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If big city life gets you down, it's easy to find an escape from the hubbub. One such place you can do so is Woodburn, ...

Portland's sewer system combines sewage and runoff into the same pipes. Sometimes heavy rains cause those pipes to overflow. But a sewer overhaul 14 years ago has drastically reduced this pollution.

If you’re an urban planning nerd, a lover of great cities, and/or you’re looking for reasons to be optimistic about the future of Portland, consider attending a special event Sunday that will give you ...

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Portland is facing potentially multimillion-dollar increases in costs for staff salaries, debt obligations ...

Those are some of the conclusions of a long-awaited report from the tax advisory group of the Portland Central City Task Force, a panel convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 to rehabilitate Portland ...

We'll know soon. Cleveland Cavaliers @ Oklahoma City Thunder Current Records: Cleveland 34-5, Oklahoma City 33-6 The Thunder are on a six-game streak of home wins, while the Cavaliers are on a six ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs are are 34-5, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Office of the Maine State Treasurer is well-stocked with snacks. It's a habit from Joe Perry's career before he began the new job last week. Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in ...

Multnomah County officials issued a cold weather advisory Friday as overnight temperatures are expected to be at or below 32 degrees this weekend. According to the National Weather Service ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – After a historic meeting last week, the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder again today – Thursday, Jan. 16 – at Paycom Center in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland City Council held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss the potential for increasing the city budget by up to $4.6 million. The council voted to pull that extra ...