate…
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Meieran’s $70K Plan and the Campaign Finance Gray Area | Portland News
Sharon Meieran’s $70K campaign plan—funded by a PAC she created—is sparking controversy over transparency and campaign finance rules, as critics argue it’s a…
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Great Dane Attack in Portland | Portland News
A Portland man’s life is unraveling after his Great Dane, Shadow — a dog with a history of violent incidents and multiple animal control warnings — allegedly…
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Former Soccer Coach Indicted on Child Abuse Charges | Portland News
A former Portland youth soccer coach, Eihab Sayed Daoud, 46, faces multiple felony charges including luring a minor, online sexual corruption, rape, and sodomy…
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Portland Thief Pleads Guilty to Cargo Spree | Portland News
A Portland-area thief named Nickolas Alexander Edwards, 35, just took a plea deal for stealing cargo trailers across multiple counties—including into…
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Oregon Man Gets 8 Years for Rape | Portland News
A 28-year-old Oregon man, Jacob Allen Tunget, faces over eight years in prison under Oregon’s harsh Measure 11 law after pleading no contest to first-degree…
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Vancouver Garage Fire Caught Early | Portland News
A fire broke out in a detached garage on Northeast 28th Street in Vancouver around 3:45 PM, quickly spreading toward nearby brush and an abandoned house—thanks…
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Oregon Pauses Data Center Boom | Portland News
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek is urging local governments to pause new data center projects as the state grapples with a boom in these facilities, sparking…
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Oregon Gun Law Backfires | Portland News
Oregon’s new gun control law, Measure 114, aimed to tighten restrictions by requiring permits and banning high-capacity magazines—but before it even took full…
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DNA Conviction in Oregon Rape Case | Portland News
A 28-year-old man in Polk County, Oregon, faces over eight years in prison after DNA evidence linked him to a 2024 rape behind a Dallas Safeway — a case sealed…
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Clackamas and Portland Crack Down on Retail Theft | Portland News
Law enforcement in Portland and Clackamas County smashed organized retail theft rings in a multi-agency crackdown, arresting over 40 suspects and recovering…
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Conflict of Interest, Earthquake, and Vaccine Rollback | Portland News
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson defends hiring Chris Oxley—also board president of Sport Oregon—to negotiate Moda Center talks, despite mounting…
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Trailer Thief Caught on Camera | Portland News
A notorious trailer thief in Oregon and Washington, Nikolas Edwards, was caught on camera stealing dozens of trailers—including one from a Portland home…
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Grasshopper Fire Escalates Across Oregon | Portland News
Grasshopper Fire’s rampage is escalating—evacuation orders hit Level Three in some zones, urging immediate departure, while others face Level Two alerts to…
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Grasshopper Fire Forces Evacuations | Portland News
The Grasshopper Fire is exploding across Mt. Hood National Forest, swallowing over 63,000 acres and just 23% contained—forcing evacuations, shutting down…
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Tragedy in Eagle Point Camper Fire | Portland News
A horrific fire in Eagle Point claimed the lives of a mother and her three young children under ten, with emergency crews arriving to find the camper already…
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Ali Charged in Airport Shooting | Portland News
Ali, an Uber driver, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly firing nine shots at another driver, Osman, near the Portland ICE facility — a…
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Garage Fire in Camas Under Investigation | Portland News
A garage in Camas went up in flames Monday afternoon, but firefighters acted fast to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading. One person was checked…
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Five Hurt in Portland Nighttime Crash | Portland News
A major multi-car crash in northeast Portland Monday night sent five people to the hospital—but all are expected to recover. Fire crews responded to the…
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School District vs Church Over Land | Portland News
The Lake Oswego School District is moving forward with eminent domain to seize land recently bought by SouthLake Church, citing urgent needs for parking and…
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Firefighters Stop Blaze Before House | Portland News
A wildfire erupted on Highway 34 near Lebanon, growing from a small 30x30-foot blaze to a dangerous 75x30-foot inferno threatening a nearby home—until…
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Five Injured in Portland Crash | Portland News
Five Injured in Portland Crash | Portland News
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Austin Fire Forces Immediate Evacuation | Portland News
Fire’s roaring out in Clackamas County — a Level Three “Go Now” evacuation is live for NFD Road 46 near Lost Creek. Pack up and leave immediately if you’re…
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Small Plane Crash Near Daybreak Airport | Portland News
Small Plane Crash Near Daybreak Airport | Portland News
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Gunpoint Robberies End in 20-Year Sentence | Portland News
A Portland man faces 20 years behind bars for a terrifying armed crime spree that began with a Subway robbery and spiraled into home invasions, carjackings…
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Oregon Falls Short in WalletHub Ranking | Portland News
Oregon’s ranking just dropped to 42nd overall in WalletHub’s latest “Best States to Live In” report — making it the ninth-worst state to call home. While it…
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Tragedy in Southern Oregon Fire | Portland News
A devastating fire in southern Oregon claimed the lives of a mother and three young children under ten in a camper trailer—fully engulfed by emergency crews…
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Predator Exploits Vulnerable Teen in Oregon | Portland News
A 27-year-old man from Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree sex abuse after traveling to Sandy, Oregon, specifically to have sex…
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Former Coach Faces Rape and Child Abuse Charges | Portland News
A former youth soccer coach is facing multiple serious charges including rape and child exploitation after allegedly abusing a 15-year-old girl in his own home…
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Shooting Reported in Downtown Portland | Portland News
Shooting Reported in Downtown Portland | Portland News
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Tragic Discovery at Lewis Creek Park | Portland News
A tragic drowning death at Lewis Creek Park claimed the life of 37-year-old Shuaib Ahmed Mubarak after he went missing for about an hour. Search teams…
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Newport vs ICE: A Town’s Legal Stand | Portland News
Newport, Oregon, is locked in a legal showdown with the federal government over plans to build an ICE detention center near its Coast Guard station—plans that…
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Shooting in Downtown Portland | Portland News
A shooting sent shockwaves through downtown Portland Monday afternoon, leaving one man critically injured near Southwest Market Street and Fourth Avenue…
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Oregon Trans Women Prison Housing Blocked | Portland News
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a ruling that would have forced Oregon to house transgender women in facilities matching their gender identity…
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I-5 Exit 301 Closure Tonight | Portland News
Drivers heading through Rose Quarter this week: I-5 southbound Exit 301 to I-84 is shut down nightly until Aug. 14 for overnight construction—expect detours…
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I-5 Exit 301 Closure Tonight | Portland News
Drivers heading through Rose Quarter this week: I-5 southbound Exit 301 to I-84 is shut down nightly until Aug. 14 for overnight construction—expect detours…
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Pickathon’s Secret Sauce for Future Stars | Portland News
Pickathon’s secret sauce? Spotting artists before they explode. Think Tyler Childers and Khruangbin—both discovered here before they became global sensations…