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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!
Portland Misses Beard Awards Bid | Portland News
Portland’s bid to host the James Beard Awards — the Oscars of the food world — fell short, despite being the hometown of the chef the foundation honors. While…
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Portland Transit Cuts Hit Green Line | Portland News
Portland’s MAX Green Line and 33 bus routes are getting a major overhaul starting this Sunday to fix a $224 million budget shortfall. Two low-ridership lines…
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Pacific Northwest Wildfires Escalate | Portland News
Wildfires rage across the Pacific Northwest, with 34 major fires burning uncontrolled in Oregon and Washington—two new ones flared up just yesterday…
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Portland Killer Gets 15 Years | Portland News
A Portland case that dragged on for over a year finally reached its climax as 29-year-old Juan Jose Olguin was sentenced to 15 years in prison plus 3 years of…
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Centennial Mills Demolition Accelerates | Portland News
Centennial Mills is crumbling faster than expected—half the warehouse already gone, water tower demolished, and demolition crews pulling it apart piece by…
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Inside the Cover-Up at MacLaren | Portland News
New insider testimony from doctors, nurses, and staff is fueling explosive lawsuits against Dr. Edward Gary Edwards, alleging he sexually abused young men…
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Multnomah County Sues Oil Giants for $50B | Portland News
Multnomah County is suing major oil giants for $50 billion, claiming they knowingly fueled climate disasters like the deadly 2021 heat dome—and now face a…
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Portland’s Big Burnside Accessibility Push | Portland News
Portland’s Bureau of Transportation is rolling out a major accessibility upgrade on West Burnside, starting this week with phase one between 15th and 20th…
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Multnomah County’s Demographic Shift | Portland News
Multnomah County’s future looks demographic-divided: school-aged kids are set to plummet by 17,000 over the next decade while seniors surge past 21,000 — a…
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Power Line Theft Sparks Wildfire Warnings | Portland News
Power line theft is exploding in Coos and Curry counties, with Bandon PD warning the public: this isn’t just petty crime—it’s dangerously reckless. Thieves…
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Final Discovery in Jones Creek | Portland News
After nearly a year of anguish and unanswered questions, the bodies of missing Beaverton friends Eddie Hair and Scott Smith were found inside their red Jeep…
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Vancouver Boosts Police with Tax Hike | Portland News
Vancouver’s police force is getting a boost — but at a cost. After last year’s failed tax hike attempt, city council has now approved a modest property tax…
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Former OHSU CEO Sues Over Termination | Portland News
A former OHSU CEO is suing the health system for $15 million, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on his identity as a gay, Muslim man of…
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Longview Mill Tank Cleanup Begins | Portland News
The Longview paper mill is finally moving forward after the July tank collapse that claimed eleven lives. Nippon Dynawave Packaging began dismantling the…
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Centennial Mills Warehouse Demolition Update | Portland News
The Centennial Mills warehouse is finally coming down after a fiery start—demolition crews used a controlled explosion to blast the water tower, and the west…
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COVID-19 Resurgence? Here’s What’s Real | Portland News
COVID-19 is surging across 50 U.S. states, but don’t panic—hospitalizations remain low. Wastewater data reveals hotspots in Hawaii and Mississippi, with the…
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Missing Portland Woman Still Unlocated | Portland News
A 78-year-old Portland woman, Claudia Grandy, vanished after leaving her phone behind—her silver Nissan Rogue was later found 200 miles away in Washington…
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Preschool Goal Reached Early | Portland News
Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program is on track to hit its universal preschool goal years ahead of schedule, thanks to falling birth rates and…
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Two Men Missing Found in Oregon Jeep | Portland News
Two missing men from Beaverton, Eddie Curtis Hair and Scott Jon Smith, have been found dead in a wrecked Jeep off Highway 6 in Tillamook County, Oregon —…
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Two Teens Killed After Jumping Train | Portland News
