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Firefighters initiated a two-alarm response. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters knock out Christmas Day fire at Oregon church
Firefighters initiated a two-alarm response. No injuries were reported.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The ruling led to an unusual flurry of filings late on Christmas Eve when it appeared the state Department of Corrections intended to delay the trio’s release through the weekend.
State Supreme Court orders immediate release of 3 Oregon prisoners freed then rearrested
The ruling led to an unusual flurry of filings late on Christmas Eve when it appeared the state Department of Corrections intended to delay the trio’s release through the weekend.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Their comes weeks after a young entangled humpback whale was found stranded near Yachats.
Conservation groups urge Oregon to reduce whale deaths from crab fishing gear
Their comes weeks after a young entangled humpback whale was found stranded near Yachats.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Grand jury report cites gang violence and staff shortages at Woodburn prison where 60% of those in custody are now adults.
Oregon youth prison faces ‘cascading failures,’ contraband ‘out of control,’ report finds
Grand jury report cites gang violence and staff shortages at Woodburn prison where 60% of those in custody are now adults.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
New types of trees have been gaining popularity among growers in the Pacific Northwest.
Northwest Christmas tree growers are trying out new species in face of climate change
New types of trees have been gaining popularity among growers in the Pacific Northwest.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led the Oregon House when it passed some of the nation’s strongest laws protecting transgender health care.
Oregon leads lawsuit over feds efforts to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led the Oregon House when it passed some of the nation’s strongest laws protecting transgender health care.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The holiday windstorm has arrived with gusts far lower than forecasters feared.
Christmas Eve windstorm arrives with a whimper, Portland now ‘out of the woods’
The holiday windstorm has arrived with gusts far lower than forecasters feared.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The project will improve habitats for salmonids, reduce flood risk for coastal residents and enhance sediment retention.
Oregon’s central coast to receive $2.2M to restore tidal wetlands
The project will improve habitats for salmonids, reduce flood risk for coastal residents and enhance sediment retention.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Oregonian/OregonLive’s annual fundraising campaign is making a different to seniors, at-risk youth and people experiencing homelessness.
Help in trying times: See how the 2025 Season of Sharing campaign is assisting Oregonians in need
The Oregonian/OregonLive’s annual fundraising campaign is making a different to seniors, at-risk youth and people experiencing homelessness.
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December 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
At the Vatican, meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Christmas revelry returns to Bethlehem after Gaza war
At the Vatican, meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Check out this list of events for the week of Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026.
Winter Whale Watching, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’, and Joyous Kwanzaa: 10 things to do this week
Check out this list of events for the week of Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center staff cite trauma, high rents and medical costs as key factors driving homelessness.
Corvallis center helps homeless find path to stability, employment: Season of Sharing 2025
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center staff cite trauma, high rents and medical costs as key factors driving homelessness.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Rep. Greg Smith, who earns over $1 million annually with his wife, could see his development authority salary more than double despite owing $33,000 from an unauthorized pay increase.
Oregon development board considers rehiring lawmaker who broke ethics laws
Rep. Greg Smith, who earns over $1 million annually with his wife, could see his development authority salary more than double despite owing $33,000 from an unauthorized pay increase.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Gale Castillo will remain board chair through the end of December and attend board meetings in an advisory role for another three months, she said.
Business power broker departs Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
Gale Castillo will remain board chair through the end of December and attend board meetings in an advisory role for another three months, she said.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Portland's holiday music preferences show unique taste, according to Shazam data
Portland's holiday music taste is not what you'd expect — see which song beat Taylor Swift
Portland's holiday music preferences show unique taste, according to Shazam data
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December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
With the days growing gradually longer, that post-commute sunset won’t come for weeks.
When will Portland finally get a 5 p.m. sunset? It might be later than you think
With the days growing gradually longer, that post-commute sunset won’t come for weeks.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A swift kick strategically placed allowed the girl to run away from the 29-year-old suspect, court records say.
Quick-thinking 11-year-old thwarts kidnapping attempt in Vancouver, police say
A swift kick strategically placed allowed the girl to run away from the 29-year-old suspect, court records say.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Tickets for cosmic and regular tubing will go on sale Christmas Eve at noon.
Oregon’s biggest snow tubing park will open on Christmas Day
Tickets for cosmic and regular tubing will go on sale Christmas Eve at noon.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Holidays honoring Black Americans and celebrating public lands have been replaced for 2026.
Fee-free holidays get ‘patriotic’ overhaul on U.S. public lands
Holidays honoring Black Americans and celebrating public lands have been replaced for 2026.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The storm will start in the southern portions of the state and make its way northward throughout the day.
When will strongest winds pummel Portland on Christmas Eve day?
The storm will start in the southern portions of the state and make its way northward throughout the day.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
His death brings the number of homicides in Portland so far this year to 48.
56-year-old man dies from injuries in November SE Portland shooting
His death brings the number of homicides in Portland so far this year to 48.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Frozen raw shrimp that was sold at various retailers months ago is being recalled for possible radioactive contamination.
Even more radioactive shrimp sold, recalled in Oregon
Frozen raw shrimp that was sold at various retailers months ago is being recalled for possible radioactive contamination.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Lists include several gems, including classics by literary giants Jane Austen and (for the under 5 set) Mo Willems.
Oregon’s biggest library releases its most popular books of 2025
Lists include several gems, including classics by literary giants Jane Austen and (for the under 5 set) Mo Willems.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The brand will continue to sell coffee beans through wholesale accounts and its online store.
Say goodbye to one of our favorite Oregon coast coffee shops before it closes next week
The brand will continue to sell coffee beans through wholesale accounts and its online store.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM