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Native youth connect with culture to break cycles of addiction

Boys, age 12 to 17, are part of a 90-day youth residential treatment program to provide culturally competent addiction care to Native people.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

At Le’Cha, ice cream isn’t just for summer

The Deering Center cafe serves up soft serve in interesting flavors all year. Winter is coming, but ice cream doesn’t have to leave.

10 Most Overpaid NBA Coaches This Season

We rank the NBA's 10 most overpaid coaches, from high-priced underperformers to one whose record is so bad his pay doesn't even matter.

Letter: Workers’ compensation failing Maine workers

As a case lengthens, the more employer-friendly the system appears to become.

Oregon secretary of state candidates offer competing visions for office

Read is heavily favored to win. Oregon voters have elected just one Republican to serve as secretary of state since 1984 and Democrats currently hold every statewide elected office. Green Party candidate Nathalie Paravicini, a Portland naturopathic doctor, is also running for the office but has not raised any money for her campaign.

Colorado’s trial against the Kroger-Albertsons merger wraps up next week. Here’s four things you should know.

Supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons have been locking horns with Colorado’s attorney general for nearly three weeks as the companies defend their $25 billion merger in Denver district court.

People on the move: Cat shelter hires manager

NEW HIRES Make-A-Wish Maine has selected Brian Franks as its new president and CEO. Franks previously was the director of strategic planning and process at L.L.Bean. He received a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and master’s degrees in business administration and management information systems from Boston University.

Man killed in Falmouth hit-and-run remembered as loving father, generous friend

Jedidiah Watson, 44, was killed on Aug. 6. The suspect in the crash, Colin Guimont, 40, of New Gloucester, was arrested Friday.

After 36 years, accused killer in Oregon cold case to stand trial

An autopsy revealed Deborah Atrops was physically assaulted and strangled to death. She was 30. Then, the case went cold.

Providence cuts staff who help patients with communication difficulties

Providence Health & Services is eliminating several Portland-area nurses and communication specialists who serve patients with speech and language disabilities.

Portland Army Corps volunteers help Hurricane Milton victims through call center

Floridians are still suffering from the impacts of Hurricane Milton, and in Portland, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping out through a FEMA-funded call center.

See all homes sold in SW Portland, Oct. 7 to Oct. 13

The following is a listing of all home transfers in SW Portland reported from Oct. 7 to Oct. 13. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,

Oregon ballot Measure 118 sparks controversy and opposition from bipartisan groups

As the November election approaches, one item on the ballot is drawing significant attention and debate — Measure 118.

Portland mayoral hopeful once considered a long shot is best positioned to win, poll finds

Businessman Keith Wilson has surged in the race for Portland mayor, though nearly a third of voters are still undecided and significant uncertainty remains, according to a poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive.

What to Expect From Portland’s New Government

Portland City Council will never be the same. Literally. You probably already know that voters will soon elect an entirely new legislative body to lead the city. Come January, Portland’s 12 new city councilors will represent four geographic districts,

Opinion: This election, let’s take FDR’s words to heart

In 1933, in his inaugural speech, newly elected Franklin D. Roosevelt told a demoralized country in the depths of the Great Depression that the only thing America had to fear is fear itself – “nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”

Senate Intel chair frets about foreign actors spreading hurricane, election misinformation

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday indicated that he is concerned foreign actors are spreading misinformation related to the recovery from a pair of recent

PSU begins layoff process for nearly 100 faculty members, more expected

Barely three weeks into fall term at Portland State, faculty members are already receiving notice of possible layoffs. Nearly 100 non-tenure track faculty got notice Tuesday. And the union that represents them, PSU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, is expecting dozens more this week.

Portland mayoral candidates pitch plans to tame homelessness, improve policing during televised debate

The hourlong debate featured Portland Commissioners Rene Gonzalez, Carmen Rubio and Mingus Mapps, trucking executive Keith Wilson and stripper and arts advocate Liv Osthus. The five were chosen to participate from the 19 mayoral candidates who will appear on the ballot Nov. 5 based on their number of donors and money raised.

Homes at or under $800,000 in Portland metro area, Oct. 7 to 13

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Portland metro area, here's what sold for or under $800,000 between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13.

Edited video used to falsely claim Mike Pence endorsed Kamala Harris for president

In the original unedited video, former Vice President Mike Pence actually said he “could never vote” for Harris or her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

Five NBA teams who could struggle to start the season

NBA titles aren't won or lost in October, but a team's season can be derailed by a slow start. Whether due to injuries or a brutal early schedule, here are five NBA teams who may struggle to start the 2024-25 season.

Former Juvenile Center Worker Convicted for Relationship with Teen

A former employee of Children’s Village in Westchester County has been sentenced to 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to third-degree rape for

True Crime Tuesday: The disappearance of Margaret Diaz

Diaz was last seen leaving her 32nd birthday party on July 4th in Tacoma, Washington. After leaving the party she was never seen or heard from again. AM Extra was joined by the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast to talk more about the case.

Mother of Two-Year-Old Killed from Fentanyl Overdose Arrested

The mother of a two-year-old child who died from a suspected fentanyl overdose has been located and arrested, police said.

Arctic fox found in SE Portland

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - An Arctic fox was found in Willamette Park on Saturday and taken to the Wildlife Care Center. Arctic foxes aren’t native to Oregon and are considered an exotic species. According to the Wildlife Care Center, the fox was likely raised in captivity. She isn’t afraid of people and approached humans when she was rescued.

Today is final day to register online to vote in Maine

Voters can continue to register after Tuesday but must do so in-person at their local municipal office or at their polling place on Election Day.

NASA's Europa Clipper heads to Jupiter's moon, UO professor helped develop tools onboard

It was the start of a 1.8-billion-mile, five-and-a-half-year journey. NASA's "Europa Clipper" took off Monday from the Kennedy Space Center.The probe is headed

Portland mayoral candidates to debate Tuesday: How to watch

Portlanders will see a total of 19 mayoral candidates on the ballot. The Oregonian/OregonLive and KGW chose which candidates to invite to the debate based on who had amassed the highest numbers of Portland donors as well as who raised the most money in campaign contributions, excluding city matching funds.

Dillon Gabriel named Big 10 Co-Offensive Player of the Week

The quarterback threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score in Oregon's 32-31 victory over Ohio State.

Washington State, Oregon State, Week 8 Pac-12 Football Power Rankings

Week 8 of the college football schedule is upon us. To see how every Pac-12 team measures up to the rest of the conference, check out our power rankings below. Watch college football all season long on Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock and ESPN+.

Big change to autumn weather, including snow, coming to western US

Temperatures will tumble over much of the western United States from the middle to late part of the week with the lowest temperatures since last spring. The chiller air will also be accompanied by some snow over the higher elevations of the region,

Court docs: Oregon mom of toddler dead from suspected fentanyl exposure committed carjacking with man police shot

The mother of a toddler who died of a suspected fentanyl overdose has been linked to an armed carjacking and a man police recently shot in a standoff.

Snow is likely coming for the Cascades this week

According to Daniel Hartsock, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland, the snow level is expected to drop Wednesday to about 4,000 feet and there’s a 50% chance of four to six inches of snow accumulating in the Cascades at elevations above 5,000 feet.

What $300,000 can buy you in Portland metro area, Oct. 7 to 13

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Portland metro area, here's what sold for or under $300,000 between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13.