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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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Car Smashes Into Baja Fresh in Portland | Portland News
A car plowed straight through a Baja Fresh in southwest Portland early this morning, crashing into the restaurant on Barbur and Terwilliger. Fire crews arrived…
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Fallon Smart's Legacy Drives Safety Change | Portland News
A decade after her tragic death at 15, Fallon Smart’s memory reignites calls for justice and safer streets as her family and community gather to honor her…
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Community Steps Up for Portland Coffee Shop | Portland News
When Heretic Coffee in Portland had its front door smashed in, owner Josh White didn’t panic—he suspected the guy was going through a rough patch. Instead of…
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A Hero’s Sacrifice on the Highway | Portland News
A heartbreaking crash on I-84 claimed the life of a stranded motorist and critically injured Oregon DOT worker Roger Birkeland, a ten-year veteran who’d long…
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Veteran Dad’s NICU Battle with Premature Twins | Portland News
A combat veteran turned NICU warrior, Jesse Marshall is fighting a new battle—his twin boys arrived 12 weeks early and are clinging to life in the hospital…
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Magic Mushrooms Heal Trauma | Portland News
Oregon Health & Science University is breaking new ground with a landmark study on magic mushrooms, three years after Oregon became the first state to legalize…
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Portland’s Swifts Are Coming | Portland News
Portland’s chimneys are about to host a wild aerial show as Vaux’s swifts begin their annual migration south—expected by mid-September. Once anchored at…
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Nippon Dynawave Tank Disaster | Portland News
A catastrophic chemical tank collapse at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview unleashed 900,000 gallons of caustic white liquor—killing 11 workers and…
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Clackamas County Pauses Data Center Plans | Portland News
Clackamas County is pausing new data center approvals for up to four months to reassess impacts and establish safeguards, responding to community concerns as…
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Elephants Deli Site Gets Food Cart Revival | Portland News
Elephants Delicatessen’s longtime Northwest 22nd Avenue spot, shuttered after a March fire, is poised for a vibrant comeback — not as a deli, but as a bustling…
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Teen Pleads Guilty in Minister’s Murder | Portland News
An 18-year-old named Jayden Sarinana just pleaded guilty to manslaughter and burglary in the fatal shooting of 56-year-old minister Kevin Cooper, who died a…
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Portland Seeks Answers in Titus Rohde Shooting | Portland News
A Portland teen, Titus Rohde, was fatally shot in a chaotic early morning scene in Southeast Portland — and four days later, no arrests have been made. His…
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Mink Escape Sparks Fur Farm Debate | Portland News
Fifteen hundred mink are now free after a brazen break-in at an Oregon fur farm, with the Animal Liberation Front claiming responsibility — though officials…
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Portland Rideshare Driver Faces Murder Trial | Portland News
A Portland man, Mahmoud Said Ali, 42, faces second-degree murder charges after fatally shooting rideshare driver Anwar Osman in a pre-dawn ambush near an ICE…
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Beaverton Stabbing Suspect Indicted | Portland News
A 28-year-old Portland man, Cory Klein, faces serious charges after allegedly stabbing a 30-year-old Beaverton resident in a brutal early morning attack near…
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Beaverton Stabbing Suspect Arrested | Portland News
Beaverton PD just dropped a major update: a 30-year-old man suffered life-threatening stab wounds in a brutal early-morning attack near SW 107th Ave and SW…
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LEGO Family Reclaims What Was Stolen | Portland News
After a harrowing ordeal involving a massive Star Wars LEGO collection worth over a thousand pieces, the Mansell family has finally reached a settlement with…
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Hillsboro Rollover Crash Disrupts Traffic | Portland News
Hillsboro Rollover Crash Disrupts Traffic | Portland News
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Oregon’s Psilocybin Experiment Shows Promise | Portland News
Oregon’s psilocybin program, launched three years after Measure 109 passed, has seen over 20,000 participants—and new data from OHSU reveals surprising…
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Nurses Back Brim-Edwards for County Chair | Portland News
Oregon Nurses Association backs Julia Brim-Edwards for Multnomah County Chair, praising her focus on healthcare staffing and nurse input—key as the county’s…
