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Records Show City Staff, PR Firm Coordinating to Polish Urban Alchemy’s Image
Public records reveal Portland officials collaborated with Urban Alchemy’s PR firm to manage messaging and counter allegations of misconduct at city-funded homeless shelters, sparking transparency…
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5mGood Morning, News: An Update on Wildfire Season, Oregon Unprepared for Potential Tsunami, and Canada Strikes Back in Trade War. By Taylor Griggs.
Portland enjoys a warm week while wildfire risks persist. The report covers shifting weather patterns, tsunami preparedness, international election concerns, and global trade tensions affecting the United States.
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6mTHE TRASH REPORT: Anne Hathaway Frightens Randy Quaid, and JD Vance and Virginian Bats Frighten Us All. By Elinor Jones.
Join Elinor Jones for a sassy, fast-paced roundup of celebrity gossip, political scandals, weird news, and updates from the world of rap, movies, and local Oregon quirks.
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6mGood Morning News: No Recount for Cops’ Raid on Climate Funds, Imprisoned Portland Protestor Speaks to the Mercury, and Trump’s Former Labor Secretary Did What? By Jeremiah Hayden.
This edition covers local ballot updates, Portland infrastructure projects, community events, and national news regarding political accountability and global disaster relief efforts during the Labor Day weekend.
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8mThe Faults in Our Stars (September 2026)
Navigate the chaos of late summer and the upcoming full moon in Aries with this acerbic and biting astrological forecast that spares no sign from its stinging wit.
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7mWhat’s New in Portland Food: Clark’s Coffee and the Richmond Club Step In, and Dinger’s Deli and Jade Rabbit Return
Explore the vibrant evolution of Portland’s culinary landscape as popular new eateries, beloved revivals, and community-driven events bring fresh energy to the city’s dining scene this month.