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Oregon Humane Society in Portland to pay $3.3M for safety improvements to one of ‘most dangerous corridors in the city’

Safety improvements include a traffic light, additional sidewalks and a new driveway. "It's one of the most dangerous corridors in the city," said CEO Sharon...

Providence claims nurses union is asking travel nurses to turn down contracts during strike

The Oregon Nurses Association pushed back against the claim, saying that honoring a strike and not crossing the picket line is standard practice for all...

Food cart owners push to save pod on Portland State University campus

The pod on Southwest Harrison consists of four food carts. They will have to move or close by July if they don't connect to the...

3 Portlanders onboard Alaska Flight 1282 file $1 billion lawsuit against Boeing, Alaska Airlines

Two months ago, a door plug on a flight from PDX blew out just minutes after takeoff. Now, more passengers are suing the airline and...

Firefighters, utility crews battle winter storm, fatigue to respond to increase in service calls

Although they prepare for situations like this and have plans in place to handle any emergency, first responders said they've faced unique challenges this week....

National Labor Relations Board: Starbucks illegally closed 3 Portland locations

Federal regulators claim the company illegally closed nearly two dozen stores nationwide. PORTLAND, Ore. — The National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint on...

Artists Repertory Theatre, a decades-old Portland company, explains the 2023-2024 season suspension

ART's managing director said the financial crisis stems from challenges rebounding after the pandemic. Then, much-needed state funding didn't materialize. PORTLAND, Ore. — The...

‘Wish he was here’: Youth music center to open new Portland location in honor of late founder

Ian Mouser began MVM in 2008 to help young people cope, heal and thrive through music. Nearly two years after his death, the nonprofit will...

Lack of funding for new stadium could force the Hops to leave Hillsboro

The MLB requires teams to meet certain facility standards. To do that, the Hops plan to build a new facility. Now, they're scrambling to get...

Oregon's libraries see record-high number of attempts to remove books, report finds

The second highest number of book challenges happened back in 1992-1993. PORTLAND, Oregon — The Oregon Intellectual Clearinghouse, operated by the State Library of...

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