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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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Sheriff Faces 3-Year Certification Ban | Portland News
Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan is under fire after a state panel recommended revoking his police certification for three years—stemming from a high-speed…
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Drones Grounded in Wildfire Zones | Portland News
Oregon’s wildfire fighters are sounding the alarm: drones near active fires could ground firefighting aircraft and cost lives. Even one unauthorized drone can…
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Brim-Edwards Gains Union Endorsement | Portland News
Julia Brim-Edwards just landed a massive union endorsement from AFSCME Local 88—the county’s largest labor group—giving her a huge boost in the Multnomah…
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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Longview | Portland News
A man was arrested in Longview, Washington, after cops responded to a daycare on Fourteenth Avenue where a witness reported him exposing himself—thankfully, no…
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Cirque du Soleil Sued Over Acrobat Fall | Portland News
A Russian acrobat with a Guinness World Record is suing Cirque du Soleil for over $16 million after a 15-foot fall during a Portland show, alleging the company…
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Wild Horses Sold to Slaughter | Portland News
Wild horses and burros are being sold off by the Bureau of Land Management under a program meant to find them good homes — but animal advocates say hundreds…
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Life Sentence for Murder-for-Hire Plot | Portland News
A man named James Rummell just received a life sentence with no parole for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that ended in the death of his 60-year-old…
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Greed Led to Murder in Clark County | Portland News
James Rummell just got a life sentence for orchestrating his wife Lindy’s murder in March 2024, while his hitman partner Darrell Riley, who pulled the trigger…
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Coastal Rescue at Tillamook Head | Portland News
A hiker got stranded at Tillamook Head, forcing a dramatic rescue as rough weather grounded drones and made air-lift impossible. Coast Guard and Seaside Fire &…
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Beaverton Officer Injured in Hillsboro Crash | Portland News
A serious crash in Hillsboro involving a Beaverton police officer has left both drivers with critical injuries—one airlifted, the other taken by ambulance…
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Dog and Cat Saved in Portland Crash | Portland News
A wild crash in Portland’s Forest Park at 3:30 AM left a driver and their two pets—cat and dog—trapped in a flipped car, but thanks to firefighters’ heroic…
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Oregon's Hidden Klan History | Portland News
Oregon’s dark past with racism and hate isn’t just history—it’s a warning. A new book, “Peddlers of Hate” by veteran reporter Steve Law, reveals how the Ku…
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Oregon Health Insurance Premiums Surge | Portland News
Oregon just approved steep health insurance premium hikes—up to 22% for individuals and 15.5% for small businesses—threatening to make coverage unaffordable…
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Abernethy Bridge Closure This Weekend | Portland News
If you’re hitting the road Saturday night south on I-205, brace yourself—ODOT’s shutting down the southbound lanes of the Abernethy Bridge from 11 p.m. to 7…
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Portland’s Culinary Boom Unveiled | Portland News
Portland’s food scene is heating up with big names and bold new concepts hitting downtown. Chef Jack Strong, James Beard nominee and now Ritz-Carlton’s…
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Portland’s Secret Guatemalan Kitchen | Portland News
Portland’s got a culinary secret: by day, RJ Skillets serves brunch, but at night, it transforms into Cocina de Mary, a Guatemalan haven on Alberta Street…
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Semi Crash Closes I-5 Northbound | Portland News
A semi-truck flipped on I-5 near Portland this morning, shutting down all northbound lanes and causing massive traffic delays. The driver was extricated and…
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Drazan’s Ballot Courier Gambit | Portland News
Oregon’s once-vote-by-mail opponent Christine Drazan is now launching a volunteer ballot courier service — a legal but ironic twist for a candidate who…
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Cloud Misconfig Leaves Data Exposed | Portland News
A major tech firm accidentally exposed thousands of customer records after leaving its cloud storage wide open — no hack needed, just a critical…
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Portland Tennis Center Gets Lifeline | Portland News
Portland’s beloved Tennis Center is getting a $2.3 million upgrade thanks to a new partnership with the USTA Pacific Northwest, saving it from closure amid the…
