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Moneyball: The Moda Center Controversy Explained.
Portland faces a $600 million dilemma as Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon seeks public funding for Moda Center renovations, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and the team's local future.
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4m“We Wish We Could Be better”: Portland Thorns End 2026 Season With Tough Quarterfinals Loss
Following a difficult 4-1 loss to the Washington Spirit, the Portland Thorns reflect on a challenging season marked by injuries and transitions, looking ahead to future growth and rebuilding.
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11m“Just the Beginning”: Portland Progressives Say Voters Affirmed Support for Their Vision.
Portland voters reelected incumbent City Council members, including democratic socialist candidates, effectively rejecting well-funded opposition campaigns and reaffirming the city’s shift toward progressive and socialist political leadership.
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6mHundreds of City Workers to Strike Next Week, Barring 11th-Hour Miracle.
Portland city workers represented by CPPW are poised to strike on November 9 following ten months of failed contract negotiations, potentially disrupting essential city and emergency support services.
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6mGood Morning News: Local Candidates Concede Races, City Employees Set to Strike, and… Toilet Rats? By Jeremiah Hayden.
Portland navigates election updates, upcoming city worker strikes, and a controversial human rights investment policy, while California takes a historic step by commuting all state death row sentences.
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5mGood Morning, News: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek Claims Victory, Fire at Jackie’s PDX, and NASA Warns Hubble Telescope Could Fall to Earth. By Suzette Smith.
Catch up on Portland's latest election updates, local venue fires, indie cinema picks, and a roundup of national and international headlines, including space news and legal proceedings.