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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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Women's College Athletes Unionize | Portland News
Oregon State’s women’s basketball team, alongside players from other schools, has officially filed to unionize — a historic first for women’s college sports…
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Democrats Push Bynum to Resign | Portland News
A faction of Democrats in Multnomah County pushed for Rep. Janelle Bynum to resign, citing her vote on the Laken Riley Act and a “capitalist, not socialist”…
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Disabled Tenant Sues Over Roach Nightmare | Portland News
A wheelchair user sues the city’s housing authority after years of unrelenting cockroach infestations at his apartment, claiming the pests caused physical…
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PGE Seeks Another Rate Hike | Portland News
Portland General Electric is seeking a 4.8% rate hike, set to take effect July 1, 2027, after regulators approved a nearly 29% jump for data centers last month…
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Lumber Spill Closes Highway 26 | Portland News
Highway 26 eastbound hit a snag Friday morning when a truck spilled lumber in the Vista Ridge Tunnel—forcing ODOT to shut down all lanes until 11:15 AM…
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Oregon Wildfires Force Evacuations | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating with multiple major fires burning, forcing evacuations and worsening air quality across several counties. The Hagen Fire…
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Ceuta Crisis and Gaza Weapon Deal | Portland News
Sixty thousand migrants surged into Spain’s Ceuta in a chaotic border crossing, leaving at least forty-one dead—Spain blames smugglers while migrants flee…
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Bike Rider Dragged by Dump Truck | Portland News
A cyclist was allegedly dragged 100 feet under a city dump truck that made a blind turn on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, with the driver reportedly not…
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Data Centers Threaten Rural Oregon | Portland News
A rural Oregon nonprofit is sounding the alarm over a data center boom, calling the region a “sacrifice zone” as Amazon plans a massive facility that could…
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Shot Fired at Clackamas Theater | Portland News
Shot Fired at Clackamas Theater | Portland News
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Gun Fired at Clackamas Theater | Portland News
A gun fired inside a Cinemark theater in Clackamas Town Center sent shockwaves through the crowd, triggering a full evacuation and drawing in local law…
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Portland Classic Celebrates 55 Years | Portland News
The Portland Classic is roaring back with historic energy—marking its 55th anniversary and 40th year at Columbia Edgewater Country Club, a championship course…
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Amaterra Wins Top Winery Restaurant Spot | Portland News
Amaterra Winery in Portland just claimed top honors as America’s best winery restaurant, thanks to USA Today readers—despite being open just two years. With…
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Family Rebuilds After Bench Fire Loss | Portland News
A Jefferson County family is rebuilding from the ashes after the devastating Bench Fire destroyed their home, barn, and left their three horses severely…
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Sandy Police Crack Trafficking Ring | Portland News
Sandy police pulled off a major human trafficking sting in a quiet neighborhood, arresting eight buyers and two suspected traffickers — all while connecting…
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RAV4 Rollover on I-5 Offramp | Portland News
A Toyota RAV4 rolled over in Hazel Dell after failing to stop at a red light, clipping a pedestrian signal and slamming into an overpass column—no other…
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Gray RAV4 Crash on I-5 Overpass | Portland News
A gray Toyota RAV4 flipped over near the I-5 overpass in Clark County after reportedly running a red light, crashing into a support column and narrowly missing…
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Felon With Guns Caught in Standoff | Portland News
Early Thursday morning, a tense standoff unfolded in Washington County after deputies responded to shots fired at a home occupied by convicted felon Neil…
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Portland Cyclist Dragged by Water Truck | Portland News
A Portland cyclist named Michael Duffer was dragged 100 feet by a city dump truck after a sudden, unsignaled right turn—leading to broken ankles and road rash…
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Daimler Leaves Portland, 400 Jobs Lost | Portland News
Daimler Truck is shuttering its Portland manufacturing plant, laying off nearly 400 long-tenured workers as it relocates to the Carolinas — a move emblematic…
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Portland Hit-and-Run Leaves Family in Mourning | Portland News
A tragic hit-and-run in Portland claims the life of 45-year-old Julie Fortin near the Oregon Zoo. Police are urgently seeking witnesses who may have seen or…
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Bench Fire Relief Efforts on Warm Springs Reservation | Portland News
The Bench Fire has scorched over 64,000 acres on the Warm Springs Reservation, destroying eight homes and five buildings, forcing evacuations, and hitting…
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Tragic Beach Rescue and Safety Warning | Portland News
A tragic beach rescue turned fatal Wednesday night when a 41-year-old man drowned off Avenue T after being pulled from the water; two firefighters suffered…
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Governor Cuts Data Center Deal | Portland News
Governor Tina Kotek has canceled a major data center project in Salem, Oregon, ending the state’s lease on the 32-acre Mill Creek site after fierce community…
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Dog Rescue Attempt Amid West Linn House Fire | Portland News
A fierce house fire in West Linn erupted Thursday afternoon, sending flames and smoke billowing from the roof as firefighters rushed to the scene on Quail…
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Blazers Push Back on Lease Talks | Portland News
The Blazers are fighting back against city council claims they’ve abandoned lease talks, insisting they’ve been in constant negotiation with daily calls and…
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Blazers vs City Over Arena Clause | Portland News
Portland’s Moda Center standoff heats up as the Trail Blazers refuse to commit to a long-term lease unless the city drops a controversial “first-class”…
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Ocean Tragedy in Seaside Oregon | Portland News
A 41-year-old man died after being pulled from the ocean off Seaside, Oregon, as emergency crews raced to rescue him — a grim reminder of the ocean’s deadly…
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Blazers Demand Clause Drop for New Deal | Portland News
The Trail Blazers and Portland City Council are locked in a tense standoff over the Moda Center’s future, with the team declaring the current proposal…
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Governor Halts Data Center Deal | Portland News
Governor Tina Kotek has halted a major land sale in southeast Salem, canceling plans for a new data center on 32 acres of state property. Citing the public…
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Oregon Officer Accused of Cyberstalking | Portland News
An Oregon corrections officer faces serious charges after allegedly using fake social media accounts to cyberstalk his ex-girlfriend—actions that allegedly…
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Felon With Gun in Gaston Standoff | Portland News
A 35-year-old convicted felon named Neil Hektner sparked a tense midnight standoff in Gaston after cops responded to gunfire—only to find he was armed and in…
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Thomas Strong: System Failed a Bright Teen | Portland News
A seventeen-year-old autistic boy, Thomas Strong, was found dead in a garage cardboard box after state police arrived to serve a protection order—his mother…
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Corrections Officer Indicted for Cyberstalking | Portland News
A corrections officer in Oregon is facing federal cyberstalking charges after allegedly targeting his ex-girlfriend with harassing posts over ten months — from…
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Man Sentenced for Luring Teens Online | Portland News
A Clackamas County man, Levi Forrest Wallace, 45, faces over nine years in prison after admitting guilt to charges of sending explicit images and attempting to…
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August Music Madness in Portland | Portland News
Portland’s August music scene is exploding with star power—Megan Moroney, Benson Boone, Modest Mouse, Aubrey Hobart, Daniel Caesar, Vince Staples, and G Flip…
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Predator Sentenced After Online Crimes | Portland News
A 45-year-old registered sex offender, Levi Forrest Wallace, just got sentenced to over nine years in prison for sending explicit photos to teenage girls and…
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Locker Room Safety Crisis at Mark Morris High | Portland News
A damning review exposes deep safety failures at Longview School District after two students were arrested for alleged locker room assault — sparking outrage…
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Oregon's Mental Health Crisis and Portland's Neglected Tenants | Portland News
Oregon’s mental health system is in crisis, with a severe shortage of residential treatment beds forcing discharged patients onto the streets—undoing recovery…
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Oregon Hospitals Struggle Amid Rising Costs | Portland News
