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19 stories · Today in Portland

business2d ago

AI TLDR

Amazon has suspended its partnership with cargo carrier 21 Air following a plane crash at a Miami runway. The accident, which occurred last week, resulted in five fatalities.

KGW
crime2d ago

AI TLDR

A man has pleaded not guilty to charges regarding the death of Tasia Fortune. Her body was discovered hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.

KGW
communitySep 8, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A community builds a safer route to school in the shadows of freeways.

BikePortland
communitySep 2, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Our resident route expert will help you know before your go to the crows.

BikePortland
communityAug 28, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Carissa Conklin found cycling through grief. Now it brings her nothing but joy.

BikePortland
local4h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Flying itself can be stressful, but passengers say some airports are doing a better job than others when it comes to the airport experience, according to a new study released Wednesday.

KOIN 6
sports4h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The NBA’s top executive had some strong words on the state of Portland’s arena deal, or lack thereof.

KOIN 6
local5h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One in three Oregonians rely on Medicaid for access to healthcare, but federal funding could be at risk if Oregon Health Authority doesn't make changes. The agency paid up to an estimated $4.1 million in overpayments between 2020 and 2024, according to a report released Wednesday by Oregon Secretary of State [...]

KOIN 6
local5h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A Salem man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday with a lifetime of supervision to follow after he pleaded guilty to multiple sexual assault charges.

KOIN 6
politics6h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Public officials are speaking out after Portland City Councilor Mitch Green's deleted tweets against Portland police were unveiled.

KOIN 6
culture7h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington faced calls for resignation from several local officials after being filmed raising her middle finger at fellow commissioner Nafisi Fai during a public meeting.

KOIN 6
politics8h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Hood River County on Wednesday to address extreme dryness and increased wildfire risks.

KOIN 6
local8h ago

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The man who pleaded guilty to damaging a government vehicle before a Border Patrol agent shot him was sentenced on Wednesday and will face deportation.

KOIN 6
communityAug 26, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Location: East Portland, OregonCompensation: $63K-$65K annuallySchedule: M-F 9-5; occasional work before 9am, after 5pm, and weekends requiredTerm: Grant-funded through 6/30/2029, with the possibility of extension The Role The Bike Bus Coordinator is the backbone of Bike Bus PDX’s emerging East Portland bike bus programs! This position will work closely with families, school staff, school districts ...

BikePortland
communityAug 25, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

If Portland ever wants a real urban off-road trail network, it's time to scrap the existing master plan.

BikePortland
businessAug 24, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Job Title E-Bike Mechanic Company / Organization Mokwheel Factory Store Job Description E-Bike Mechanic — Mokwheel Factory Store (Tualatin, OR) $25.00/hr · W-2 · 20–25 hrs/week to start, growing to 30+ by summer 2027 Who we are. We’re Oregon’s flagship Mokwheel dealer — “The Bike Shop That Has Your Back.” We sell fat-tire electric bikes ...

BikePortland
eventsAug 17, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

It was the type of ridiculous, free, fun event that Bike Summer is beloved for.

BikePortland
eventsAug 17, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The world's largest handmade bicycle show returns to Zidell Yards in South Waterfront.

BikePortland
communityAug 13, 2026

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A memo one Portlander wishes PBOT would write.

BikePortland
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