Two teens from Vancouver, Washington, tragically lost their lives after attempting to jump off a moving BNSF train in North Portland— one died at the scene…
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Which States Are Most Fun to Live In | Portland News
WalletHub just dropped its latest fun-state ranking, and California takes the crown—followed by Florida, Illinois, Nevada, and New York. Oregon surprises at…
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Man Pleads Guilty After Daycare Break-In | Portland News
A 41-year-old man, Ivan Borisovich Golovin, was convicted after breaking into a daycare in Southeast Portland—where five children under seven were present. He…
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Dog Days of Summer Sky Truth | Portland News
The dog days of summer aren’t just about heat—they’re a celestial event tied to the star Sirius, running from July 3rd to August 11th every year. Even if…
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Centennial Mills Demolition and Fire Mystery | Portland News
Centennial Mills, the century-old waterfront landmark, is being demolished in a two-week process that began with a controlled blast of its water tower. Safety…
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Meta Trial, Primaries, and Tragedy | Portland News
Meta faces 29 states in a landmark trial over alleged exploitation of kids on Facebook and Instagram, with claims of fueling a mental health crisis and illegal…
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Lifeguards of Maine’s Summer Past | Portland News
Dive into a nostalgic look at Maine’s water safety scene from the 1950s to the early 1980s—where lifeguards and swim instructors were the unsung heroes keeping…
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Seventy-Eight-Year-Old Missing in Portland | Portland News
A 78-year-old Portland woman, Claudia Grandy, vanished in July after being last seen in Montavilla—her silver Nissan Rogue was later found in Skamania County…
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Two Males Struck by Train in North Portland | Portland News
Two Males Struck by Train in North Portland | Portland News
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Demolition of Portland’s Hazardous Water Tower | Portland News
They finally brought down that dangerous water tower at the former Centennial Mills site after a fire left it structurally compromised — a ticking time bomb…
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Teen Accused in Park Shooting | Portland News
An 18-year-old, James Gill, faces charges after accidentally shooting a friend, Trent Richardson, during a chaotic early morning party at Hockinson Meadows…
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AMBER Alert: Missing Baby Marcello | Portland News
A chilling AMBER Alert is live for seven-month-old Marcello Martinez, snatched from Vancouver, Washington, by his 37-year-old father, Raul Martinez, between 5…
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Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36 | Portland News
Tragically, actress Hayden Panettiere, beloved for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died at 36 after going into cardiac arrest in her South Carolina…
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Cost of Living Crisis Hits Middle Class | Portland News
Inflation’s crushing middle-class budgets: A new SmartAsset report reveals that living comfortably in the U.S. now demands staggering incomes—$90K–$100K for a…
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The Balloon Festival That Brought Two Cities Together | Portland News
A bold dream born in 1991 by firefighter Dan Valcourt and championed by Rachel Desgrosseilliers turned Lewiston-Auburn’s riverfront into the epicenter of…
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Medicaid Kids’ Mental Care in Crisis | Portland News
A new OHSU study reveals that millions of Medicaid-covered kids are being managed by just five giant insurers, raising alarms about the quality and…
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Hurricane Lala’s Devastating Impact on Hawaii | Portland News
Tropical Storm Lala barrels through Hawaii, tearing roofs off homes, snapping trees, and plunging 200,000 into darkness—yet no lives lost. With winds over 100…
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Shooting Reported in Southeast Portland | Portland News
Shooting Reported in Southeast Portland | Portland News
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Tropical Storm Lala Hits Hawaii Hard | Portland News
Tropical Storm Lala tore through Hawaii with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain, leaving over 100 homes destroyed or damaged—especially on the Big…
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Water Tower Demolition Rocks Pearl District | Portland News
A giant water tower in the Pearl District is being demolished with four controlled explosions — each preceded by text alerts to residents. But some folks only…
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Portland Criterium: Speed, Sweat, and Smiles | Portland News
The Portland Criterium exploded with adrenaline this past weekend—hundreds of riders tore through downtown streets, weaving around tight corners and feeding…
