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A Mexican national, Martin had lived in Beaverton for more than 30 years, where he ran a business and raised three children. Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested him on Nov. 18. Just a few days after the arrest, he called his family to confirm he had been deported to Mexico.
‘Left in the dark’: Dozens protest deportation of Beaverton man
Paulino Martin San Pedro's family spoke about his deportation and increased ICE enforcement around Washington County.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A Mexican national, Martin had lived in Beaverton for more than 30 years, where he ran a business and raised three children. Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested him on Nov. 18. Just a few days after the arrest, he called his family to confirm he had been deported to Mexico.
There’s a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus after a big event in Texas. The outbreak stems is connected to the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race in Waco, Texas, which was held earlier this month. More than a thousand horses from all over the country were there.
Northwest horses can’t travel following a national equine herpesvirus outbreak
In the Northwest, show events in Canby of Oregon, and Yelm and Selah, both of Washington, are canceled or postponed.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There’s a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus after a big event in Texas. The outbreak stems is connected to the WPRA World Finals and Elite Barrel Race in Waco, Texas, which was held earlier this month. More than a thousand horses from all over the country were there.
The Ducks, down 15 at halftime, were within 60-59 after Sean Stewart and Dezdrick Lindsay both made two baskets in an 8-0 run. Nik Graves quickly responded with a three-point play, Josh Dix and Graves had 3-pointers and the Bluejays made five-straight shots while Oregon was 2 of 9 down the stretch.
Harper scores 18 and Creighton tops Oregon 76-66 to get a win in the Players Era tournament
Blake Harper scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Creighton outscored Oregon 16-7 in the last 5 1/2 minutes for a 76-66 win in a wrap-up game of the Players Era tournament on Thursday.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The Ducks, down 15 at halftime, were within 60-59 after Sean Stewart and Dezdrick Lindsay both made two baskets in an 8-0 run. Nik Graves quickly responded with a three-point play, Josh Dix and Graves had 3-pointers and the Bluejays made five-straight shots while Oregon was 2 of 9 down the stretch.
Floating solar panels haven’t gained much traction in the United States, but they’re becoming more common in places like China and South Korea.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests they could play a much larger role in the United States.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests they could play a much larger role in the United States.
OSU study: Floating solar could power millions, but with ecological trade-offs
Floating solar panels haven’t gained much traction in the United States, but they’re becoming more common in places like China and South Korea.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Floating solar panels haven’t gained much traction in the United States, but they’re becoming more common in places like China and South Korea.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests they could play a much larger role in the United States.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests they could play a much larger role in the United States.
Scientists from the University of Washington have developed a dark matter detector to try to find the stuff we can't see in our universe.
Northwest scientists develop a dark matter detector to study one of the biggest mysteries of the universe
University of Washington physicists are testing a dark matter detector at an underground lab, a mile below the French Alps.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Scientists from the University of Washington have developed a dark matter detector to try to find the stuff we can't see in our universe.
Sunday and Monday are expected to be the busiest days at PDX for Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Portland airport officials say Sunday and Monday are busiest days for post-Thanksgiving travel
The Monday after Thanksgiving traditionally sees the highest volume of travels for the November holiday, followed closely by Sunday, according to officials at Portland International Airport.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Sunday and Monday are expected to be the busiest days at PDX for Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Oregon State has hired a new head football coach to replace Trent Bray, who was fired after a dismal start to the 2025 season.
Oregon State hires Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard to take over struggling football program
Oregon State on Friday announced the hiring of Alabama assistant JaMarcus Shephard as its head coach, replacing Trent Bray, who was fired following the Beavers’ 0-7 start.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oregon State has hired a new head football coach to replace Trent Bray, who was fired after a dismal start to the 2025 season.
A two-year construction project in the heart of downtown Vancouver will be paused from Thanksgiving through New Year’s to try to help small businesses recoup losses from months of construction interruptions.
Vancouver’s Main Street redevelopment pauses during holidays to support small businesses
Many downtown businesses have taken a financial hit after months of limited access to Main Street.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A two-year construction project in the heart of downtown Vancouver will be paused from Thanksgiving through New Year’s to try to help small businesses recoup losses from months of construction interruptions.
Portland State University trustees have approved a plan to build new student housing and demolish two historic buildings. Historians, students and other local groups are trying to change their minds.
Preservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the past
Portland State University trustees have approved a plan to build new student housing and demolish two historic buildings. Historians, students and other local groups are trying to change their minds.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Portland State University trustees have approved a plan to build new student housing and demolish two historic buildings. Historians, students and other local groups are trying to change their minds.
As President Donald Trump’s legal fight to deploy the National Guard in Portland enters its third month, the blistering pace of emergency motions and expedited hearings has slowed — at least for now. Here's where things stand.
Where things stand 2 months after Trump ordered troops to Portland
As President Donald Trump’s legal fight to deploy the National Guard in Portland enters its third month, the blistering pace of emergency motions and expedited hearings has slowed — at least for now. Here's where things stand.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
As President Donald Trump’s legal fight to deploy the National Guard in Portland enters its third month, the blistering pace of emergency motions and expedited hearings has slowed — at least for now. Here's where things stand.
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Where things stand two months since Trump ordered troops to Portland. PSU plans to take down two historic buildings. Ken Burns joins "Think Out Loud." And UW scientists try to detect dark matter. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB’s First Look: 2 months since Trump ordered troops to Portland
Where things stand with the president’s attempt to send the National Guard to Portland. Here's your First Look at Friday's news.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Where things stand two months since Trump ordered troops to Portland. PSU plans to take down two historic buildings. Ken Burns joins "Think Out Loud." And UW scientists try to detect dark matter. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
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Headed out for Black Friday? One Vancouver small businesses owner said sales were like “a second COVID” from months of construction downtown
Vancouver’s Main Street redevelopment pauses during holidays to support small businesses
Many downtown businesses have taken a financial hit after months of limited access to Main Street.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Headed out for Black Friday? One Vancouver small businesses owner said sales were like “a second COVID” from months of construction downtown
The Office of Resilience and Emergency Management provides emergency equipment such as generators to counties, supports warming centers in winter storms and cooling centers in heat waves, and offers air-purified spaces during wildfires and distributes hundreds of emergency kits.
Oregon emergency office not just focused on natural disasters, but food insecurity
Office of Resilience and Emergency Management operates under Oregon’s Department of Human Services.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Office of Resilience and Emergency Management provides emergency equipment such as generators to counties, supports warming centers in winter storms and cooling centers in heat waves, and offers air-purified spaces during wildfires and distributes hundreds of emergency kits.
Visit Bend is a destination management organization that promotes tourism in the central Oregon city.
This year, Visit Bend has $500,000 to give. The application window opened earlier this month and will close Jan. 16.
This year, Visit Bend has $500,000 to give. The application window opened earlier this month and will close Jan. 16.
Visit Bend opens grant application window for projects that serve tourists and locals alike
Visit Bend's Bend Sustainability Fund application window opens for the next year of grant-making. This cycle, Visit Bend has $500,000 in total to grant. Project requirements say a applications should be community-supported projects that are 'shovel ready," promote tourism and last 10 years, among other things.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Visit Bend is a destination management organization that promotes tourism in the central Oregon city.
This year, Visit Bend has $500,000 to give. The application window opened earlier this month and will close Jan. 16.
This year, Visit Bend has $500,000 to give. The application window opened earlier this month and will close Jan. 16.
Last month, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek sent $5 million to food banks during the shutdown, plus $1 million to the state’s tribes. The governor recently announced that philanthropic donors have matched that $6 million.
Private Oregon donors pitch in after SNAP crisis highlighted food insecurity
SNAP crisis highlighted food insecurity in Oregon; private donors pitch in
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Last month, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek sent $5 million to food banks during the shutdown, plus $1 million to the state’s tribes. The governor recently announced that philanthropic donors have matched that $6 million.
Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit pairing service dogs with veterans with PTSD, celebrated its 300th pairing last week in Vancouver, Washington.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit pairing service dogs with veterans with PTSD, celebrated its 300th pairing last week in Vancouver, Washington.
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✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB
📹 ✏️ by Saskia Hatvany/OPB
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined 20 other Democratic attorneys general in the lawsuit. It marks the 48th lawsuit Rayfield has filed against the Trump administration.
Oregon AG Dan Rayfield sues Trump over latest changes to SNAP benefits
In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield argued the Trump administration is permanently cutting off legal immigrants, such as people who came to the U.S. seeking asylum, from receiving their food assistance benefits.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joined 20 other Democratic attorneys general in the lawsuit. It marks the 48th lawsuit Rayfield has filed against the Trump administration.
Nearly one-third of participants have completed the county’s deflection program. The district attorney’s office hopes the consequence of a prosecution could raise that number.
Multnomah County DA unveils new plan for deflection program — more prosecutions
Starting Jan. 5, people that fail to complete the county’s deflection program could face criminal charges for possessing small amounts of illegal drugs.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nearly one-third of participants have completed the county’s deflection program. The district attorney’s office hopes the consequence of a prosecution could raise that number.
Portland’s billion-dollar climate action program is set to invest more than $64 million over the next five years in community-led projects that will help the city reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and advance the renewable energy transition.
Portland Clean Energy Fund invests more than $64 million in community-led grants
The Portland Clean Energy Fund announced $64.4 million in grants for dozens of nonprofit-led community projects aimed at lowering greenhouse gas emissions and the renewable energy transition.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Portland’s billion-dollar climate action program is set to invest more than $64 million over the next five years in community-led projects that will help the city reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and advance the renewable energy transition.
Oregon Field Guide travels all over the region, capturing some beautiful and hard-to-reach areas. But the team's stories often include just a few location shots. Inspired by Norwegian "Slow TV," the team began setting up a camera to capture long, slow takes. Here's their first foray into the genre.
Explore the scenic Pacific Northwest ... slowly ... with ‘OPB’s Slow TV’
Linger in some of the region’s most wondrous sites and moments as OPB cinematographers take you on a barge through the Gorge, or on a train up Mount Hood, or in a canoe around Upper Klamath Lake.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oregon Field Guide travels all over the region, capturing some beautiful and hard-to-reach areas. But the team's stories often include just a few location shots. Inspired by Norwegian "Slow TV," the team began setting up a camera to capture long, slow takes. Here's their first foray into the genre.
The "Hush" team sits down with the Zuber family for a final interview to lay out the facts of this case and seek some accountability from the people who have let this family down.
‘Hush’ Episode 8: The allure of an answer
For the past six years, all the Zuber family wanted are answers about what happened to their daughter, so they live a life that doesn’t feel stuck. The parties of a true crime story – the police, the community, the media – have mostly failed to deliver those answers.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The "Hush" team sits down with the Zuber family for a final interview to lay out the facts of this case and seek some accountability from the people who have let this family down.
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A volunteer kitchen cooks meals with donated foods and funds for delivery to families in Portland. A defense contractor tries to gobble up hotel rooms on the Oregon Coast. What Oregonians are learning from a dead whale. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB’s First Look: Cooking up a hunger solution in Portland
A small-scale solution to a big hunger problem takes shape in a Portland kitchen. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A volunteer kitchen cooks meals with donated foods and funds for delivery to families in Portland. A defense contractor tries to gobble up hotel rooms on the Oregon Coast. What Oregonians are learning from a dead whale. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
A group of culinary students from the Siletz Valley School recently joined a trio of world-renowned Indigenous chefs to gain hands-on culinary skills and celebrate First Foods from the Americans and around the world.
Indigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary students
The program's goal is to teach transferable, real-world skills to his students, and also to expose them to foods from around the world, including Indigenous, first nations foods from the Americas.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A group of culinary students from the Siletz Valley School recently joined a trio of world-renowned Indigenous chefs to gain hands-on culinary skills and celebrate First Foods from the Americans and around the world.
The anti-hunger movement still has gaps, and small nonprofits can’t totally fill them – but a growing network of businesses and organizations is working towards filling in where it can.
In a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problem
Milk Crate Kitchen uses donated food from Portland-area restaurants and farms to cook up restaurant-quality meals for families. The grassroots nonprofit is working to reduce hunger in the region while minimizing food waste.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The anti-hunger movement still has gaps, and small nonprofits can’t totally fill them – but a growing network of businesses and organizations is working towards filling in where it can.
The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members who say they’re drawing lessons – and hope – from the loss.
‘An honor and such a blessing’: People come together to mourn and learn from beached whale in Oregon
Studying the whale was a rare opportunity for scientists and students. And collecting those artifacts and praying for the workers and the whale were rare opportunities for the tribal members, according to Lisa Norton, chief administrative officer with the Siletz Tribes.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members who say they’re drawing lessons – and hope – from the loss.