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Former Home Forward CEO Under Fire | Portland News
Former Home Forward CEO Ivory Mathews is under fire after the Oregon Government Ethics Commission launched a full investigation into her alleged misuse of…
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31-Year-Old Convicted in Massive Meth Bust | Portland News
A 31-year-old man, Anthony Barrera, just received a 14-year federal prison sentence after being caught with 270 pounds of meth and 2 pounds of cocaine during a…
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Measles Exposure Alert in Oregon | Portland News
Measles exposure alert in Oregon: If you were in the Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside ER waiting room between 12:33 PM and 2:33 PM on August 17th, check your…
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Two-Year-Old Found Deceased in Oregon | Portland News
Two-Year-Old Found Deceased in Oregon | Portland News
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Measles Exposure Alert at Kaiser | Portland News
Measles exposure alert: If you were in the Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside ER waiting room in Clackamas on August 17 between 12:33 PM and 2:33 PM, check your…
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Hangar Debate at Hillsboro Airport | Portland News
A new private airplane hangar proposal at Hillsboro Airport is sparking fierce community backlash, as residents fear noise and environmental harm—especially…
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Oregon Colleges in Financial Crisis | Portland News
Oregon’s public universities are in crisis, facing massive budget shortfalls that threaten programs, tuition hikes, and staff layoffs—despite years of…
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Portland’s Contract Mess Costs Big | Portland News
Portland’s budget woes just got worse thanks to botched contract management — a $600K vendor hire, a year-long delay, and zero due diligence left critical…
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Cyclosporiasis Surge Hits 33K Cases | Portland News
Cyclosporiasis is exploding across the U.S., with over 15,000 confirmed cases since May and another 11,000 under investigation — likely a fraction of the real…
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Man Pleads Guilty to Massive Meth Bust | Portland News
Anthony Barrera, 31, just got sentenced to over 14 years in federal prison after cops pulled him over on I-5 with 270 pounds of meth and cocaine—part of a…
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Two-Year-Old Found Deceased in Oregon | Portland News
A two-year-old went missing in Central Point, Oregon, early Wednesday morning — found deceased just over an hour later. Authorities, led by the Jackson County…
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Oregon Gets Big Grant to Help Bees on Highways | Portland News
Oregon’s DOT is getting a $150,000 federal grant — the largest ever from the Roadside Pollinator Program — to transform highway shoulders into pollinator…
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Drone Chase Ends in Overdose Arrest | Portland News
Vancouver cops pulled over Cory Smith after a high-speed chase sparked by a drone sighting—he’d just stolen a car and was wanted from Kitsap County. When…
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Psilocybin Therapy Shows Real Mental Health Gains | Portland News
Oregon Health & Science University just dropped groundbreaking real-world data on regulated psilocybin therapy—showing it’s delivering powerful, life-changing…
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Oregon Smoke Alert: Worst Wildfire Season on Record | Portland News
Oregon’s air quality is in crisis as smoke from 61 active wildfires blankets Crook, Jefferson, Wallowa, and southern Wasco counties—expected to linger through…
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Car Fire Turns to Brush Fire Near Seaside | Portland News
A car fire near Seaside erupted into a brush blaze at 10 PM, forcing multiple agencies including Gearhart, Seaside, Lewis & Clark Fire, and Oregon Forestry to…
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Firework Suspected in Skinner Butte Blaze | Portland News
A fire erupted on Skinner Butte in Eugene around 1 PM Monday, with witnesses reporting flames over 20 feet high and a loud boom followed by a fizzling…
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Fallon Smart: Ten Years of Justice Seekers | Portland News
Ten years after 15-year-old Fallon Smart was fatally struck by a driver who fled the U.S. after posting bail through the Saudi consulate, her family and…
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Trump Admin Targets Roadless Forest Rule | Portland News
The Trump administration is rolling back a 20-year-old rule that shielded millions of acres of national forests from logging and development, claiming it’s too…
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OHSU CEO Sues Over Whistleblower Claims | Portland News
Tarek Salaway, fired just three months after becoming CEO of OHSU, is suing for $15.5 million, accusing the hospital system of whistleblower retaliation and…
