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Portland Welcomes The Off Beat, Its First Dedicated All-Ages Music Venue in Over a Decade

Portland Welcomes The Off Beat, Its First Dedicated All-Ages Music Venue in Over a Decade

Portland Welcomes The Off Beat, Its First Dedicated All-Ages Music Venue in Over a Decade
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Federal and Portland Police Conduct Fraud Investigation in South Waterfront, Portland

Federal and Portland Police Conduct Fraud Investigation in South Waterfront, Portland

Federal agents and Portland police executed multiple search warrants in Portland’s South Waterfront neighborhood on Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirmed that the warrants were carried out in the vicinity of South River Parkway with assistance from the Portland Police Bureau. Police activity was concentrated around the Willamette Tower Apartments, where officers were observed, and crime scene tape was visible. A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson clarified that the operation was not related to immigration enforcement but was tied to a fraud case. Residents reported seeing police presence, including officers with evidence bags, and described hearing an intercom announcement for people to come outside. One resident also mentioned seeing what appeared to be a robot and a drone used by officers during the operation.
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Centennial Mills Water Tower Successfully Demolished in Controlled Blast in Portland

Centennial Mills Water Tower Successfully Demolished in Controlled Blast in Portland

The water tower at Portland's Centennial Mills was successfully demolished in a controlled blast on Monday. This event followed a devastating fire on August 2 that left the building precariously unstable along the Willamette River in the Pearl District. Sirens and airhorns preceded the blast, which resulted in a thunderous boom and a plume of black smoke as the tower collapsed into the warehouse below. This marks the first step in safely dismantling the old building, which had posed a collapse hazard for over two weeks.
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Truck and Travel Trailer Roll on Highway 26 Overpass Near Oregon Zoo Due to Mechanical Failure

Truck and Travel Trailer Roll on Highway 26 Overpass Near Oregon Zoo Due to Mechanical Failure

A truck pulling a travel trailer rolled onto its side on a Highway 26 overpass near the Oregon Zoo in southwest Portland on Sunday morning. Police reported that a mechanical failure was the cause of the crash. The incident occurred on the Zoo Bridge, which spans Highway 26. No injuries were reported as a result of the rollover. Following the crash, the bridge was temporarily closed to allow crews to separate and tow both the truck and the travel trailer. Authorities confirmed that the bridge itself sustained no damage during the incident. The driver of the truck was cited for driving while suspended, according to police.
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The Best Restaurants With Views in Portland

The Best Restaurants With Views in Portland

From riverfront dining to skyline suppers, here’s where to get a meal and a side of scenery
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Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal

Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal

A Democratic congresswoman says the person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was not subject to a final removal order
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Addresses Food Insecurity Amidst Federal SNAP Cuts

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Addresses Food Insecurity Amidst Federal SNAP Cuts

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek recently convened a roundtable discussion with the Oregon Food Bank and other hunger-prevention workers in Portland. The focus of the discussion was the increasing food insecurity among recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to new federal requirements. Governor Kotek highlighted that Oregon food pantries have experienced a 51% surge in demand, while federal assistance for food purchases has simultaneously decreased by 20%. She also met privately with Oregonians who reported being removed from SNAP despite qualifying for exemptions or actively seeking employment. Governor Kotek expressed strong disapproval of the current situation, stating that millions of dollars are being spent to implement new program requirements that ultimately lead to people being removed from assistance. She emphasized the need for these practices to cease.
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Woman Injured in Two-Jet Ski Collision on Richardson Lake, Maine

Woman Injured in Two-Jet Ski Collision on Richardson Lake, Maine

A 21-year-old woman sustained injuries after two jet skis collided on Richardson Lake in Richardson Township, Maine. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. in the narrows of the lake. According to the Maine Warden Service, one jet ski struck another, hitting the Biddeford woman, who was a passenger, on the leg and causing a fracture. Following the collision, the injured woman was transported by a friend's boat to the South Arm Campground on Lower Richardson Lake. From there, she was airlifted via LifeFlight to Maine Medical Center in Portland. Her current medical condition has not been released. The Maine Warden Service is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Jesse Plemons Stars in Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bugonia' Filmed Across UK and Atlanta

Jesse Plemons Stars in Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bugonia' Filmed Across UK and Atlanta

Jesse Plemons Stars in Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bugonia' Filmed Across UK and Atlanta
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2026 Standard Portland Classic payout, purse: How much does each LPGA golfer get?

2026 Standard Portland Classic payout, purse: How much does each LPGA golfer get?

Here's a look at the total prize fund and individual money payouts for the LPGA's Standard Portland Classic.
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Lightning Sparks New Fires in Oregon and Washington Amid Lingering Storms

Lightning Sparks New Fires in Oregon and Washington Amid Lingering Storms

Lightning activity has ignited multiple new wildfires across Oregon and Washington as storms persist in the region. Fire crews are actively working to contain these blazes, with the Grasshopper Fire in Oregon reaching 38% containment. Weather conditions remain challenging, with near-critical fire weather expected to impact firefighting efforts. The storms are forecasted to linger, potentially exacerbating the situation by introducing more lightning strikes and dry conditions. This development follows a series of weather-related incidents, including a pole barn shop fire and the ongoing demolition of fire-damaged Centennial Mills in Portland's Pearl District. Source time: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:19:19 GMT.
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Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, IKF to begin rehab

Red Sox News & Links: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, IKF to begin rehab

So many rehabs! As we round the stretch of the 2026 season, the Red Sox will be getting reinforcements from several long-injured players (though in the case of some of these players, it’s an open question as to whether they’re improvements over the current options). First up is Trevor Story, who is planning on playing […]