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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!
Signature Scrutiny Rocks Portland Ballot | Portland News
Tensions rise as the Secretary of State warns of a potential crisis in Portland’s ballot initiative process, where a controversial plan to redirect climate tax…
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Sauvie Island Tower Plan Withdrawn | Portland News
A controversial 150-foot cell tower planned for private land near a school on Sauvie Island was scrapped after fierce community backlash. The project, backed…
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Vanport Jazz Festival Canceled | Portland News
The Vanport Jazz Festival, honoring Portland’s jazz roots and the legacy of the drowned 1948 city, is canceled this year due to a 60% drop in ticket sales —…
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Motorcycle Crash in Northwest Portland | Portland News
A tragic motorcycle crash in Northwest Portland claimed the life of 34-year-old Madison E. Jennerjohn, who died hours after the collision on Friday night. Her…
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Cold Case ID After Decades of Silence | Portland News
In 1972, skeletal remains found near Highway 101 in Coos County, Oregon, went cold for decades—no ID, just bones, dentures, and clothes. But science finally…
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Tragic Bicycle Crash on Newberg Highway | Portland News
A tragic crash on the I-5 overpass in Woodburn claims the life of 29-year-old cyclist Travis Martin after he was struck by an 18-year-old driver, Jose…
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Venezuelan Man Pleads Guilty in Portland Attack | Portland News
A Venezuelan immigrant in Portland pleaded guilty to using his car as a weapon against Border Patrol agents in a January hospital parking lot incident, now…
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USDA Recalls Canadian Bacon from Stores | Portland News
USDA just recalled 12,000+ pounds of uncooked smoked bacon from Canada—found in Grocery Outlet stores across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington—due to skipped U.S…
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PDX Airport Marijuana Busts Surge | Portland News
Portland International Airport is becoming a hotspot for major marijuana busts, with a recent arrest involving 53 pounds of suspected weed in checked…
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Life Sentence for Gresham Shooting | Portland News
A 30-year-old man from Gresham, Oregon, received a life sentence for fatally shooting 17-year-old Seneca Alexander near high school in August 2021 — after a…
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Wildfires Rage Across Europe and Oregon | Portland News
Wildfires rage across France and Spain, forcing mass evacuations as heatwaves fuel blazes near Bordeaux, while Oregon battles dozens of fires consuming over a…
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Red Light Crash Leaves Pedestrian Injured | Portland News
A car slammed into a streetcar in Northeast Portland after running a red light, then spun and hit a pedestrian, sending them to the hospital with…
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Washington Tops Oregon in State Rankings | Portland News
Washington State climbs to ninth place in U.S. News’ annual best states ranking, excelling in education, infrastructure, and healthcare — while Oregon, despite…
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Oregon Wildfires Displace Hundreds | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfires are burning out of control, swallowing hundreds of thousands of acres and forcing mass evacuations across counties like Baker, Crook, and…
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Portland Officer Fights Back Against Suspect | Portland News
A Portland officer faced a violent confrontation last Saturday when suspect Gregory Ward Bass, who had outstanding warrants, allegedly attacked her with a…
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Driver Vanishes After Fatal Hit-and-Run | Portland News
A tragic hit-and-run on Highway 26 early Tuesday left a pedestrian dead, and the driver vanished—shutting down traffic and leaving grieving families without…
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Portland Man Gets Life for Girlfriend’s Murder | Portland News
A Portland man, Vincent Scoggins, 62, just got a life sentence after being convicted of murdering his girlfriend, Penelope Fegan, in August 2022. He claimed to…
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Guilty Plea for Assault on ICE Officer | Portland News
Guilty Plea for Assault on ICE Officer | Portland News
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Salem Traffic Stop Turns Into Arrests | Portland News
A routine traffic stop in Salem, Oregon, spiraled into a major bust when police found driver Rowles with a felony-suspended license and an active warrant—plus…
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Head-On Crash on Highway 101 | Portland News
A head-on collision on Highway 101 between Seaside and Cannon Beach left two drivers seriously injured—one 82-year-old in a Toyota Tundra, the other a…
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Jared Garlock’s Four-Year Sentence | Portland News
A 42-year-old repeat offender, Jared Garlock, got nearly four years in prison for forging checks and stealing from a West Salem credit union — his latest scam…
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Parkrose Grocery Revival Aims for November | Portland News
Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood is rallying to revive its grocery scene with a new community-driven store, Parkrose Grocery, set to open by November. Former…
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Tree Falls, City Pays Seven Hundred Thousand | Portland News
A Portland family gets a $717,000 payout after a 150-foot Douglas fir—declared safe by city inspectors—crashes into their home in January 2024. Despite two…
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ICE Moves Remodeler Out of State | Portland News
A Seattle remodeling veteran, married to a U.S. citizen, was abruptly flown to Texas by ICE just as his legal team was preparing his defense — sparking outrage…
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Fox Fire Forces Highway Shutdowns | Portland News
A massive wildfire known as the Fox Fire is tearing through eastern Oregon, forcing the closure of Interstate 84 for 70 miles and threatening the town of…
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Fireworks Blow Hole in Salem Amphitheater | Portland News
Fireworks exploded on stage at Salem’s Riverfront Park amphitheater, blasting a hole through the dome—caught on camera and costing $7,088 to fix. Police are…
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Portland Schools Ratify Key Staff Deal | Portland News
Portland Public Schools and SEIU have finalized a landmark three-year agreement covering nutrition workers and custodians, featuring step raises and…
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Conforto’s Comeback Season | Portland News
Michael Conforto’s comeback season is blowing up—after a brutal 2023 and a surprise World Series ring with the Dodgers, he’s now crushing it with the Cubs…
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Portland Initiative Faces Signature Crisis | Portland News
A controversial ballot initiative in Portland, Safer Portland, is facing a major credibility crisis as it struggles to gather enough verified signatures to…
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Portland Tests Recycling Bin Checks | Portland News
