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Fire at metal recycler sends smoke plume over N Portland
A pile of mixed metals, including crushed cars and appliances, caught fire about 1 p.m. at Radius Recycling. The fire was under control within about four hours.
Red flag thunderstorm warning issued for Portland metro area, Willamette Valley, foothills
Expected thunderstorms in Oregon could intensify the ongoing wildfires.
First measles case confirmed in Multnomah County; officials expect more
The measles case is unrelated to the recent outbreaks in Clackamas and Marion counties, officials said.
Vancouver suspect in fatal stabbing of woman has died of self-inflicted stab wounds, police say
Authorities have not released the man’s name. They earlier identified the stabbing victim as 42-year-old Dolores Jones. The two knew each other, police said.
After N. Portland fire, local noodle company Umi Organic plans new chapter
Umi Organic supplied the key ingredient for Portland Public Schools’ award-winning yakisoba lunch special.
Portland Bridge Swim aims to highlight health of Willamette River
One hundred swimmers participated in the 12th annual Portland Bridge Swim on Sunday.
Area around Portland’s ‘deadliest block’ records a 6th homicide since 2021
Saturday’s fatal shooting happened near Madison Suites Motel on Northeast 82nd Avenue.
Portland cooling center provides relief for people, pets
After two days of 99-degree heat, Portland cracked 100 degrees Sunday for the first time this year.
New Cathedral Park dock opens just in time for Fourth of July, Portland heat wave
Portland residents take advantage of the dock to cool off in the Willamette.
Multnomah County declares state of emergency due to extreme heat
The emergency takes effect Friday with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees over the weekend.
More than 400 Oregonians receive air conditioners through expanded Medicaid coverage
Officials with the Oregon Health Plan touted the numbers in advance of this week's expected heat wave.
Tonya Harding’s Olympic costume sells at auction for $17K
The red sequined skating outfit was worn the day after Nancy Kerrigan's assault at the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championship.
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