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August 01, 2026
  • MultCo Dems calls for Rep. Bynum's resignation
  • How ‘Defund the Police' laid waste to Portland
  • ODF boss: Why 2026 wildfire season is worst
  • Free doula support for Black mothers
  • Fans clash at Moda Center over Indiana Fever's comments
  • Kotek, Drazan to face off in KOBI-TV debate
  • Oregon orders insurance $$ for wildfire victims
  • Sen. Brock Smith asks Feds to reconsider denial of FEMA funds for wildfires
  • Gusty winds, heat to test fire lines as crews make some gains on major Oregon wildfires
  • Just weeks after bills dropped, PGE wants to raise rates again. Here's why.
  • Oregon construction hiring slows even as companies stay busy
  • Rare brain disease detected in Oregon sheep. First known US case in 5 years
  • Social media defamation case moves forward
  • Tech manufacturer wins Oregon tax breaks for $1.5 billion expansion
  • The liquor aisle debate is back on Oregon's ballot horizon
  • New container redemption options announced after Delta Park closes
  • PPS school consolidations report
  • Oregon DHS employee arrested for child neglect after infant left in car
  • Random: 10-car window smash, suspect flees
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    July 31, 2026
  • Drazan commits to debates - Kotek declines
  • Kotek orders data center land withdraw
  • Oregonians can't afford basics
  • Oregon on pace for most historic wildfires
  • PGE seeks 8th consecutive rate increase
  • Blazers Prez: Litigation threat ‘wielded as weapon'
  • College tuition waiver for homeless students
  • Economy slowed a bit
  • Lars Larson: Truth on Oregon wildfires
  • Naked man released early from jail before kidnapping
  • Portland moves to regulate robotaxis
  • Ranchers protecting their land from wildfires
  • Rep. Iverson: Fair Federal Wildfire Funding
  • Shelter staff told guests they could 'get high' nearby — according to whistleblower
  • The fight to save Southern Oregon University
  • Week of Activities Planned for Lloyd Center's Final Days
  • What's in Portland's arena renovation term sheet?
  • ‘OPB Politics Now': SW WA race could decide Congress
    • July 30, 2026
  • Big changes coming for those on Oregon Health Plan
  • Tiny city hemorrhaging leaders
  • Daimler Truck ends production in Portland — 375 jobs eliminated
  • Blazers: Lawsuit threat holds up arena deal
  • Drazan accepts more debate invites. Kotek hides.
  • ODOT threatens 500 job cuts
  • Rep. Salinas goes to Houston to protest ICE
  • 1,900 affordable apartments still not filled
  • Food cart pods could close under city rules
  • Portland police funding measure fails first review
  • Sec. State: Portland's ballot verification lacks transparency
  • Council Punts Performing Arts Center Vote
  • Disabled Portlanders sue city over emergency planning
  • EV rebate program to reopen
  • Homeless man builds huge 2-story house
  • Hospital operating losses are $450M
  • Locals concerned over Detroit Lake drawdown
  • Medicaid Shortfall Follows Decade-Long Growth in State Spending
  • North Portland BottleDrop to close Friday — years of complaints
  • Oil Terminal Sues Portland for Delaying Transfer of Franchise
  • Oregon holds the nation's four biggest active wildfires
  • PDX Housing Center changes name, expands statewide
  • Poll: Universal basic income
  • Portland's War on Cars 1: Losing the War on the Automobile
  • Roseburg will explore creating homeless urban campgrounds
  • School board members blast Brim-Edwards — question her campaign for county chair
  • Sens. Merkley, Murray raise alarm over plans to send ICE to polls
  • Woman pleads guilty to kicking officer at Portland ICE protest