Portland approves controversial request for Zenith Energy, paving way for state permit
The city of Portland has approved a controversial land-use credential for Zenith Energy – a key step in the fuel company’s ...
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Study finds microplastics in nearly all tested seafood samples on US West Coast
A peer-reviewed study published by scientists from Portland State University and Oregon State University found the presence ...
Top Coastal Oregon Escapes – All the Best Beaches, Towns, and Attractions
What makes coastal Oregon such a captivating destination? The region offers over 360 miles of diverse landscapes – a tapestry ...
Portland had 2 homicides in January – down from 9 in January last year
The averaged about two dozen homicides annually in the 10 years before the pandemic. It averaged 79 homicides in the four ...
Oh baby! Oregon Zoo elephant Rose-Tu gives birth
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Rose-Tu gave birth to her new baby over the weekend, the Oregon Zoo announced Monday. The 30-year-old ...
Inside look at efforts to make Portland’s water supply fire-resistant
In an effort to safeguard the region’s drinking water from wildfire-related contaminants, the Portland Water Bureau is advancing its filtration capabilities to better prepare for future environmental ...
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Oregon cities would be allowed to raise gas taxes without asking voters under proposed bill
As state lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it's one of many options under ...
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Oregon eviction cases still climbing despite legislation supporting renters
Advocates say the surge in eviction cases shows that many working Oregon families can't afford the roofs over their heads.
Oregon Zoo welcomes new elephant calf after 20-month wait
Tu, a 30-year-old Asian elephant at the Oregon Zoo, gave birth to a healthy female calf at 4:29 p.m. on Saturday.
Weather Impact Alert days issued for possible snow this week
KGW issues Weather Impact Alert for Portland metro area with snow possible at 500 feet; winter warnings active for Coast ...
They left NYC to live in a tiny house on a farm in Oregon. To their surprise, life didn't get any slower.
"There was always something to prepare for living on the farm, and all of it felt like a tight deadline," Castro told ...
What unearthing odd discoveries tells us about Portland’s past
Police get up to 12 calls a year from people who think they've discovered human remains, only to find out later their digs ...