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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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Grasshopper Fire Forces Evacuations | Portland News
Grasshopper Fire in Oregon is a relentless beast—local crews have been battling it for over 24 hours straight. To give them a break, two new task forces hit…
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Roadless Rule Under Threat | Portland News
The Trump administration seeks to scrap a 2001 rule protecting 60 million acres of national forest land — a move that could jeopardize clean drinking water for…
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Hagen Fire Evacuations Expand | Portland News
The Hagen Fire in Eastern Oregon is escalating with thousands of acres burning, prompting urgent evacuation upgrades as officials urge residents to leave if…
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Oregon Wildfires Force Evacuations | Portland News
Wildfires rage across Oregon, forcing mass evacuations as the Hagen Fire climbs to Level Three in Umatilla and Union Counties. Highway 26 reopened between…
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MAX Tracks Get Major Overhaul | Portland News
TriMet’s launching a two-week MAX track overhaul this weekend—starting July 26—to upgrade aging rail crossings that handle heavy traffic. Expect service splits…
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Portland Weather Update & Air Quality Alert | Portland News
Portland’s weather is clearing up with sunshine peeking through Sunday’s clouds, temps staying seasonally mild. The workweek warms into the low to mid 80s…
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Why $3.99 Feels Like a Bargain | Portland News
Pricing at $3.99 isn’t just a trick—it’s psychology in action. Thanks to “left-digit bias,” our brains fixate on the first number, making $3.99 feel like a…
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Bench Fire Forces Urgent Evacuations | Portland News
Bench Fire in Jefferson County has escalated to a Level Three “Go Now” evacuation — get out immediately if you’re in the affected zones west of Madras…
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Blazers Arena Deal Under Fire | Portland News
Portland’s city council just dropped a draft proposal to keep the Trail Blazers in town for 20 years, with a $600 million renovation costing taxpayers big time…
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Sprinklers Save the Day in Portland Fire | Portland News
A fire erupted on the 14th floor of an east Portland apartment building after a stove switch was accidentally turned on, igniting nearby items. Thanks to a…
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SUV Hits Cyclist, Driver Flees | Portland News
A 74-year-old cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a fleeing SUV in Washington County, Oregon. The crash occurred Friday at 4 PM near Rock…
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Two Motorcyclists in Critical Condition | Portland News
Two motorcyclists are in critical condition after a brutal crash on Northwest St. Helens Road late Friday night — one with life-threatening injuries. Police…
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Search for Missing Climber on Mount Jefferson | Portland News
A missing Idaho climber, 37-year-old Jared John Empey, is feared dead after reportedly falling from Mount Jefferson, with eyewitnesses spotting him in a red…
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Climber Vanishes on Mount Jefferson | Portland News
A 37-year-old Idaho climber, Jared John Empey, vanished after a deadly fall on Mount Jefferson, witnessed by two other climbers who saw him plummet into the…
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Oregon Wildfires Escalate Across Counties | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating, with hundreds of thousands of acres already scorched and multiple counties under evacuation orders. The Bench Fire in…
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Sprinklers Save High-Rise From Disaster | Portland News
A fast-acting sprinkler system and swift fire crews averted catastrophe when a kitchen fire erupted on the 14th floor of a Portland high-rise—saving the…
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Scrap Fire at PNW Metals Sends Smoke Miles | Portland News
Scrap Fire at PNW Metals Sends Smoke Miles | Portland News
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Scrap Yard Fire Forces Shelter-in-Place | Portland News
A major fire rages at PNW Metal Recycling in Longview, Washington, forcing a shelter-in-place order for residents in the Port and Highlands areas. Firefighters…
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Hagen Fire Evacuations Expand | Portland News
The Hagen Fire is spreading fast, forcing evacuation orders to expand into more of the Umatilla National Forest — now including areas east of Forest Service…
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McMenamins’ New Corvallis Spot Called The Wheel | Portland News
McMenamins is reviving Corvallis with a new bar called The Wheel, set to open in the vacant space next to their existing pub on Northwest Third Street — and…
