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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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Oregon Man Arrested With Guns and Drugs | Portland News
A 47-year-old man in Salem, Oregon, got arrested after cops raided his home and found an arsenal of 54 stolen guns, homemade silencers, ammo, ghost gun-making…
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Ballot Initiative Faces Legal Scrutiny | Portland News
A Portland ballot initiative accused of violating Oregon law is under fire after a complaint alleges signature gatherers misled voters about how funds would be…
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Lloyd Center’s Final Days Begin | Portland News
Portland’s Lloyd Center is officially headed for the wrecking ball after the City Council voted 10-0 to deny an appeal aimed at saving iconic parts like the…
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Jellyfish, Grief, and the Unknown | Portland News
When a giant, unexplainable jellyfish washes ashore a remote Maine island, marine biologist Jo Ness must confront grief, isolation, and the limits of…
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Man Sentenced 20 Years for Apartment Fire | Portland News
A Portland man named Shaun Szwarz just got a 20-year sentence after setting his own apartment building ablaze—forcing residents to leap from windows as flames…
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Steiner Cabins Tour Hits Hard | Portland News
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Oregon adventure: the Mt. Hood Cultural Center is selling limited tickets for a self-guided tour of Henry Steiner’s legendary…
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Bird Tattoos? Pay $10 to Save Them | Portland News
Bird tattoos just got a new tax—$10 for any feathered ink, big or small—to fund Oregon’s Bird Alliance conservation efforts. From rehabbing injured hawks like…
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DOJ Warns Oregon on Voter Rolls | Portland News
The Department of Justice just dropped a fiery warning letter to Oregon’s top election official, demanding they explain how they’ll keep noncitizens off the…
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Dez Limerick Books Get Major Movie Deal | Portland News
Dana Haynes, writing as James Byrne, is riding a wave of success with his thriller series Dez Limerick—now getting a major Hollywood movie adaptation with…
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Arson Conviction After Portland Fire | Portland News
A year after a devastating Portland apartment fire, the arsonist behind it all—Shaun Szwarz—is finally sentenced to 20 years, admitting to first-degree arson…
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Tragic River Incident in Molalla | Portland News
A tragic drowning death in the Molalla River sends shockwaves through the community—deputies responded to Canby Community Park Tuesday afternoon, where a man’s…
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Travel as Liquid Freedom | Portland News
Travel isn’t just about moving from place to place—it’s about shedding old selves and embracing pure, unburdened motion. In Steve Langan’s “A Terminal,” the…
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PGE Clears Trees in Forest Park | Portland News
Portland’s Forest Park is facing a major environmental showdown as city officials approve PGE’s plan to clear 400 trees to install new power lines—claimed to…
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PGE’s Forest Park Power Plan Sparks Outcry | Portland News
Portland city leaders approve PGE’s plan to clear 400 trees in Forest Park for new power lines, claiming it’s the fastest fix to prevent outages by 2030 — but…
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PGE Tree Deal and Budget Power Shift | Portland News
PGE’s plan to cut 370 trees—including ancient Douglas firs—in Forest Park for a power line upgrade is sparking outrage after city officials say rules were…
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Cornelius House Fire & Road Closures | Portland News
A major two-alarm house fire erupted in Cornelius Wednesday morning, prompting emergency crews and road closures on Baseline Street and S Fourteenth…
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Cornelius House Fire Closes Major Highway | Portland News
A major house fire erupted on Baseline Street in Cornelius, Oregon, prompting a two-alarm response and shutting down Tualatin Valley Highway between 10th and…
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Portland Kids Spending Too Much Time on Screens | Portland News
Portland Public Schools are facing backlash as students like fourth grader Maika spend up to four hours daily on screens—far exceeding the district’s own…
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Gresham Family Sues Over Teacher Abuse | Portland News
A Gresham, Oregon family is suing the school district after alleging a substitute teacher abused their 8-year-old son over four months — including physical…
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Tragedy on I-82 Near Milepost 2 | Portland News