Portland’s rolling out a new recycling pilot where city workers will check your bins to ensure you’re recycling right—no more plastic bags, stretchy items, or…
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Four Arrests in Portland Clerk’s Murder | Portland News
In a chilling twist, Portland police arrest a 15-year-old in the deadly December robbery that killed 33-year-old convenience store clerk Santi Ram Rai — the…
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Kohberger Seeks to Void Guilty Plea | Portland News
Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, is now seeking to undo his guilty plea, claiming he was deceived and…
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OHSU Shifts Primate Research Toward Alternatives | Portland News
Oregon Health and Science University’s oversight board has voted unanimously to dramatically scale back primate research at its National Primate Research…
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Parkrose’s Service District Stalls | Portland News
A controversial plan to create an Enhanced Service District in Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood is stalled after fierce opposition from property owners who…
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Fake ICE Agents Target Driver in Oregon | Portland News
A chilling incident in Oregon has erupted after a driver was pulled over by two men in tactical gear claiming to be ICE agents — one even brandishing a rifle…
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Four Teens Charged in Store Shooting | Portland News
Four teens now face charges in the tragic December 2025 convenience store shooting that killed 33-year-old Santi Ram Rai — including a newly arrested…
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Shooting at Bite of Seattle Leaves 3 Dead | Portland News
A horrific shooting erupted near the Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle festival, leaving three dead and four injured as gunfire shattered the festive…
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Truck Driver Dies in Highway 26 Crash | Portland News
A 62-year-old Medford trucker died instantly after rear-ending a stopped Freightliner on Highway 26 near Sandy—its engine overheated and it was parked in the…
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Oregon’s Wildfires Rage Through Central State | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire season is exploding, with over a million acres already burned and 87 fires still active—mostly in central Oregon. Major complex fires like…
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Wedding Gone Wild With Gun Threat | Portland News
Wedding Gone Wild With Gun Threat | Portland News
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Wedding Turned Wild in Odell Oregon | Portland News
A wedding in Odell, Oregon, turned chaotic when a 29-year-old man opened fire on a deputy and another person—luckily, no one was hit. After fleeing into an…
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Bicyclist Fatally Struck on Highway 9E | Portland News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Friday afternoon in Woodburn: 79-year-old cyclist Howard Roy Hagen died after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 9E near…
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Fatal Truck Collision Near Sandy | Portland News
A tragic crash near Sandy last week claimed the life of 62-year-old James Glenn Fisher of Medford, whose Volvo semi-truck collided with a stationary red…
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Teen Driver Faces Trial for Impaired Death | Portland News
A tragic crash in Cowlitz County claims the life of 18-year-old Elden Ragsdale, a high school senior, after he was pinned under a vehicle driven by 19-year-old…
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Oregon Fires and National Crises | Portland News
Portland narrowly averted job cuts and protected public safety after a tense council vote, with the mayor breaking the tie — while wildfires rage across…
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Oregon Wildfires Force Major Road Closures | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfires have exploded, torching hundreds of thousands of acres and triggering mandatory evacuations across multiple counties. Interstate 84 is…
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Firefighter Micah Home After Fireworks Injury | Portland News
A volunteer firefighter, Micah Koch, is home after a harrowing Fourth of July incident where a mortar tube exploded near him during Estacada’s fireworks…
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Salem Police Probe Suspicious Car Approaches | Portland News
Salem police are investigating a disturbing pattern: a man seen in multiple videos attempting to lure underage girls into his car. Though authorities have…
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Salem Cop Seeks Dog Attacker | Portland News
Salem PD is hunting down a suspect caught on video brutally attacking a dog at 6 AM on Wooddale Ave NE and 32nd Ave NE — the footage came in an hour later…
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Pacific Power Rate Hike in Oregon | Portland News
Pacific Power’s proposed Oregon rate hike could hit your wallet—here’s how to weigh in before it’s final. Rates may vary by usage and plan, so check your…
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Shooting at Seattle Center Festival | Portland News
A shooting erupted at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, leaving four people injured—including a toddler—amid chaos as hundreds of…
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Gunfire Rocks Seattle Center | Portland News
Gunfire erupted at the packed Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, sending four people—including a critically injured woman—to Harborview…
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Shooting Disrupts Seattle Food Festival | Portland News
A shooting erupted Sunday night at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle during the Bite of Seattle food festival — a beloved event since 1982 drawing…
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Reed College Takes Historic Step Against Antisemitism | Portland News
Reed College is making historic strides in combating antisemitism after two Jewish students filed complaints detailing harrowing campus incidents, including…
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Salem Police Seek Help Identifying Dog Attacker | Portland News
Salem Police Seek Help Identifying Dog Attacker | Portland News
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Longview Scrap Fire Finally Out | Portland News
Longview can finally breathe easier—the massive scrap metal fire is officially out, with firefighters wrapping up their overnight efforts by Sunday morning…
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Storage Building Fire Shuts Down Park | Portland News
A massive fire tore through a city storage building near Happy Valley Park just before noon Sunday, sending thick smoke into the air and forcing nearby…
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Happy Valley Park Building Fire Mystery | Portland News
Happy Valley Park Building Fire Mystery | Portland News
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Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Dead | Portland News
A deadly motorcycle crash on Northwest St. Helens Road Friday night left one rider dead and the other critically injured, prompting a road closure and ongoing…
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Most Portland Protest Arrests Didn't Stick | Portland News
Forty-three percent of protesters arrested in Portland demonstrations against immigration enforcement saw their charges dropped, dismissed, or resulted in…