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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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- Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Holy Fries After Eighty Days | Portland News
A poet finds divine ecstasy in the first bite of a french fry after eighty days of medical recovery—turning a forbidden indulgence into a sacred ritual, a…
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Battle Ground Fires City Manager Without Cause | Portland News
Battle Ground’s City Council just voted 4-3 to fire City Manager Kris Swanson—without cause—during a surprise special meeting, sparking confusion and outrage…
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Portland’s Air Quality Hits Global Worst | Portland News
Portland’s air quality hit the global worst spot for hours, forcing residents indoors as smoky haze blanketed the city, quieting parks and emptying outdoor…
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Asbestos Found in Portland Warehouse Fire | Portland News
A devastating fire ripped through Portland’s historic Centennial Mills warehouse, leaving residents in shock and sparking urgent health concerns after asbestos…
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Battle Ground Council Fires City Manager | Portland News
Battle Ground’s City Council just voted to fire their city manager, Kris Swanson, with her full year’s pay still owed — and some council members are furious…
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Portland’s Hazy Crisis Forces Stay Indoors | Portland News
Portland’s skies turned hazy and dangerous as air quality plummeted to global worst, forcing residents indoors, emptying parks, and turning outdoor dining into…
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Portland Grocery Robbery Leads to Arrest | Portland News
In a tense May robbery in southeast Portland, a man was targeted outside his home—gun drawn, groceries snatched, and even his ride attempted to be stolen…
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Coos Bay Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Fraud | Portland News
A 67-year-old Oregon businessman, Mehrdad Gerami, has pleaded guilty to health care fraud for running a scheme that bilked insurers and the VA out of over $2…
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LCD Soundsystem Returns With Raw New Track | Portland News
LCD Soundsystem’s return is electrifying with the release of “X-Ray Eyes,” a raw, stripped-down banger that harks back to their early dance-punk roots — a bold…
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Free Music & Community in Sellwood Park | Portland News
Portland’s Sellwood Park is alive with free summer music every Thursday and Friday — solo piano nights and local band sessions at The Shack, powered by the…
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Blue Cranes Say Goodbye with New Music | Portland News
Blue Cranes, Portland’s beloved jazz quintet, bid farewell to a founding guitarist whose fiery chemistry with the alto saxophonist defined their sound for two…
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Lloyd Center Closes After 60 Years | Portland News
Lloyd Center’s final curtain call is this Saturday as the iconic Portland mall shuts its doors for good after nearly 60 years — a bittersweet farewell for…
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Tragic Death From Nighttime Collision | Portland News
A tragic collision on Salem’s 17th Street Northeast claimed the life of 29-year-old Alexis McDonald after she and a 45-year-old man were struck by a fleeing…
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Gresham Shooting Leaves Teen Critically Injured | Portland News
A deadly shooting in Gresham left a 17-year-old critically injured, sparking a fast-moving investigation that led to arrests—including two 14-year-olds and a…
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Blazers Lease Talks Divide Portland | Portland News
Portland’s future with the Trail Blazers is at a crossroads as City Council weighs a $573 million public investment to renew the team’s lease at the Moda…
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Fields Park Closed After Warehouse Fire | Portland News
Portland’s beloved Fields Park is temporarily closed after a massive warehouse fire, with officials prioritizing safety as they assess environmental hazards…
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Warm Springs Fire Recovery Efforts | Portland News
The Bench Fire, now 85% contained after burning over 67,000 acres and forcing two weeks of evacuations, has left the Warm Springs Reservation grappling with…
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Smoke Shuts Down Mt. Hood Businesses | Portland News
Smoke’s rolling thick over Mt. Hood, turning Rhododendron and Government Camp into hazy ghost towns as the Grasshopper Fire burns through nearly 40,000…
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Portland’s Air Quality Crisis Hits Hard | Portland News
Portland’s air quality has hit a dangerous peak, ranking as the worst in any major city globally — with smoke so thick it’s causing eye and throat irritation…