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Three Indecent Exposure Incidents in Longview | Portland News
A man was arrested in Longview after allegedly exposing himself outside a daycare—just one of three similar incidents reported downtown Wednesday morning…
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Oregon’s Hidden Housing Costs | Portland News
Oregon’s dumped over $2 billion into low-income housing in five years, but costs per unit have nearly doubled to $540K—yet the state hides every detail of…
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After a Life Lost, Calls for Real Safety Changes | Portland News
A tragic death of a 19-year-old triathlete at a dangerous intersection has sparked outrage and demands for real change. Despite temporary speed signs…
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BJ's Coffee Flooded Out After 34 Years | Portland News
BJ’s Coffee Company in Forest Grove is shut down indefinitely after a major sewer backup flooded their 34-year-old shop from back to front, ruining everything…
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Mother Grieves Son Killed in Portland Shooting | Portland News
A mother is shattered after her 23-year-old son, Titus Rohde, was fatally shot during a chaotic gathering in Southeast Portland — police are hunting the…
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Flavored Tobacco Ban Sparks Countywide Debate | Portland News
Oregon City’s mayor is rallying Clackamas County leaders to ban flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine—arguing these products are hooking youth with their…
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Tillamook Air Museum Gets New Owner | Portland News
Tillamook Air Museum is set for a fresh start as a Utah-based non-profit, the Vintage Aviation Museum, eyes takeover after storm damage left a 20-foot roof…
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Music Teacher Accused of Multiple Sex Crimes | Portland News
A former music teacher in Oregon City, Derek Douglas Reeder, faces devastating charges including rape, sexual abuse, and kidnapping after allegedly targeting a…
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Oregon Guitar Teacher Arrested on Rape Charges | Portland News
A music teacher in Oregon City, Derek Douglas Reeder, 44, is facing multiple serious charges—including rape, kidnapping, and sexual abuse—after allegedly…
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Nippon Dynawave Tank Explosion Aftermath | Portland News
New footage from the August Nippon Dynawave tank explosion reveals the sheer scale of chaos as 900,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals flooded the plant and…
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Former Home Forward CEO Under Fire | Portland News
Former Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews is under fire from the Oregon Ethics Commission over allegations she abused taxpayer funds for personal travel—upgrading…
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Muñoz’s Donation Sparks Political Fire | Portland News
Three months after unseating Senator Janeen Sollman in a fiery Oregon Senate primary, Democratic nominee Myrna Muñoz is sparking controversy by donating $100…
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Drazan’s Ballot Drop Strategy | Portland News
Christine Drazan, once a proponent of stricter voting rules in Oregon, is now flipping the script—using grassroots volunteer drivers to collect and deliver…
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Ridgefield Waterfront Development Debate | Portland News
Ridgefield’s waterfront is heating up with a major development push — a hotel, housing, and shops along the Columbia River promised to bring 300+ jobs. But…
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Man Dies During DUI Arrest in White City | Portland News
A 39-year-old man died during his arrest for a controlled substance DUII in White City, Oregon, after resisting deputies and becoming unresponsive despite…
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Preschool Tax Delayed Again | Portland News
Multnomah County commissioners are weighing another one-year delay on a proposed tax hike for Preschool for All, potentially pushing it to 2028—despite…
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Marion County Challenges Mental Health Rules | Portland News
Marion County is fighting back against Oregon Health Authority rules it says endanger staff and residents in mental health facilities, filing a petition…
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Portland Man Gets 15 Years for Kidnapping and Rape | Portland News
A Portland man just got 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping, raping, and threatening his ex-girlfriend with a gun—then driving her across state lines to…
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Tragic Intersection Collision in Vancouver | Portland News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Vancouver when a man in a motorized wheelchair was struck by a pickup truck at a busy intersection—leading to his fatal…
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Cross-State Arrest in Oregon Homicide | Portland News