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Never Again Is Now | Portland News
In Portland, Oregon, a powerful protest called the Oregon Peace Pilgrimage to End Family Detention marched from the historic Expo Center—once an internment…
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Missing Autistic Teen in Multnomah County | Portland News
A 17-year-old autistic teen, Zahir Varona, went missing in Wood Village, Oregon — last seen at home wearing a black sweater, Star Wars pajama pants, and…
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Motorcyclist Killed in I-5 Crash | Portland News
A tragic crash on I-5 near Woodland claims the life of a 42-year-old Portland motorcyclist after he lost control, veered across lanes, hit a barrier, and was…
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Blue Angels Touch Down in Portland | Portland News
The Blue Angels are back in town, landing in Portland before taking flight at the Oregon International Air Show — a hometown reunion for maintenance tech…
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Scholarships Under Scrutiny After Affirmative Action Ruling | Portland News
Conservative legal group Equal Protection Project is targeting colleges nationwide over race-conscious scholarships, with Lewis & Clark and OHSU in Portland…
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Guilty Plea for Abuse at Group Home | Portland News
A 25-year-old man, Chance Grooms, faces six years and three months in prison for first-degree sexual abuse of a special needs individual under his care at a…
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Northwest Energy Crisis Looms | Portland News
The Northwest is racing to meet a surge in energy demand—needing as much new power by 2032 as Oregon currently uses—driven by booming data centers, electric…
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Oregon Contractor Lost in Wildfire Battle | Portland News
Oregon mourns the tragic death of 47-year-old contractor Jason Ensign, who lost his life while operating a dozer to build fire lines during the Wrights Spring…
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Climate Crisis Is Here Right Now | Portland News
The climate crisis isn’t a distant threat—it’s here, hitting home with wildfire smoke, unbearable heat, and extreme weather that’s becoming the new normal…
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Convicted Trafficker Sentenced to 17.5 Years | Portland News
A 33-year-old man, Brandon Denzel Washington, just received a 17.5-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating a sprawling sex trafficking ring that spanned…
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PFCAT Festival Unveils Animation & Tech Showcase | Portland News
Get ready for the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology — a six-day cinematic explosion from August 18th to 23rd at the Oregon Museum of…
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Rare Race Car Stolen From Friends | Portland News
Two 83-year-old car-loving buddies, Tom Hanna and Marvin Price, lost a rare, one-of-four Indy-linked race car stolen in the dead of night—despite Marvin’s…
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Empty Car Caught Fire on I-84 | Portland News
Empty Car Caught Fire on I-84 | Portland News
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Abandoned Car Holds Clues to Missing Beaverton Couple | Portland News
Loggers in Tillamook County, Oregon, stumbled upon a wrecked car off a steep embankment—inside: skeletal remains. Authorities believe the victims are two…
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Teen Arrested for Child Abuse Charges | Portland News
A 20-year-old man, Evan Sutherlin, has been arrested in Medford on shocking charges including first-degree rape and child sex abuse after a tip led authorities…
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Judge Protects Gender-Affirming Care | Portland News
A federal judge strikes down a Trump-era rule that threatened to strip gender-affirming care from ACA coverage, ruling it was discriminatory and harmful to…
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Eddie and Scott’s Missing Case Update | Portland News
Two longtime friends, Eddie Hair and Scott Smith, vanished nearly a year ago in September 2025 on what seemed like a simple outdoor adventure. Now, their…
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E-Bike Robbery in Clackamas County | Portland News
Two teens were targeted in a shocking e-bike robbery near Hazeltine Park, where four suspects allegedly cornered them, threatened them, and stole a $4K Surron…
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Tragedy at Park Leaves Teen Dead | Portland News
An 18-year-old football star and Fire Cadet, Trent Richardson, died after being shot at a Clark County party, leaving his community heartbroken and sparking a…
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E-Bike Theft in Clackamas County | Portland News
Two teens on e-bikes near Hazeltine Park were violently robbed at night by a car full of suspects — one jumped out, snatched a bike, while another filmed the…