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Art Rutkin Elementary School celebrates grand opening

More than 200 individuals attended the May 25, celebration of TTSD's newest school. Read moreArt Rutkin Elementary School celebrates grand opening

ODOT says it 'missed the mark' in pushing for tolling freeways

Oregon’s transportation agency acknowledges its overly bureaucratic attitude toward earning the public’s trust and creating meaningful community engagement surrou… Read moreODOT says it 'missed the mark' in pushing for tolling freeways

Fire destroys Southwest Portland office building early Wednesday

A large fire heavily damaged an office building in Southwest Portland early Wednesday morning. Read moreFire destroys Southwest Portland office building early Wednesday

Shake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Tanaka, a Portland-based restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food, will open a second store there, too. Read moreShake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Tigard crowns four champions at state track, Sherwood one

Amber Walker had already won the girls high jump on the final day of the OSAA 6A track and field state championships on Saturday, May 27. Read moreTigard crowns four champions at state track, Sherwood one

Tualatin girls track win 6A state title

Tualatin’s Lauren Ayers utilized a 70-second lap bell to drop the field and win the 3,000-meter state title at the OSAA 6A track and field state championships on … Read moreTualatin girls track win 6A state title

OPINION: Protecting agricultural viability in Washington County

As Oregonians, we are lucky to have agriculture deeply seeded in our economy and cultural heritage. Read moreOPINION: Protecting agricultural viability in Washington County

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Art Rutkin Elementary School celebrates grand opening

More than 200 individuals attended the May 25, celebration of TTSD's newest school. Read moreArt Rutkin Elementary School celebrates grand opening

Forest Grove Police Log: Police break car window to rescue trapped child

The Forest Grove Police Department reports calls for service from May 12-18, 2023. Read moreForest Grove Police Log: Police break car window to rescue trapped child

Tigard Police Log: Brawl breaks out at local sports bar

The Tigard Police Department lists calls for service from May 14-20, 2023. Read moreTigard Police Log: Brawl breaks out at local sports bar

Tualatin Police Log: Parent reports swim instructor to police for unorthodox lesson

The Tualatin Police Department describes calls from May 16-22, 2023. Read moreTualatin Police Log: Parent reports swim instructor to police for unorthodox lesson

ODOT says it 'missed the mark' in pushing for tolling freeways

Oregon’s transportation agency acknowledges its overly bureaucratic attitude toward earning the public’s trust and creating meaningful community engagement surrounding… Read moreODOT says it 'missed the mark' in pushing for tolling freeways

Study: Oregon women are still earning less than men

A new study from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Oregon women earned more than 14% less than men in 2021. Read moreStudy: Oregon women are still earning less than men

Northbound Hwy 99W on-ramp to close as 217 work continues

Traffic from Southwest Pacific Highway onto Highway 217 northbound will be restricted due to a closure that begins May 31.

Tigard approves rules on homeless camping

New rules allow camping from 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. each day, city greenspaces and more can be used at night.

Shake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Tanaka, a Portland-based restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food, will open a second store there, too.

Tigard crowns four champions at state track, Sherwood one

Amber Walker had already won the girls high jump on the final day of the OSAA 6A track and field state championships on Saturday, May 27.

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Study: Oregon women are still earning less than men

A new study from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Oregon women earned more than 14% less than men in 2021.

What are the most popular baby names out there?

Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2022. Liam has topped the list for six years in a row, and Olivia has been the top choice for new p…

Shake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Tanaka, a Portland-based restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food, will open a second store there, too.

June garden calendar

Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices and encourages gardeners to practice preventive pest management rather than reacti…

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Business

How does Sherwood training facility fit into PGE's efforts to stop wildfires?

Portland General Electric experts met the media Wednesday, May 24, to talk about how high tech is helping fire mitigation efforts.

Shake Shack coming to Bridgeport Village

Tanaka, a Portland-based restaurant that serves Japanese comfort food, will open a second store there, too.

I-5 replacement bridge designs released to public, added lanes

The bi-state project to replace the aging I-5 Bridge has released new renderings of what the new connection between Portland and Vancouver could look like.

May Market News

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Sports

FROM THE SIDELINES: With assets firmly in hand, it's time for the Blazers to start walking the walk

With the NBA Draft roughly three weeks away and the league’s draft lottery now in the rearview mirror, Portland’s chips are firmly on the table for what will be the fr… Read moreFROM THE SIDELINES: With assets firmly in hand, it's time for the Blazers to start walking the walk

Jesuit’s Bennett, Nenow head list of Beaverton track and field standouts

Jesuit senior distance runner Jacob Nenow had a plan going into the boys 3,000-meter race at last week’s state track and field championships, held May 25-27, at Haywar… Read moreJesuit’s Bennett, Nenow head list of Beaverton track and field standouts