Oregon hospitals are drowning in rising costs—more than doubling in a decade—with payroll expenses, fueled by labor shortages and high unionization, emerging…
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Willamette Falls Reborn for All | Portland News
Oregon City is reviving Willamette Falls with a bold new riverwalk project, transforming the former Blue Heron Paper Mill site into a vibrant public space…
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Pacific University’s 3-Year Degree | Portland News
Pacific University is launching a bold new three-year bachelor’s degree program next fall, targeting majors like chemistry, computer science, and…
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Blazers and City Clash Over Arena Deal | Portland News
Portland’s city council and the Trail Blazers are locked in tense negotiations over a new 20-year lease for the Moda Center, with the city pushing for…
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Portland Ballot Chaos and Global Tensions | Portland News
Portland’s “Safer Portland” ballot initiative is in chaos as signature validity disputes escalate, prompting state intervention and accusations of political…
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Oregon’s Wildfire Crisis Accelerates | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire season is exploding early—over 1.3 million acres already burned by mid-August, more than all of last year and on pace to break records. A…
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Blazers Finally Show Up to Council | Portland News
Portland Trail Blazers finally show up to city council meeting—big move as they push forward on a new Moda Center lease deal, offering $3M annual payments…
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Moda Center Deal Takes Center Stage | Portland News
Portland City Council gears up for a pivotal work session Thursday to unveil the first public draft of a multi-million-dollar deal to renovate the Moda Center…
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Wildfire Watch Hits Columbia Gorge | Portland News
Portland’s soaking up hot, dry summer weather with temps in the 80s and zero rain—fueling wildfire danger across Oregon and Washington. Things heat up this…
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Daimler Closes Portland Plant | Portland News
Daimler Truck North America is closing its Portland manufacturing plant, laying off nearly 400 workers by year’s end as production moves to Carolina facilities…
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Council Clash Sparks Citywide Outcry | Portland News
A fiery clash erupted at Portland City Council after Councilor Angelita Morillo mocked colleagues for needing “Daddy” help, sparking an emotional outburst from…
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Shots Fired Near Chinook Landing | Portland News
Shots Fired Near Chinook Landing | Portland News
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Bridges Double Murder Cold Case | Portland News
A chilling cold case from 1993 is back in the spotlight: Astrid Bridges, found dead in her home, was initially ruled a tragic accident—but new evidence now…
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Blazers and Moda Center Deal Moves Forward | Portland News
Portland’s City Council is finally laying out the big plan for Moda Center renovations, proposing $120 million in taxpayer cash — the first public reveal after…
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TriMet Security Leads to Prison Sentence | Portland News
A Portland man, 58-year-old Elliot Meija, just received a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to fentanyl distribution and unlawful…
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Ghost Guns Surge in Violent Crimes | Portland News
Ghost guns are exploding in danger—untraceable, DIY firearms turning deadly streets. At a Seattle event, chaos erupted: two dead, including a toddler, with a…
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Vanport Jazz Festival Canceled | Portland News
Oregon’s beloved Vanport Jazz Festival is canceled for 2024 after weak ticket sales, but organizers vow to return stronger for its 10th anniversary in 2027 —…
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Reopened Cold Case Connects Two Wives | Portland News
A cold case from 1993 has taken a shocking turn: Astrid Bridges’ death, once ruled an accident, is now under murder investigation—with her husband, John…
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Seattle Police Chief Fired After Bites Shooting | Portland News
Seattle’s Police Chief Shon Barnes was abruptly ousted by Mayor Katie Wilson just days after the chaotic “Bites of Seattle” mass shooting, with sources saying…
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Governor Debate Looms for Oregon | Portland News
Oregon’s governor race is heating up as Tina Kotek prepares for a major debate on KOIN 6 this fall — but her opponent, Senator Christine Drazan, hasn’t…
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Bench Fire Forces Tribal Evacuations | Portland News
A wildfire near Warm Springs has burned over 60,000 acres, forcing tribal members from their homes and destroying homes, barns, and vehicles—though some, like…