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Santiam Hospital Seeks Emergency Merger | Portland News
Santiam Hospital & Clinics, a small rural health system teetering on collapse, is begging regulators for emergency approval to merge with Salem Health—claiming…
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New Winter Flights to Steamboat | Portland News
Alaska Airlines is launching new winter flights from Portland to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, starting February 11, 2027, with nonstop Thursdays and Saturdays…
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Sky Zone Measles Alert and Response | Portland News
Sky Zone in Beaverton hit pause after Oregon Health Authority flagged it for possible measles exposure during a July 18th window. The park shut down Thursday…
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Alleged Assault in Southeast Portland | Portland News
A chilling home invasion in Southeast Portland left a teen girl traumatized after a 26-year-old suspect allegedly assaulted her while she slept — with a…
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Public Defenders Struggle with Jail Access | Portland News
Public defenders in Washington County are struggling to see their clients as jail visitation hours are severely restricted—sometimes shut down entirely—due to…
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Moda Center Upgrade Pushes Ahead | Portland News
Portland Fire President Claire Hamill is rallying for $101 million to upgrade the Moda Center, arguing that outdated facilities are holding the WNBA team back…
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Measles Exposure in Gresham Urgent Care | Portland News
Measles exposure reported at Legacy Go Health Urgent Care in Gresham—don’t panic, but if you were there Thursday 4–8 PM, get checked out. Most Oregonians are…
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Measles Exposure at Gresham Urgent Care | Portland News
Measles Exposure at Gresham Urgent Care | Portland News
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Oregon's Animal Rights Ballot Fails | Portland News
Oregon’s controversial PEACE Act, which aimed to extend animal cruelty protections to all animals — sparking fears it could ban hunting, fishing, and livestock…
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Oregon Forests Push Forward Amid Federal Shift | Portland News
Oregon’s forest regulators move forward with a bold new management plan, setting aside half of 600,000 acres for conservation despite federal changes that…
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Seaplane Crash Near Sucia Island | Portland News
Eleven people aboard a Kenmore Air float plane crash near Sucia Island after the pilot veered to avoid a thunderstorm — all injured, three still hospitalized —…
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Oregon Animal Rights Petition Fails | Portland News
A radical animal rights initiative in Oregon aimed to ban hunting, fishing, ranching, and pest control—except for self-defense—by making such acts class A…
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Oregon Man Targeted by Impersonators | Portland News
Two men posing as ICE agents pulled over a driver on Highway 211 in Oregon, armed one, searched the victim, and even drove them in their vehicle—while a third…
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Wildfire Near Dufur Oregon Active | Portland News
Wildfire Near Dufur Oregon Active | Portland News
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Woman Arrested for Flooding Her Apartment | Portland News
A 25-year-old woman in Eugene, Oregon, got arrested after flooding her own apartment—yes, she turned off the water as instructed—but then things spiraled: she…
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Measles Outbreak in Clark County | Portland News
Clark County’s measles outbreak just hit six more cases—all unvaccinated kids, unrelated to the July 22nd case, with exposures confined to private settings…
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Measles Surge in Clark County | Portland News
Clark County’s measles outbreak just got bigger—six new cases in unvaccinated kids, all caught in private settings, not public places. Not linked to the July…
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Oregon Wildfires Surge Amid Lightning Storm | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is exploding—over 80 fires burning, 30 major ones active, sparked by thousands of lightning strikes. More than 10,000 responders are…
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Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Stress Hormones | Portland News
New research from Oregon State University reveals a surprising twist: frequent cannabis use may be linked to higher morning cortisol levels, hinting that what…
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Brother’s Killer Behind Bars | Portland News
A former corrections officer just got a life sentence after murdering his own brother in a Dallas shooting—then bizarrely driving to the prison he once worked…
