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Portland City Council Approves Southwest Corridor MAX Line Plan
The Portland City Council unanimously approved the plan after delaying the vote last month.
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Portland Food Carts Could Be Saved By Culinary Corridor: Proposal
Three people suggested the city create a "Culinary Corridor" on the Park Blocks between Director Park and O'Bryant Square.
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Patrick Kimmons Shooting Grand Jury: Police Were Justified
A grand jury ruled the officers who killed Patrick Simmons will not be indicted because they acted in self defense or defense of others.
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Gresham, OR|News|
When Are Studded Tires Legal In Oregon? Thursday November 1
While studded tires become legal on Thursday, ODOT says they cause a lot of damage and they have some other ideas for you.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Is Cleared, State Police Say
Three years ago, an audit determined that the state had more than 5,500 sex assault kits that had not been tested. The backlog is now gone.
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Portland, OR|News|
Halloween Homicide: Police Seek Jose Alvarez-Madrigal's Killer
In the five years since Jose Alvarez-Madrigal was killed, police say that they have no motive, no witnesses., and need help .
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President Merkley? Oregon Senator Eyes White House Run in 2020
Oregon's junior senator says that he is focused on the midterms. At the same time, he's been visiting states that vote early in 2020.
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Gresham, OR|News|
Oregon Fire Season 2018 Declared Over, 75,531 Acres Burned
The Oregon Department of Forestry declared fire season in the state over as of Monday. More than 1,000 fires burned more than 75,000 acres.
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Portland, OR|News|
Mayor Wheeler: Man Accused Of Mail Bombs Researched Him, FBI Says
Wheeler says he was told Cesar Sayoc, charged with sending bombs to critics of Trump, looked into Wheeler and places associated with him.
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Portland, OR|News|
Multnomah Homeless Report Finds 79 Died While Homeless In 2017
The county's annual report, Domicile Unknown, found that 79 people – from less than 1-year-old to 81 – died while homeless in 2017.
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Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Race For Governor: Brown Gets Endorsement From Rival
Kate Brown was endorsed by Independent Party of Oregon candidate Patrick Starnes as he exited the race, suspending his campaign.
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Oregon Zoo Says Goodbye To Mikhail, Beloved 19-Year-Old Tiger
Mikhail , or "Mik" as he was known , would have turned 20 on Wednesday. The zoo says he was humanely euthanized after his health declined.
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Portland Shootings Rise, Police Change How They Investigate
There has been a nearly 15 percent increase in the number of shootings in Portland this year over last. Chief Outlaw wants to stop the rise.
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Portland Police Want To Know Who Killed Jerry And Helen Ephrem
The couple were found murdered in their home four years ago today. Portland Police are renewing their call for help solving the case.
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Portland, OR|News|
PSU Consultant Ready To Listen After Safety Officers Killed Man
PSU is holding nine listening sessions over the next three days as part of their safety review in the wake of the Jason Washington killing.
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Chicago Sex Offender Arrested In Portland On Child Porn Charges
Christopher Colon, who is wanted in Chicago on federal sex crime charges, was arrested in Portland on Friday.
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Portland, OR|News|
Biketown Offers Free Rides On Election Day In Show Of Pedal Power
Biketown's parent company is offering the service in nine cities in an effort to make it easier for people to get to the polls and vote.
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Portland, OR|News|
Biketown Offers Free Rides On Election Day In Show Of Pedal Power
Biketown's parent company is offering the service in nine cities in an effort to make it easier for people to get to the polls and vote.
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Portland, OR|News|
Kiss Bringing 'End Of The Road' Tour To Portland Next February
Beaverton's Tommy Thayer, the band's lead guitarist, will help the band rock the Moda Center on their farewell 'End of the Road' Tour.
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Vancouver Kidnapping: One Arrest, Mother, Child, Still Missing
Vancouver Police say Esmeralda Lopez kidnapped her daughter and they've been spotted in California. An Amber Alert was issued.
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