A black Dodge Ram truck veered off I-82 near milepost 2 in Umatilla County just after midnight, sparking a deadly crash that left one dead and another…
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Pacific Northwest Weather Shifts | Portland News
Clouds roll in Wednesday, keeping Portland cool with highs in the 70s-80s, but dry conditions mean wildfire risk stays high—especially east of the Cascades. A…
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Portland Short-Term Rental Fines Skyrocket | Portland News
Portland’s short-term rental fines are skyrocketing—some violations now carry penalties of tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, targeting landlords…
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Portlanders Vote on City Budget | Portland News
Portlanders are turning out in droves to demand a say in city spending, with a participatory budgeting initiative collecting nearly double the required…
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Oregon Health Crisis and Ballot Battle | Portland News
Oregon’s health system is in turmoil as residential treatment centers blast new state rules forcing them to accept patients regardless of capacity, risking…
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Noctilucent Clouds Over Portland | Portland News
Portland got a cosmic surprise Tuesday night as rare noctilucent clouds—icy, high-altitude formations glowing silvery-blue after sunset—lit up the sky…
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Gresham Hit-and-Run Still Unsolved | Portland News
Two years after a devastating hit-and-run in Gresham, police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify the silver sedan with a loud exhaust that fled…
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Tragedy on the Willamette River | Portland News
A tragic boat crash on the Willamette River claimed the life of 25-year-old Rosalyn Lopez, leaving her mother in shock and grief. Four others were injured as…
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Teen Survives Firework Blast at Park | Portland News
A teen in Douglas County is recovering from life-altering burns after a Fourth of July fireworks explosion at Swiftwater Park — a homemade device filled with…
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Goose Colette Shot With BB Pellets | Portland News
A beloved goose named Colette, a cherished neighborhood fixture by Oswego Lake, was fatally shot with BB pellets — a cruel act that shattered hearts and…
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Stolen Honda Found in Snake River | Portland News
A stolen 1997 Honda Accord—already stripped and submerged in the Snake River—was recovered by Baker County Search and Rescue after a July 6th call. Originally…
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Holiday Weekend Chaos and Charges | Portland News
Holiday chaos on the roads: deputies tackled a 100+ mph motorcycle ride and a high-speed chase involving a 20-year-old who fled, only to return and surrender…
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Oregon Targets Data Centers with New Rates | Portland News
Oregon just passed a bold new policy that’s reshaping how data centers pay for power — and it’s a win for everyday customers. With a 29% rate hike specifically…
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Oregon's Treatment Rules Spark Pushback | Portland News
Oregon’s push to force more mental health and addiction patients into residential treatment has sparked fierce backlash from providers and officials who warn…
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Missing Hiker in Mt Jefferson Wilderness | Portland News
A 68-year-old hiker, John Nelson, has gone missing in the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness near Russell Lake — and search teams are urgently asking locals and hikers…
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Oregon Husband Calls 911 After Shooting Wife | Portland News
A chilling Oregon tragedy unfolds as 35-year-old Markus Bowen called 911 to report shooting his wife, 36-year-old Tara Deveny, on June 26. Deveny, who had…
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Oregon Man Faces New Sex Abuse Charges | Portland News
A 61-year-old Oregon man, Daniel Robert Eggleston, faces serious new charges including first-degree sex abuse and unlawful penetration after multiple victims…
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Officer Clash at 2 AM in Portland | Portland News
At 2 a.m. in Portland, a tense standoff erupted when officers responded to a trespassing call—only to be met with resistance, physical force, and injuries. The…
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Heat Dome Hits West Coast | Portland News
A major heat dome is brewing over the western U.S., sending temperatures soaring—especially in the central plains and Rockies—with the Pacific Northwest…
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Safe Stolen Then Found Abandoned | Portland News
A fish market in Cascade Locks, Oregon, was robbed last Friday — thieves snatched an eight-thousand-dollar safe, banking info, and even a t-shirt, all captured…
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Rabies Alert: What to Do If You See a Bat | Portland News
