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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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Mark Morris School Safety Scandal | Portland News
A damning independent report has exposed serious failures at Mark Morris High School, following allegations of rape and the arrest of the district’s former…
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Bench Fire Displaces Families and Homes | Portland News
The Bench Fire is exploding across 60,000 acres, forcing evacuations, destroying six homes, and uprooting families on the Warm Springs Reservation—where…
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Measles Exposure at Gresham Urgent Care | Portland News
Measles alert in Gresham: Urgent care on Powell Valley Road reported exposure Sunday 3:05–7:09 PM. Second case in days—health officials urge anyone present to…
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Portland Police Ballot Measure in Trouble | Portland News
Portland’s push to get a ballot measure funding 400 new police officers via the Clean Energy Fund is in serious trouble—falling short of required signatures…
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Pedal Across Portland’s Bridges | Portland News
Pedal across Portland’s iconic bridges on August ninth for the legendary Providence Bridge Pedal — a car-free, community-powered bike event that’s become a…
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Man Arrested for Targeting Women in Tri-County Area | Portland News
A 64-year-old man in Washington County is wanted for stalking after allegedly following multiple women from public places to their homes, blocking driveways…
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Two Urgent Cares Linked to Measles Exposure | Portland News
Two urgent care clinics in Gresham, Oregon, are now linked to measles exposure — just days apart — with health officials urging anyone who visited either…
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Oregon Prisons Fail Language Access | Portland News
Oregon’s correctional system is facing serious criticism for ignoring language barriers that hurt inmates’ health, safety, and legal rights. A new audit…
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Man Charged With Stalking Multiple Women | Portland News
A 64-year-old man named Edward John Wilson is facing six stalking charges after being caught repeatedly following women—including a child—home in Oregon…
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Deputy Arrested for Online Child Exploitation | Portland News
A shocking case in Lane County, Oregon, has unfolded as 29-year-old sheriff’s deputy Dylan Ford was arrested for allegedly using encrypted apps to lure…
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Detentions Near Schools Spark Crisis | Portland News
Immigration detentions are surging again, especially near schools, with 84 hotline calls in June alone — echoing last fall’s crackdowns near North Portland…
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Online Predator Sentenced to 15 Years | Portland News
A private tutor from Beaverton, Oregon, received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually exploiting a 16-year-old girl in Germany—targeting her over months via…
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Zenith Sues Portland Over Terminal Sale Delay | Portland News
Zenith Terminals is suing Portland over a stalled $100 million terminal sale, claiming the city’s delay breaches their franchise agreement and costs them…
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Police Sting Catches Child Predators | Portland News
Washougal police pulled off a chilling sting operation that led to the arrest of two men who tried to meet minors for sexual acts—only to be met with handcuffs…
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Federal Agents at Polls? Lawmakers Sound Alarm | Portland News
Senators from Oregon and Washington are sounding the alarm as newly uncovered documents hint at federal plans to deploy law enforcement to polling stations — a…
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Yamhill County Investigates Straub Abuse Allegations | Portland News
Luis Miguel Straub, a man with ties to youth and disability support organizations, is facing serious charges after being arrested in McMinnville for allegedly…
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Fires Force Park Closures in Central Oregon | Portland News
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument remains closed as wildfires rage across Central Oregon, with varying impacts across its three units: Painted Hills saw…
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Portland Police Fund Initiative Falters | Portland News
A controversial Portland initiative to redirect clean energy funds toward hiring 400 police officers is in serious jeopardy after failing its first signature…
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FEMA Denies Oregon Wildfire Grants | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating—with over a million acres burned and thousands evacuated—as Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley blast FEMA for denying…
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Woman Pleads Guilty to Kicking Officer | Portland News
A 39-year-old woman, Oriana Korol, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer during protests near an ICE building in South Portland last October. She…
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FEMA Denies Aid for Oregon’s Worst Fires | Portland News
Oregon’s worst wildfire season on record is hitting a breaking point as FEMA denies federal aid for two major blazes—the East Evans Creek Fire and the Rowe…
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Oregon Gas Prices Stay High | Portland News
Oregon drivers are paying a premium at the pump, with prices averaging 464 cents per gallon—well above the national average of 410 cents. Portland leads the…
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Yamhill Man Arrested in Abuse Probe | Portland News
A shocking arrest in Yamhill County, Oregon, has sent ripples through the community: 26-year-old Luis Miguel Straub has been charged with first-degree sodomy…
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Reopened Cold Case: Astrid Bridges | Portland News
A cold case from 1993 in Gresham, Oregon, has taken a shocking turn: Astrid Bridges, 45, whose death was originally ruled accidental, is now being reclassified…
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Body Found Near Willamette River | Portland News
A chilling discovery along the Willamette River has left authorities searching for answers: the body of a white woman, estimated between 43 and 84 years old…
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Brim-Edwards Under Fire from Former Board Members | Portland News
Seven former and current Portland Public Schools board members have publicly challenged Julia Brim-Edwards, accusing her of poor communication, lack of…
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Portland Food Pods Face Closure | Portland News
Portland’s beloved food cart hubs face closure as their owner balks at new city waste rules forcing costly upgrades—like sewer connections and grease…
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Oregon Wildfires Force Evacuations | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating as flames consume over a million three hundred thousand acres, triggering urgent evacuations across multiple counties…
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Woman Found in Willamette River | Portland News
A woman’s body was found in the Willamette River near Northwest Naito Parkway, and the Multnomah County Medical Examiner is urgently seeking help to identify…
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Sunshine Returns But Fire Risk Lingers | Portland News
