I loved living in Portland, Oregon, for years. I planned to stay there forever until a town 5 hours away changed my mind.
I loved Portland but had to leave when it got too expensive and overwhelming. I now happily live in Baker City, a small Oregon town hours away.
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Limits on Oregon property taxes exacerbate Portland's budget mess
The Portland City Council is looking for ways to address a massive budget shortfall, but one of the drivers of the deficit — declining property taxes — is an ongoing issue with no easy fix, some experts say.
Oregon DMV closing east Portland location after complaints to landlord
The Oregon DMV will close its busy Mall 205 location at the end of January, citing sewage smells, sporadic water pressure and a list of other maintenance problems the department says plague the office.
Portland Bridal Show canceled days before event, vendors left in the dark
Portland Bridal Show at the Oregon Convention Center will not take place this weekend as originally scheduled.
Portland Public Schools says it may need to shed up to 228 positions to close $41 million budget gap
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong planned to unveil the first detailed look at what $41.3 million in cuts could mean for students, teachers and school communities, including the loss of 228 positions across the district.
Oregon protesters, feds settle lawsuit accusing law enforcement of excessive force in 2020
A group of racial justice protesters reached a settlement with the federal government after filing a lawsuit accusing agents of using excessive force in 2020.
Oregon officials on federal memo to comply with immigration policy
The U.S. Dept. of Justice sent federal prosecutors a memo to investigate state and local officials who interfere with President Trump’s new immigration laws.
4 Chilean Nationals arrested in Oregon for multi-state home burglary ring
A multi-state home burglary ring, on the east coast, ended in Oregon with local and federal authorities arresting four of the seven accused Chilean nationals on Jan. 8 in Carlton, right outside of McMinnville.
Portland mayor reaffirms sanctuary city status amid federal immigration concerns
Mayor Keith Wilson has expressed concerns over the new federal administration's immigration enforcement plans.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
Whether you’re a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Portland, Oregon, nearby cities, and nationwide, and which roles they’re looking to fill.
'Building community and coming together' the focal point of Portland rally against Trump
A day after President Trump's inauguration, activists opposing Trump and his policies gathered to lift each other up and prepare for the next four years.
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Corbett alum Ally Schimel goes from walk-on to scholarship player at Oregon State
Ally Schimmel started 2025 speechless. The college freshman took her talents to Oregon State this season as a walk-on, that is until she rang in the new year in a way