A bat in Marion County has tested positive for rabies—health officials are urging caution: keep your distance from bats, especially those acting strangely…
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Gresham Hit-and-Run Driver Still Unidentified | Portland News
Gresham Hit-and-Run Driver Still Unidentified | Portland News
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Oregon’s Roads Are Surprisingly Good | Portland News
Oregon’s roads are secretly awesome—ranking fifth best in the nation—thanks to a clever study that linked Google car repair searches with pavement quality and…
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Clams in Washington Face Deadly Cancer | Portland News
Clams in Washington are facing a deadly, contagious cancer that originated on the East Coast and now threatens Puget Sound—despite the clams being non-native…
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Portland Trespasser Escalates Into Assault | Portland News
At 2 AM in Northeast Portland, a tense standoff erupted when officers tried to arrest a 23-year-old suspect for trespassing—only for the man to violently…
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Aviation Gin Closes Portland Distillery | Portland News
Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin distillery in Portland is shutting down, marking the end of a flashy 33,000-square-foot hub that opened in 2022 with…
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Portland Votes on Police Funding Shift | Portland News
Portland’s voters are about to decide on a fiery ballot measure: divert 25% of clean energy funds to police staffing to cut emergency response times—without…
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Fire Truck Vandalism in Polk County | Portland News
A fire truck in Polk County was vandalized in early July, with hundreds of feet of hose destroyed and the brush rig’s pump damaged—though the pump was…
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Data Centers Pay More, Homes Save Slightly | Portland News
Portland General Electric is shifting rates July 8th—data centers face a 29% hike under the new POWER Act, while most residents see a 1.3% drop, saving about…
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Data Centers Pay More to Ease Household Bills | Portland News
Data centers in Oregon are footing the bill—PGE approved a 29% rate hike for them to help keep residential and small business electricity costs down, thanks to…
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Water Main Break Halts Traffic in Beaverton | Portland News
A major water main burst in Beaverton Tuesday morning after construction crews accidentally hit it overnight, shutting down Southwest Walker Road and Southwest…
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LiFEBoat’s Survival at Risk | Portland News
A vital low-barrier homeless shelter in Astoria, LiFEBoat Services, is on the brink of closure due to drastic county funding cuts—threatening to shutter its…
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Wildfire Risk and Heat Surge Ahead | Portland News
Tuesday’s warm, dry weather in Oregon is sparking high wildfire risk with scattered thunderstorms — lightning’s the real danger, not rain. Red Flag Warnings…
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Manhattan Building Collapse Under Investigation | Portland News
Early Tuesday morning, a major structural collapse hit a Manhattan construction site—once a Pfizer building now being converted into apartments. Floors 21…
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Wildfire Risk and Heat Surge Ahead | Portland News
Tuesday’s warm, dry weather in Oregon is sparking high wildfire risk with scattered thunderstorms — lightning’s the real danger, not rain. Red Flag Warnings…
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Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy in Crisis | Portland News
Oregon’s psilocybin therapy program is in jeopardy as regulators propose doubling licensing fees, risking even higher session costs and potentially shutting…
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"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
"Someone’s Life Is Changing Today..." - A message from Corey
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Park Rampage: Man Charged After Rock & Cleaver Attack | Portland News
A 40-year-old man named Luke Thomas Ludwig went viral after a wild park rampage in Corvallis—throwing rocks at a couple, hitting them, then brandishing a meat…
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Salem Assault Involving Firearm | Portland News
Salem Assault Involving Firearm | Portland News
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Lost Child Found Safe at Cape Lookout | Portland News
A four-year-old girl was safely found after getting lost at Cape Lookout State Park over the Fourth of July, thanks to a massive, multi-agency search that…
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Alcohol Instead of Anesthetic | Portland News
A woman in Oregon is suing Kaiser Permanente for $13 million after alleging a podiatrist injected her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthesia during an…