A 44-year-old woman was found dead in her Oregon home after an out-of-state call raised concerns — and authorities swiftly zeroed in on a 47-year-old suspect…
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Safer Portland Initiative Faces Legal Challenge | Portland News
A controversial “Safer Portland” initiative, aiming to redirect funds from the Clean Energy Fund to hire more police officers, failed to qualify for the ballot…
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Man Sentenced 15 Years for Gunpoint Assault | Portland News
A Portland man just got 15 years in federal prison for a chilling crime: he abducted his ex-girlfriend at gunpoint, drove her across state lines, sexually…
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Centennial Mills Demolition Update | Portland News
Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland is gone—demolished in just three days after a fiery start. A controlled explosion took out the water tower, and crews…
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Teen Sentenced in Minister’s Death | Portland News
A teen involved in the fatal home invasion of Portland minister Kevin Cooper has been sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter and burglary — a plea deal that…
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Car Crashes Into Baja Fresh Early Thursday | Portland News
Car Crashes Into Baja Fresh Early Thursday | Portland News
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Genentech Invests $750M in Oregon | Portland News
Genentech is pouring $750 million into a new manufacturing hub in Hillsboro, Oregon, to build cutting-edge drug delivery systems like pre-filled syringes and…
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Portland Funds Empty Storefronts | Portland News
Portland’s rolling out a $800K grant to jumpstart businesses in vacant storefronts—grocery stores can snag up to $100K, restaurants $50K, and other retailers…
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Ballot Battle Over Police Funding | Portland News
A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in Portland over a ballot initiative that would redirect 25% of the Clean Energy Fund to hire more police officers…
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Shots Fired in Neighborhood | Portland News
At 11:30 AM Thursday, police responded to shots fired on Southeast Marion Street, finding one injured person rushed to the hospital—details on their condition…
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Preschool for All Paused, Not Cancelled | Portland News
Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program is hitting a major milestone — and skipping a tax hike. With birth rates dropping and fewer kids moving in, the…
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Tragic Crosswalk Collision in Vancouver | Portland News
Tragic Crosswalk Collision in Vancouver | Portland News
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Pontiac vs Semi Crash in Portland | Portland News
A wild crash in northeast Portland Thursday morning sent a Pontiac flipping after sideswiping a semi, crashing into a power pole and injuring two people—though…
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Two Teens Win Damages After Ferris Wheel Incident | Portland News
Two teens get compensation after a terrifying Ferris wheel malfunction at Oaks Park in 2021 left them dangling upside down for 25 minutes—screaming, crying…
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Jury Awards Teens $550K After Ride Mishap | Portland News
A jury just awarded two teens $550,000 total after they were stuck upside down on Oaks Park’s AtmosFEAR ride for nearly 30 minutes — a harrowing incident that…
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El Niño Shapes Fall Weather Across U.S. | Portland News
Get ready for a warmer, drier fall across much of the U.S., especially in the Pacific Northwest — thanks to a brewing “super” El Niño that’s now 90% likely to…
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Portland’s Past, Lawsuits, and National Debt | Portland News
Portland’s forgotten Centennial Mills is finally getting attention after years of decay, while Multnomah County pushes a $52 billion climate lawsuit against…
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Oregon Housing Permits Rise But Shortage Persists | Portland News
Governor Kotek’s touting of a 11% jump in Oregon’s housing permits as proof her policies are working ignores the bigger picture: for two years, permits have…
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Portland House Fire at 3 AM | Portland News
A two-alarm blaze erupted early Thursday morning in northwest Portland, sending flames roaring through the roof of a home on Northwest 97th Avenue…
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Heat Breaks, Smoke Clears | Portland News
Heatwave alert: Western Oregon and southwest Washington are basking in upper 80s to low 90s under clear skies — but don’t relax, this warmth won’t last. A cool…
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Hit-and-Run Caught by Good Samaritan | Portland News
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Tualatin Valley Highway Tuesday night, but thanks to a brave bystander who chased the fleeing driver—a…