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City, Multnomah County get realistic about Portland’s homelessness crisis
The Multnomah Board of Commissioners and the Portland City Council gathered for a joint meeting on Oct. 8 to discuss whether or not the resolutions and ordinances laid out by the agencies’ collective Homelessness Response Action Plan are having real-life impacts on the state of Portland’s homelessness crisis.
City settles $500K lawsuit after escaped Portland Police K9 attacked couple
The Portland City Council agreed to settle a pending lawsuit for $500,000 on Oct. 9, which involved a couple that was viciously attacked by an escaped Portland Police Bureau K9 in Happy Valley on March 12, 2021.
'Hocus Pocus' star to visit St. Helens' Spirit of Halloweentown this weekend
A much-loved Hollywood actress will join the festivities for this year’s celebration of the Spirit of Halloweentown in St. Helens. Kathy Najimy, best known for her roles in “Hocus Pocus” and “Sister Act,” will be appearing on Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13. Najimy played alongside Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus,” which follows the antics of three witches who were executed in the 17th century only to be resurrected on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts. ...
Strange ‘burning’ smell returns to Portland; industrial fire probably not cause, fire department says
Some Portlanders are again complaining about an unpleasant odor of uncertain origin, weeks after a mysterious smell wafted through the city, baffling residents and officials. “It smells like onions and fart :(,” one person wrote on Reddit Tuesday, prompting a slew of replies confirming people’s concerns. If you...
Portland's camping ban, 100 days in
It's been 100 days since the city of Portland began enforcing its outdoor camping ban. Why it matters: Whether the policy is working as a way to curb rising homelessness, trash and tents depends on who you ask. Catch up quick: The ban, which was unanimously passed by the City...
Oregon Weather Update: Spotty Rain Tonight, Warm Temperatures Ahead for Pacific Northwest
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued an updated area forecast, indicating a weak front moving southeast across southwest Washington and northwest Oregon will bring spotty light rain tonight into early Wednesday. While the rain will primarily affect the far northwest coast this evening and the Cascades later tonight, the overall impact is expected to be minimal.
The lies making hurricanes like Milton and Helene deadlier
Disinformation isn’t new, from the Great Moon Hoax of 1835 to the Barack Obama birther conspiracy to COVID-19 and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Now, such ideologically driven false claims sow confusion and doubt in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the impending landfall of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the most destructive hurricanes on record when it hits west-central Florida late Wednesday night.
Oct. 9 public safety round-up
Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office reports Sept. 18 - Robert Jeffrey Biglin, 41, of Newberg, was arrested for reckless driving. No bail was set and he received an undisclosed sentence on the charge. - Ramsey Moses Rodriguez, 39, of Newberg, was arrested on a warrant from Yamhill County Circuit Court for menacing and aggravated harassment. No...
Fact-check: Attack ad against Oregon 5th Congressional District candidate Janelle Bynum
PORTLAND, Ore. — In the run-up to the November election, a great deal of focus is on the U.S. House of Representatives, where Republicans hold a slim majority. If Democrats can manage a net gain of four seats, they can wrest control of the chamber from Republicans. In addition...
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