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Fake ICE Raid in Clackamas County | Portland News
A chilling fake police raid unfolded on Highway 211 east of Woodburn on July 17th, when two men in counterfeit ICE gear—complete with vests, badges, and a…
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Portland’s New Flood Fee Explained | Portland News
Starting July 1, 2026, Portlanders will face a new $700 annual hit on utility bills — the Flood Safety Benefit Fee — to fund critical flood protection and…
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Reed College Settles Antisemitism Lawsuit | Portland News
Reed College has reached a landmark settlement with two civil rights groups over allegations of failing to protect Jewish students after the October 2023 Hamas…
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Child Abuse Case Ends in 32-Year Sentence | Portland News
A chilling case from Salem, Oregon, ends with Raymond John Kadin sentenced to 32 years in prison for brutally abusing a young girl from age four to ten—charges…
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Brother’s Gunshot Ends in Life Sentence | Portland News
A former prison guard in Dallas, Oregon, just got a life sentence for shooting his own brother—triggering a chain of events that ended with a deadly standoff…
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Measles Surge Threatens U.S. Elimination | Portland News
Measles is roaring back in 2026 with over 2,300 confirmed cases across 43 states—already surpassing last year’s record and threatening the U.S.’s measles…
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Stabbing at Hazel Dell Apartment | Portland News
A man was stabbed at his Northeast Hazel Dell apartment, then fled to the Vancouver Mall to hide in a store bathroom—conscious and talking to cops. Deputies…
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Stabbing Victim’s Tale from Vancouver Mall | Portland News
A shocking stabbing in Vancouver unfolded when a 35-year-old man claimed he was attacked at his apartment—then fled to a mall to hide. Police confirmed blood…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Portland News
Cyclospora cases linked to recalled lettuce are popping up in Oregon, but officials say local risk remains low—only two confirmed cases so far, matching…
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Oregon Wildfires Rage Across State | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire crisis is escalating with multiple massive fires burning across the state, including the Akawa Butte Fire (27,000+ acres, 5% contained), the…
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Wildfires, Tariffs, and Global Tensions | Portland News
Lightning has sparked over thirty new wildfires in Oregon, overwhelming firefighters as smoldering blazes threaten to explode into major fires—just as the…
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Heat Wave Hits West Then Shifts | Portland News
Hot weather’s rolling into western Oregon and southwest Washington this Friday, with Portland hitting near 90 degrees under sunny skies — but don’t get comfy…
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Morrison Bridge Closure Alert | Portland News
Portland’s Morrison Bridge is shutting down for vehicle traffic starting Friday, July 24th, at 9 p.m., reopening Tuesday, July 28th, at 5 a.m., for critical…
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Coleman Ranch Fire and Community Rescue | Portland News
A devastating 11-day hay fire destroyed over a million dollars worth of hay and irreplaceable family heirlooms at Coleman Ranch in Oregon, crippling their beef…
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Blazers Funding Delayed by Union Pushback | Portland News
Multnomah County commissioners delayed a vote on funding the Moda Center renovation after union opposition stalled momentum — with AFSCME Local 88 fiercely…
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Fruit Fridges Fill Hunger Gaps | Portland News
A new community fruit fridge in Tigard, Oregon, is turning backyard bounty into fresh meals for families in need—thanks to a partnership between the Portland…
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Council Clash Over Mayor's Tiebreaker Role | Portland News
A tense City Hall showdown erupted when a council vote tied, forcing the mayor to break the deadlock — but things spiraled when one councilor called the mayor…
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Tree Falls on Home After City Denies Permit | Portland News
A Portland family is suing the city after a tree they requested removal for—declined by Urban Forestry—crashed into their home during a 2024 storm, causing…
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AI-Generated Abuse Images Surface | Portland News
A 69-year-old registered sex offender in Hillsboro, Daniel Bostwick, faces new federal charges after AI-generated child sexual abuse images were discovered on…
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Walgreens Heist in Vancouver WA | Portland News
Three suspects hit a Walgreens in Vancouver, Washington, on March 20, smashing bottles and attacking an employee before fleeing in a white SUV—now authorities…