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In a historic move, the Oregon state legislature has passed a bill allowing consumers to pump their own gas, a practice previously prohibited since 1951. The self-service gas bill passed the state Senate with bipartisan support,…
As we journey through 2023, a particular date glimmers on the horizon, promising an adventure as thrilling and timeless as the tale it commemorates. Today, June 7, is not just another day - it is National…
We've got some pretty heavy stuff to discuss today - a mysterious and disquieting series of events in and around Portland, Oregon, that is causing concern. Over the past three months, six young women, all aged…
Key Takeaways Six women, all under 40, found dead within a 100-mile radius of Portland in the past three months.Various law enforcement agencies, including the Portland Police Bureau, actively investigating the case.It's yet unclear what, if…
In an extraordinary rescue tale, a group of ten adolescent trekkers were recently saved in southern California, thanks to the lifesaving Emergency SOS feature of the latest iPhone. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office detailed in a…
As reported by KATU, Portland, Oregon has been grappling with multiple simultaneous issues ranging from homelessness and gun violence to drug abuse and mental health problems, placing the city under a cloud of negativity. The city's…
Topaz Farm, previously known as Kruger's, is a unique farm located on Sauvie Island near Portland, Oregon, known for its sustainable agricultural practices.The farm offers fresh produce grown sustainably on-site or sourced from neighboring farms, making…
Weather warnings are in effect as a heatwave threatens to engulf over 8 million residents across the greater expanse of Seattle and Portland, as well as western Washington and northwestern Oregon. From Saturday to Monday, the…
Springfield, Oregon is abuzz with excitement as the beloved fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A gears up to set up shop in the city. This comes as a surprise to many, as the famed burger joint In-N-Out was once…
Orcas, aka Killer Whales, are a less common sight along Oregon's coastline than Gray whales, but when they do appear, folks are usually in for a spectacle. In fact, whale watching on the Oregon coast has…
Get ready for some precipitation, Oregonians! Our first chance of rain comes tonight as thunderstorms are expected to light up the sky over the Cascades and move westward through the night. While not everyone will see…
Hey Portland, get your act together. I've got some sad news to share with you about yet another local store packing up and leaving the Rose City. The REI store in the Pearl District, unfortunately, has…
