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“We’re all kind of in shock,” the salon owner said.
Car careens into NE Portland hair salon, dramatic video shows
“We’re all kind of in shock,” the salon owner said.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Slow compliance puts utilities ability to meet the emission targets in doubt and could drive up costs for ratepayers.
Oregon electric utilities have strict green-power deadlines. Their odds of hitting them keep getting worse
Slow compliance puts utilities ability to meet the emission targets in doubt and could drive up costs for ratepayers.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Some groups invited to hep draft the rules are at odds, either saying they go too far or not far enough.
Proposed nitrate pollution rules for NE Oregon don’t seem to make anyone happy
Some groups invited to hep draft the rules are at odds, either saying they go too far or not far enough.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Firefighters said nobody was reported injured in the crash.
PHOTOS: Car smashes into Sellwood doctor’s office
Firefighters said nobody was reported injured in the crash.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
It’s unclear whether that’s something the city could enforce.
Portland proposal would ban federal agents from wearing masks
It’s unclear whether that’s something the city could enforce.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Assistant Federal Public Defender Michael Benson asked to delay until next Wednesday a hearing to argue for his client’s release pending trial.
Man wounded by Border Patrol agent in Portland enters not guilty pleas to indictment
Assistant Federal Public Defender Michael Benson asked to delay until next Wednesday a hearing to argue for his client’s release pending trial.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
A federal judge expressed extreme skepticism Wednesday that the Trump administration is entitled to highly personal information about every voter and former voter in Oregon, given state and federal privacy protection laws.
Judge to Trump administration: Hands off Oregon voters’ most private data
It would mark a big loss for the feds, who have demanded unredacted voter rolls from 40 states and sued more than 20 of them that have refused to fork over personal details about each and every voter.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:23 AM
The extent of the cuts in Oregon, which has the nation's highest rate of mental illness, is not yet clear.
Trump administration slashes funding for addiction and mental health treatment; effects in Oregon still unclear
The extent of the cuts in Oregon, which has the nation's highest rate of mental illness, is not yet clear.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Wymon Smith pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two students in separate incidents that occurred years apart.
Oregon football coach, teacher sentenced for sex crimes as district faces $1.5M suit
Wymon Smith pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two students in separate incidents that occurred years apart.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The filing alleges “obstruction of Congress,” “violation of public trust” and “self-dealing.”
House Democrats file impeachment articles against Homeland Security secretary
The filing alleges “obstruction of Congress,” “violation of public trust” and “self-dealing.”
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January 15, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Spanish prosecutors say they're looking into allegations he assaulted two employees.
Julio Iglesias hit with sex assault allegations in Spain
Spanish prosecutors say they're looking into allegations he assaulted two employees.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
It would require every law enforcement agency operating in the state to have a public policy regarding facial coverings that “generally prohibits masking.”
New Oregon bill wades into debate over immigration officers wearing masks
It would require every law enforcement agency operating in the state to have a public policy regarding facial coverings that “generally prohibits masking.”
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January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Also known as the Skull nebula, the vast star-forming region is 5,000 light-years from Earth.
One of the prettiest nebulas in the galaxy is visible right now
Also known as the Skull nebula, the vast star-forming region is 5,000 light-years from Earth.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The indictment spares the government from calling federal law enforcement officers to testify in a probable cause hearing.
Man shot by Border Patrol in Portland now faces federal assault indictment
The indictment spares the government from calling federal law enforcement officers to testify in a probable cause hearing.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The decision ends a 15-year choice policy in the North and Northeast quadrant and will increase enrollment at Jefferson High School.
Plan to redraw Portland high school boundaries moves forward in emotional vote
The decision ends a 15-year choice policy in the North and Northeast quadrant and will increase enrollment at Jefferson High School.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
While classified documents investigations aren’t unusual, the search of a reporter’s home marks an escalation in the government’s efforts to crack down on leaks.
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in classified documents case
While classified documents investigations aren’t unusual, the search of a reporter’s home marks an escalation in the government’s efforts to crack down on leaks.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Clarence Edwin Asher, a former mayor of Fossil, Oregon, went missing while crabbing in Tillamook Bay in 2006.
An Oregon mayor went missing on a crabbing trip in 2006. 20 years later, DNA testing has ID’d his remains
Clarence Edwin Asher, a former mayor of Fossil, Oregon, went missing while crabbing in Tillamook Bay in 2006.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dante Moore is staying in Eugene for another year.

The Oregon quarterback announced on ESPN he is staying in college rather than entering the 2026 NFL draft.

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January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The incident took place Tuesday during President Trump's visit to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
Trump flips off Ford factory worker who called him a ‘pedophile protector’
The incident took place Tuesday during President Trump's visit to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
State officials warn that's only an inital estimate.
Washington flooding leaves at least $40M in road damage
State officials warn that's only an inital estimate.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A promising but still unsettled offseason took a discouraging turn for the Thorns on Wednesday as the club announced the departure of captain Sam Coffey.
Portland Thorns captain Sam Coffey transferred to Manchester City
A promising but still unsettled offseason took a discouraging turn for the Thorns on Wednesday as the club announced the departure of captain Sam Coffey.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The indictment spares the government from calling federal law enforcement officers to testify in a probable cause hearing.
Man shot by Border Patrol in Portland now faces federal assault indictment
The indictment spares the government from calling federal law enforcement officers to testify in a probable cause hearing.
www.oregonlive.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Lawmakers will have to decide if the state can afford to spend more on Medicaid as health care costs rise – or cut benefits.
Oregon lawmakers confront ballooning Medicaid costs
Lawmakers will have to decide if the state can afford to spend more on Medicaid as health care costs rise – or cut benefits.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Some widely talked about tax breaks will only benefit a sliver of Americans, while other changes will benefit far more people.
These celebrated new tax breaks will save some taxpayers money. Do you qualify?
Some widely talked about tax breaks will only benefit a sliver of Americans, while other changes will benefit far more people.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
You can vote once a day until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Vote for the best sports bar in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
You can vote once a day until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM