Portland State Football Game Canceled Due To Whooping Cough Outbreak
Portland State University's football game against South Dakota State has been canceled due to an outbreak of whooping cough among the team, with details regarding ticketing and refunds to be announced in the coming days.
Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Fatal Mistaken Identity Shooting In Northeast Portland
Bennett Miller was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 32 years for the fatal shooting of two men in Northeast Portland in June 2023, which was determined to be a case of mistaken identity.
Oregon Fire Season Sets Record With Over 1.7 Million Acres Burned
Oregon is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, with over 1.7 million acres burned due to 600 lightning strikes, leading to 27 large fires and a Preparedness Level 5 alert.
Bridge Guardrail Collapses On US Highway 101
The Oregon Department of Transportation has reopened one lane of U.S. Highway 101 after a section of guardrail on the Necarney Creek Bridge collapsed, with repairs set to begin in late September and expected to extend into October.
New Recovery Housing Facility Set to Open in Northeast Portland
The 4D Recovery facility, a new recovery housing facility in northeast Portland, will provide a stable living environment for up to 40 people transitioning from residential treatment centers, aiming to combat addiction and support recovery.
Neighbor Arrested After Remains Of Missing Oregon Nurse Discovered
A 36-year-old nurse was found dead on a property near her home, and a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection to her disappearance, with police believing foul play was involved.
Portland City Council Unanimously Passes Historic Production Strategy Amid Affordable Housing Crisis
Portland City Council unanimously passed a Housing Production Strategy, comprising 35 actionable items to be implemented over six years, in an effort to address the city's affordable housing crisis.
Portland Receives $9.6 Million In Federal Funding To Improve Safety On 82nd Avenue
Oregon's U.S. Senators and Representatives have announced $9.6 million in federal funding to enhance safety along 82nd Avenue, a dangerous corridor in Portland, which will include safety upgrades, road safety audits, and education campaigns.
Officers Injured After Driver Strikes Police Vehicles
A 47-year-old woman was arrested for DUI, Reckless Driving, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and two counts of Assault in the Fourth Degree after she sideswiped two patrol cars, injuring two officers.
Portland Fred Meyer Employees Strike Amid Labor Disputes
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 employees at Fred Meyer stores across the Portland metro area went on strike to protest the company's alleged violations of U.S. labor law and to urge customers to shop elsewhere.
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Boeing Freezes Hiring And Executives’ First-Class Travel As Massive Strike Continues
Boeing is implementing temporary cutbacks such as a hiring freeze, non-essential travel restrictions, and furloughs for employees, managers, and executives in response to the ongoing strike by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
