The National Weather Service predicts that air quality relief is in sight for Oregon. https://mrf.lu/21tQQ
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We elected you to govern,” the longtime leader told councilors, video shows. “We hired you to set policy.” https://mrf.lu/21tcN
After a fire consumed much of the long-vacant Centennial Mills warehouse, Portland Parks and Recreation is closing the park next door. https://mrf.lu/21TLM
The elected official was “unaware of the burn ban, and has since been advised about the county and city alerts,” his office said. https://mrf.lu/21Tx0
Ducks assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples allegedly gave a false name while initially failing to provide his license and insurance information. https://mrf.lu/21GdZ
The historic lodge is the second to be placed under evacuation orders as the Grasshopper fire grows. https://mrf.lu/21Gk_
The Portland builder and manager of skyline-defining towers such as Park Avenue West and Fox Tower will shut down in coming months, closing a chapter on the city’s most acrimonious real estate family feud. https://mrf.lu/2120z
Dick Wiley built his lakefront residence in 1957 for $34,000, using his family as models for the beloved reading series characters. https://mrf.lu/21NyK
Since 2013, Boring & Dull Day has been a state holiday that honors Boring, Oregon's special connection to Dull, Scotland. https://mrf.lu/2Zlzq
The National Weather Service says smoke is not expected to start clearing up until Friday. https://mrf.lu/2ZJXB
Outdoor pools, sports camps, a Tigard concert and other events are among the casualties of Wednesday's hazardous air and 96-degree heat. https://mrf.lu/2ZJ1p
Recent history suggests the team could pay upwards of $850 million, or more, to leave Portland, though the league could reduce the fee. https://mrf.lu/2ZKlq
This DIY cake-decorating studio offers Cake Camps for kids and in-studio decorating parties for adults. https://mrf.lu/2ZKd8
The American Association for Nude Recreation's convention promises everything from seminars to live bands to medieval jousting. https://mrf.lu/2ZntJ
The Oregonian’s Readers Choice Awards has narrowed the field to 10 finalists from Beaverton to Oregon City. You can vote once a day through Aug. 11 https://mrf.lu/2Z46p
Oregon appears to be on track to have one of its most harmful and expensive wildfire seasons in history.
Oregon’s wildfire season has cost state more than $150 million so far, officials say. Here’s what we know
Oregon appears to be on track to have one of its most harmful and expensive wildfire seasons in history.
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Smoke is expected to start clearing Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
Smoke, heat to linger in Portland through Wednesday before conditions improve
Smoke is expected to start clearing Thursday, the National Weather Service says.
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Earth Choice Construction owner Yelena Voytenko designed two properties at Oregon City's Serres Farms, each with expansive views and custom finishes.
2 modern Street of Dreams homes by the same designer-builder are each for sale at $2.6M
Earth Choice Construction owner Yelena Voytenko designed two properties at Oregon City's Serres Farms, each with expansive views and custom finishes.
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A Burns-area resident recorded the dramatic fire phenomenon over the weekend as several large wildfires continued burning across southeastern Oregon.
What is a ‘firenado’? Rare fire whirl captured on video in eastern Oregon
A Burns-area resident recorded the dramatic fire phenomenon over the weekend as several large wildfires continued burning across southeastern Oregon.
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Data centers receive $450 million in Oregon tax breaks. Voters of all political stripes want that to stop.
Oregonians want data center moratorium and no more tax breaks, poll finds
Data centers receive $450 million in Oregon tax breaks. Voters of all political stripes want that to stop.
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The Baton Rouge-based chain, famed for its tangy sauce, seems to be making good on its plans to expand in the Willamette Valley.
A fast-food chicken chain is opening its second Oregon restaurant this fall. More might be on the way
The Baton Rouge-based chain, famed for its tangy sauce, seems to be making good on its plans to expand in the Willamette Valley.
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"I describe homelessness services as sitting in a canoe at the bottom of a waterfall," VerGow told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
New Multnomah County leader sees rising homelessness rates, ‘glimmers of hope’ on the horizon
"I describe homelessness services as sitting in a canoe at the bottom of a waterfall," VerGow told The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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This well-know city has hidden gems like a Victorian castle, an award-winning comic book store and one of the country's oldest craft markets.
Forget the University of Oregon — here’s what locals love to do in walkable Eugene
This well-know city has hidden gems like a Victorian castle, an award-winning comic book store and one of the country's oldest craft markets.
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Portland faces days of intense heat and wildfire smoke, creating health risks for some and straining residents without air conditioning.
Portland area set to see mix of extreme heat and smoke, meteorologists say
Portland faces days of intense heat and wildfire smoke, creating health risks for some and straining residents without air conditioning.
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The state has surpassed it's acreage record just two months into wildfire season.
More than 2 million acres burned as Oregon sets new wildfire record
The state has surpassed it's acreage record just two months into wildfire season.
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