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‘This needs to stop’: Serial burglar targeting consignment stores in Portland area

At least four high-end consignment stores in the Portland area have been hit between November and January. PORTLAND, Ore. — Business owners say they’re...

Oregonians will get ‘fair shot’ of obtaining rare liquor in new lottery system after ‘Bourbongate’ scandal, board says

After top OLCC executives were ousted amid scandal, an updated lottery system will give the public more opportunities to buy rare liquor and improve transparency....

‘It’s been crazy’: Owner struggles to pay staff after arson shuts down Forest Grove restaurant

Police arrested Teri Park, 48, after a fire at Taqueria Corona on Oct. 30. FOREST GROVE, Ore. — At Taqueria Corona in downtown Forest...

Portland teachers strike impacts local businesses

Many local restaurants are helping striking teachers, while others suffer without teachers' business. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Public Schools teachers strike is having...

‘I can’t handle it, it’s killing me emotionally and mentally’: Portland antique stove dealer considers going out of business due to thefts

Store owner, Buck Froman, 75, got a black eye after falling while trying to confront thieves during one of several recent break-ins. PORTLAND, Oregon...

Declining clientele seals the fates of Portland mainstays Pied Cow and JaCiva’s

The Pied Cow Coffee House and JaCiva's Bakery & Chocolatier each cited the pandemic as a reason for their impending closures. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Wieden+Kennedy's new campaign aims to 'make people smile again about Portland'

The global advertising giant is turning its focus to the Rose City with an effort to motivate and inspire pride in Portland. PORTLAND, Ore....

Hotel, restaurant owners help form Hotel Security District to address safety issues in downtown Portland

The effort is a response to recent challenges in downtown Portland around increased drug use and crime. PORTLAND, Ore. — For many who work...

Swifts return to Chapman Elementary, roosting in larger numbers and earlier than usual

The annual bird migration stop draws crowds of people to the Northwest Portland site throughout September. PORTLAND, Oregon — The Vaux’s swifts have returned...

Burglars help themselves to the goods at two Gresham food carts

One crook was caught on camera trying to pour herself a beer before getting sprayed in the face. It didn't stop them from stealing valuables,...

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