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Paradise Fire Forces Immediate Evacuations | Portland News
Wildfires rage across Oregon and Washington, with the Paradise Fire in Umatilla County triggering urgent Level Three “Go Now” evacuations. Residents east of…
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Centennial Mills Demolition Reveals Human Remains | Portland News
Centennial Mills warehouse in Northwest Portland is nearly gone after a controlled demolition sparked by a mysterious August fire. Explosives took out the…
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Saving the Sunflower Star | Portland News
The sunflower star, a giant marine predator vital to kelp forest health, is vanishing due to ocean warming and disease — but scientists and the Samish Tribe…
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Tragedy in Portland as Young Man Killed | Portland News
Tragedy in Portland as Young Man Killed | Portland News
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Oregon’s Psilocybin Program Revealed | Portland News
Oregon’s groundbreaking psilocybin program, the first of its kind in the U.S., is revealing surprising insights: nearly 350 participants report meaningful…
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iPad Theft Leads to Major Bust | Portland News
A stolen iPad sparked a major bust in Clackamas County—leading deputies to arrest 33-year-old John Michael Auer Jr. after a high-speed chase through his…
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Gardening Through Grief | Portland News
In this moving poem, My Fathers Garden Tools, the poet turns inherited gardening implements into vessels of memory and love, weaving grief with gratitude as he…
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Kalshi’s Big Move in Oregon | Portland News
Kalshi, the $40 billion prediction market booming in Oregon, just made headlines by hiring top state lobbyists and donating $12,500 to Oregon’s Attorney…
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IBEW Local 48’s Bold Move for Jobs | Portland News
IBEW Local 48 is betting big on data centers to save its members’ jobs—after slashing endorsements and dumping $400K on Governor Kotek, they’re pushing for…
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Portland's Water Hogs in a Smoke-Screen Year | Portland News
This year’s “Hydro Hogs” report reveals a shocking new record: six Portland estates guzzled over a million gallons each, collectively draining millions—despite…
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Oregon's Healthcare Delay Is Strategic | Portland News
Oregon’s universal healthcare push hit a delay, but supporters see it as a strategic pause—not a setback. With budget woes and looming Medicaid cuts, the…
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La Mota Tax Crisis and Oregon’s Regulatory Shift | Portland News
La Mota’s owner Aaron Mitchell faces over $7.9 million in Oregon tax liens covering unpaid marijuana, income, and corporate taxes dating back to 2020—interest…
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OpConnect Builds Future in Portland | Portland News
OpConnect, a clean-tech leader in EV charging, is making waves in Portland by opening a new Southeast facility and hiring dozens—possibly up to 55 jobs—despite…
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Skate Park Revival in Portland | Portland News
Portland’s Dream Big City is pouring hundreds of thousands into a major skate park makeover at SE 9th & Taylor, transforming a once-avoided spot into a…
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North Portland Drop-In Center Closing | Portland News
North Portland’s only drop-in center, a lifeline for 300+ people since July, is shutting down August 31st due to a $67M budget shortfall — sparking outrage…
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Hillsboro Council Weighs $40M Jet Hub | Portland News
Hillsboro City Council faces a major decision: approve a $40 million private jet hub at the airport, proposed by SkyHarbor, or reject it amid fierce local…
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From Oregon to Hawaii for Hurricane Relief | Portland News
Darrell Fuller, a Keizer, Oregon volunteer with deep personal ties to the Red Cross, is flying to Hawaii this Wednesday to help families recover from Hurricane…
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Paulson’s Portland Plea for Progress | Portland News
Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson delivered a passionate defense of the city’s sports teams during the unveiling of new coach Marti Cifuentes, declaring…
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Melissa Jubane Case Finally Moves Forward | Portland News
Melissa Jubane’s murder trial, delayed for years, finally set for September 7, 2025, as her community rallies for justice—her neighbor Bryce Schubert, accused…
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Kid’s Letter Sparks New Goldfish Crackers | Portland News
A ten-year-old girl named Brooklynn Meeker wrote a heartfelt letter to Pepperidge Farm two years ago asking for gluten-free Goldfish crackers—thinking it was a…