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Oregon’s Smoke Crisis: Is This the New Normal | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire smoke crisis is hitting harder and more often, with nearly every county under an air quality alert — a stark shift from just a decade ago…
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Portland Choked by Wildfire Smoke | Portland News
Portland’s choking under wildfire smoke—ranked third worst air quality in the U.S.—with over two million acres burned across the Pacific Northwest. The…
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Roommate Arrested After Missing Man Found | Portland News
A chilling case that started in California and spilled into Oregon: Daniel Joslin vanished ten days after going missing, prompting a search that ended with his…
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Man Charged for Killing Bald Eagle | Portland News
A Washington man faces serious federal charges after allegedly shooting a bald eagle with a shotgun—triggering a high-stakes legal battle under the Bald and…
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Portland Schools Face Enrollment Crisis | Portland News
Portland Public Schools is in crisis as enrollment plummets across all grade levels, with middle schools now feeling the sharpest impact after pandemic-driven…
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Cold Case Reopened in Oregon | Portland News
A cold Oregon murder case from 1994 just got a major update—after 30 years, new forensic tech and a $14K grant are finally cracking the case…
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West Nile Virus Found in Medford Mosquitoes | Portland News
Oregon health officials confirm West Nile virus in mosquitoes again this year, found in Medford’s northeast area — a worrying repeat of July’s detections in…
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Lloyd Center Rink Closes After 50 Years | Portland News
The historic Lloyd Center Ice Rink is closing for good, marking the end of an era for a beloved community landmark that launched generations of skaters since…
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A Love Letter to Black Women | Portland News
Tiffany Cross drops a raw, 17-chapter love letter to Black women in her new book “Love, Me,” where she lays bare personal struggles—from toxic relationships…
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Oregon Photographer Gets 40-Year Sentence | Portland News
A photographer in Oregon, Robert Koester, just received a 40-year federal prison sentence after being convicted on eight counts of producing child pornography…
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Measure Fails as Police Union Challenges | Portland News
Portland’s bid to fund more cops via Measure 1PDX2026 has fizzled, failing to qualify for the November ballot due to insufficient signatures — a setback amid…
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Cold Case Solved After 30 Years | Portland News
A 30-year-old cold case just got solved: Veta Hardebeck, an 85-year-old woman found dead on her farm in 1994, was murdered — not by accident as initially…
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Portland Fire Struggle to Close Games | Portland News
Portland Fire’s season is in freefall after another heartbreaker against the LA Sparks, with their last win dating back to July 16. Despite battling hard…
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Senators Demand Regulation of Wildfire Betting | Portland News
Eight senators, including Jeff Merkley, are demanding federal regulation of prediction markets betting on wildfires, citing ethical concerns and the risk of…
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Young Man Found Dead at Scotts Mills Falls | Portland News
A 20-year-old man was found dead at Scotts Mills Falls after an overnight search failed to locate him—dive teams finally recovered his body Wednesday morning…
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Young Man Recovered from Butte Creek | Portland News
Young Man Recovered from Butte Creek | Portland News
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Grasshopper Fire Rages on Mount Hood | Portland News
The Grasshopper Fire is roaring out of control on Mount Hood, now at 39,000 acres and only 20% contained. With dangerous winds pushing flames westward, Level…
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Portland’s Air Quality Hits Global Worst | Portland News
Portland’s air quality is officially the worst in the world right now, with smoke from raging wildfires—especially the Grasshopper Fire east of Mt…
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Husband Accused of Hiring Hitman | Portland News
In a chilling Clark County murder trial, husband James Rummell faces first-degree murder charges after allegedly hiring hitman Darrell Riley to kill his wife…
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Portland Smoke Heat and Political Fire | Portland News
Portland’s smoky skies and scorching heat persist, with officials warning of unhealthy air and near-94-degree temps until Thursday — but relief may arrive as…
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Jeep Chase Ends in Custody | Portland News
A 32-year-old man in Oregon went on a high-speed, armed chase through coastal highways after refusing to stop for police — waving a gun and firing shots before…