Sunshine is back for Portland and Vancouver, with temps climbing into the 80s and staying warm through July — but don’t get too comfy: the dry spell means…
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Portland Man Sentenced for Child Abuse Material | Portland News
A Portland man, Walter Albert Sebaste, is headed to federal prison for over four years after pleading guilty to possessing child sex abuse material. Sentenced…
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Oregon Wildfires Surge Early and Fast | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire season is exploding early and dangerously, with more acres burned this year than all of last year—thanks to lightning strikes and record-dry…
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Portland Man Sentenced for Child Abuse Material | Portland News
A Portland man, Walter Albert Sebaste, 41, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possessing over a thousand images of child sexual abuse…
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Sunday Morning Chaos in Beaverton | Portland News
Sunday morning in Beaverton, Oregon turned chaotic when a guy caused a major stir—here’s how it all went down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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Bench Fire Crisis Hits Warm Springs | Portland News
The Bench Fire is devouring over 45,000 acres on the Warm Springs Reservation, destroying homes, outbuildings, and irreplaceable cultural treasures like cedar…
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Road Rage Gone Wrong in Beaverton | Portland News
A 29-year-old man named Arman Hastings is facing serious charges after a terrifying road rage incident captured on dashcam—where he chased another driver…
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Portland Man Gets 7 Years for Transit Drug Dealing | Portland News
Portland’s transit system just got a stern warning: Elliot Mejia, a repeat drug dealer caught slinging dope at TriMet stations, just got sentenced to over…
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Portland's $650M Theater Dilemma | Portland News
Portland’s arts future hangs in the balance as city leaders delay a vote on a $650 million plan to build a new 3,000-seat Broadway theater — or fix up the…
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Salem Council Ends Secret Data Center Deal | Portland News
Salem’s city council is facing major backlash after secretly agreeing to a massive data center deal with Verrus — a pact only revealed after it leaked. Furious…
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Portland’s Arts Future at a Crossroads | Portland News
Portland’s city leaders face a pivotal choice: build a new performing arts hub at PSU or renovate the existing Keller Auditorium. Supporters see the PSU…
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Teen Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charges | Portland News
A 21-year-old man, Malachi Samuel Kercher, has been sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to three separate cases of child sexual abuse…
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Multi-Car Crash Near Hillsboro Airport | Portland News
A multi-car crash near Hillsboro Airport Tuesday night sent one vehicle flipping—witnesses heroically righted it before help arrived. One person suffered…
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Pacific Northwest Wildfires at Breaking Point | Portland News
The Pacific Northwest is in wildfire emergency mode, with over 1.7 million acres already scorched this year—thanks to record-low snowpack and scorching…
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Wrong Way Driver Linked to Stabbing | Portland News
A silver Prius careened the wrong way on I-5, sparking panic and multiple 911 calls—its driver, 35-year-old Marvin Badilla, claimed he was being chased, though…
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Travis Martin: A Tragic Bicycle Collision | Portland News
Travis Martin: A Tragic Bicycle Collision | Portland News
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Brooklyn Park Waterslide Shut Down | Portland News
A beloved Brooklyn Park waterslide—operating for nearly 50 years—is shutting down after the city cites environmental damage from the heavy plastic and constant…
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Logging Accident in Forest Park | Portland News
A serious logging accident near Forest Park sent one worker to the hospital with major injuries after a crash involving heavy machinery. Fire crews had to…
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Woman Pleads Guilty Near ICE Facility | Portland News
A 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty to interfering with federal law enforcement after being caught with red paint on her hand near an ICE facility in…
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Guilty Plea, No Gang Claim | Portland News
Luis Nino-Moncada, shot by a federal agent in January, has pleaded guilty to damaging federal property — a far less serious charge than the original assault…
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Teen Hiker Rescued After 100-Foot Fall | Portland News
A 17-year-old hiker plunged 100 feet down a cliff on the Elowah Falls Trail, suffering critical injuries in a harrowing Monday night accident. Emergency crews…
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Bones in Bandon Finally Get a Name | Portland News
Fifty years after his mysterious death in Bandon, Oregon, skeletal remains have finally been identified thanks to cutting-edge DNA tech and a dedicated cold…
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Portland’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Maker | Portland News
Portland’s biggest chocolate chip cookie showdown is heating up this fall at the second annual Portland Craft Chocolate Festival! Bakers of all ages—from kids…
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Grasshopper Fire Threatens Central Oregon | Portland News
Grasshopper Fire’s racing north toward Badger Creek Wilderness, where rugged terrain and brutal winds make direct firefighting nearly impossible. Over 200…
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Oregon Wildfires Disrupt Major Roads | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire season is turning catastrophic, with over a million acres already scorched and major highways like I-84, Highway 20, and 26 facing closures…
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Virginia Beach Tops Safety List for Big Cities | Portland News
Virginia Beach, VA, tops a new SmartAsset safety ranking for big U.S. cities, beating out Plano, TX, and Madison, WI, with its low crime rates and disaster…
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Shelley Peca Arrested in Husband’s Death | Portland News
Shelley Peca Arrested in Husband’s Death | Portland News
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Shelly Peca Arrested in Husband’s Murder | Portland News
Fifty-six-year-old Shelly Rae Peca, a suspect in the second-degree murder of her husband Walter Arthur Peca, was located by US Marshals in a remote Washington…
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Portland Moves to Regulate Self-Driving Cars | Portland News
Portland’s city council is moving fast to regulate self-driving cars before they’re fully operational, proposing caps on vehicle numbers and requiring 50,000…
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Mega Millions Hits $800M Jackpot | Portland News
Mega Millions is heating up with a jackpot now estimated at $800 million—just $100 million shy of the top ten all-time highs. After no winner last Friday, the…
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Teen Sentenced for Child Exploitation | Portland News
A 21-year-old man, Malachi Samuel Kercher, has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to three horrific cases of child sexual…