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Fields Park Closed After Centennial Mills Fire | Portland News
Portland’s beloved The Fields Park is temporarily closed after a massive fire tore through the historic Centennial Mills building—now a four-alarm blaze that…
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Gang Ties in Question After Portland Shooting | Portland News
A Portland police chief’s vague claim linking two immigrants to a Venezuelan gang sparked media frenzy and legal fallout. Initially, the chief hinted at a…
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Portland’s Air Quality Is Worst Globally | Portland News
Portland’s Air Quality Is Worst Globally | Portland News
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Portland’s Empty Offices and Wild Incentives | Portland News
Portland’s downtown is drowning in vacant office space—ten million square feet, with vacancy rates soaring to 40%. Landlords are going all-in, offering brokers…
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Heat and Smoke Breaking by Weekend | Portland News
Heat and smoke are still a major concern, but relief is on the way. Expect mid to upper 90s inland with little nighttime relief—stay hydrated and take breaks…
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Portland’s Hidden Loans, Hospital Fines, and Slide Salvation | Portland News
Prosper Portland’s loan review is shrouded in secrecy thanks to attorney-client privilege, even as city councilors grill them over a disastrous $7 million shoe…
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OHSU Hospital Fines Spark Staff Conflict | Portland News
Oregon’s new hospital staffing law is sparking a firestorm, with OHSU leading the charge in fines—over $1.5 million so far—with other Portland hospitals paying…
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Smoke Shuts Down Portland’s Streets | Portland News
Smoke from raging wildfires is choking the Pacific Northwest, turning Portland into the fourth most polluted major city on Earth — and forcing businesses…
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Smoke, Fans, and Final Games | Portland News
Wildfire smoke blanketed Southeast Portland, pushing air quality to “unhealthy” levels and ranking the city among the worst globally — yet fans still flooded…
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Firenado Caught on Camera in Oregon | Portland News
Witness a fiery spectacle: a firenado ripped through southeast Oregon, spinning smoke and flames like a wild dust devil. Born from superheated wildfire air…
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Moda Center Vote Shapes Trail Blazers Future | Portland News
Portland’s City Council faces a make-or-break vote this week over the future of the Moda Center, home of the Trail Blazers. With the team’s lease up for…
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Smoke Closes Parks and Events in Portland | Portland News
Smoke blankets the Portland metro, forcing closures from amusement parks to farmers’ markets as officials prioritize health over fun amid wildfire smoke and…
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Oregonians Demand AI Accountability | Portland News
Oregon voters are sounding the alarm on AI and data centers, with overwhelming support for stricter regulations — from pausing new builds to blocking minors…
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Photographer Sentenced to 40 Years | Portland News
A photographer in Yamhill County is facing a staggering 40-year prison sentence after being caught exploiting teenage girls—some as young as 15—by drugging…
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Javier Vigil Gets 20 Years for Casino Heist | Portland News
Fifty-five-year-old Javier Vigil got a 20-year prison sentence for a brazen casino robbery in Eastern Oregon where he demanded $1 million, took $69K, and…
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Portland’s Air Quality Hits Crisis Point | Portland News
Portland’s air quality plummeted to fifth worst in the world, with a hazardous AQI of 156 fueled by the Grasshopper Fire and other wildfires—smoky skies may…
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Body Found in Burning Car on Sauvie Island | Portland News
A chilling discovery on Sauvie Island: firefighters found a body inside a burning car on NW Lucy Reeder Road. Authorities, including detectives and the medical…
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Burning Car on Sauvie Island | Portland News
A body was discovered inside a burning car on Sauvie Island, prompting a full crime scene investigation by Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Firefighters…
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California Killer Arrested in Oregon | Portland News
A 60-year-old California man, Cris Jones, has been arrested in Oregon over the murder of his 61-year-old friend, Daniel Joslin, whose body was found buried in…
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Oregon Man Crashes, Shoots at Police | Portland News
A 69-year-old man in Linn County, Oregon, crashed his car near a campground, then began acting erratically—peeing and firing shots across Highway 20—triggering…