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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · 3d

A group of Oregon lawmakers is urging immigration officials to release a Portland woman from custody after proceedings to remove her from the United States were dismissed. @koin6.bsky.social

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 9d

The Portland City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday, codifying Portland’s status as a sanctuary city. But what does that mean?

Portland City Council codifies sanctuary city status

Portland City Council passed an ordinance on Wednesday, codifying Portland’s status as a sanctuary city.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 9d

Lardo is offering $3 beers to anyone dressed in an inflatable costume this Saturday and free beers to anyone dressed at a certain animal.

Lardo offers beer to inflatable protesters on Saturday

Protesters in Portland are taking to the streets in a protest against the Trump Administration, and Lardo is offering discounted beers to anyone wearing an inflatable costume.

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · 18d

After community members rallied online, a Grammy-nominated artist, known for his killer mustache and backflips, was seen Friday leading students on a bike ride through a Portland neighborhood.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 19d

"I’ve always been a huge Colbert fan — this is like meeting Elvis."

Jeff Gianola’s Journal: Talking with Stephen Colbert

The first interview wraps up and I make a decision: I throw out my written questions and decide I’m just going to let Colbert be Colbert.

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · Sep 17

Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night talk show is being suspended at ABC over his viral comments about Charlie Kirk.

ABC Suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ “Indefinitely” Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night talk show is being suspended at ABC over his viral comments about Charlie Kirk.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Sep 17

The City of Portland announced it will be issuing a land use violation notice for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility located in South Portland. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/city-of-portland-to-issue-land-use-violation-notice-for-ice-facility/?cid=bluesky_

City of Portland to issue land use violation notice for ICE facility

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The City of Portland announced it will be issuing a land use violation notice for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility located in South Portland. Following …

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Sep 17

Portland has a reputation for its coffee culture. But is the Rose City home to the best coffee in the United States?
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/is-portland-the-best-coffee-city-study-reveals-top-coffee-spots-in-the-u-s/?cid=bluesky_

Is Portland the top coffee city? Rankings released

Portland has a reputation for its coffee culture. But is the Rose City home to the best coffee in the United States?

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · Sep 17

The DOJ is accusing Oregon of violating federal election laws by not handing over data on Oregon voters. #orpol

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Sep 17

"If the President wants to use the DOJ to go after his political opponents and undermine our elections, I look forward to seeing them in court."

Department of Justice sues Oregon for failing to share voter data

The United States Department of Justice filed lawsuits against Oregon and Maine on Tuesday, accusing the states of violating federal election laws by not sharing state voter rolls, the department a…

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case led by Oregon AG @danrayfield.bsky.social
challenging tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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Supreme Court to hear Oregon's case challenging Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear a case on Tuesday led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, challenging tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Sep 8

In late September, “pure, delicious magic” is returning to Portland.
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Third annual Portland Bread Fest returns with ‘pastry wizards,’ ‘carb-loving creators’

In late September, “pure, delicious magic” is returning to Portland.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Aug 28

Trump administration threatens to pull Oregon, Washington education grants over gender teachings

Oregon could lose a federal grant over gender ideology

Oregon and Washington are among states that could lose federal education funding based on their sexual education curricula, the Trump administration announced Tuesday.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is warning that the Trump administration is overstepping its federal authority after requesting data on Oregon voters.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-rejects-agreement-to-share-voter-data-with-trump-administration/?cid=bluesky_

Oregon rejects agreement to share voter data with DOJ

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is warning that the Trump administration is overstepping its federal authority after requesting data on Oregon voters.

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · Aug 7

After the Trump admin announced plans to end a program meant to help communities prep for natural disasters, a judge has barred the admin from shifting funds tied to the program.

“The funds, if spent on other purposes, will be lost forever,” U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns wrote.

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Judge bars Trump admin from shifting disaster prep funds in Washington-led suit

After the Trump administration announced plans to shut down a program meant to help communities prepare for natural disasters, a federal judge has barred the admin from shifting funds tied to the p…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jul 31

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will return to “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert on Thursday for her first post-election interview.

Harris to give Colbert her first interview since 2024 election

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will return to “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert on Thursday for her first post-election interview since her November loss to President Donald Trump.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jul 22

The call for a special session comes after ODOT laid off more than 480 workers. Details: https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/kotek-calls-for-special-legislative-session-amid-odot-layoffs-transportation-crisis/?cid=bluesky_

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jul 2

A s’mores shop that debuted in Portland just a few months ago has already expanded to the suburbs.
https://www.koin.com/news/food/newly-opened-portland-smores-bar-expands-with-suburban-outpost/?cid=bluesky_

Newly-opened Portland s’mores bar expands with suburban outpost

Downtown Portland’s Toasted S’mores Bar opened on 1126 SW Alder St. in January.

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · Jun 26

After the announcement the Portland Trail Blazers were going up for sale left some uncertainty for the franchise, @wyden.senate.gov
is sure about one thing: keeping the team in the Rose City.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 26

Portland-made documentary aims to make senior homelessness ‘personal’

Portland-made film shines light on senior homelessness

A Portland non-profit, Humans for Housing, is taking its documentary to Capitol Hill in an effort to shine a light on senior homelessness.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 22

Travel Portland’s outside PR firm is working to boost Portland’s image, and most recently amplified Mayor Keith Wilson’s message on the “No Kings” protest.

Travel Portland’s outside PR firm works to revamp city’s image amid ‘No Kings,’ ICE protests

In 2020, Portland joined nationwide racial justice protests, saw some violent clashes, witnessed the homelessness and fentanyl crises grow and the downtown office vacancy rate skyrocketed, leaving …

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 18

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill aiming to strengthen the state’s oversight of the Oregon National Guard amid “increasing instances of federal overreach,” when deploying the military.

Oregon lawmakers consider strengthening National Guard oversight

After President Trump mobilized California’s National Guard amid protests over the administration’s immigration enforcement, Oregon lawmakers are now considering a bill that would give …

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 9

Three Nike garment workers from Indonesia have filed a labor complaint in Oregon, alleging wage theft, hour violations and discrimination by the apparel giant.

Nike workers allege wage theft in Oregon labor complaint

Three Nike garment workers from Indonesia have filed a labor complaint in Oregon, alleging wage theft, hour violations and discrimination by the apparel giant.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 5

Is Merkley leaning towards re-election? Here's what he said in an interview with KOIN 6.

Is Senator Merkley running for re-election in 2026?

As Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) approaches the end of his third term in 2026, it is not clear if he’s running for re-election or plans to retire from Congress.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · Jun 3

Two years after launching Bread Fest in Portland, festival founder Brad Kohler is opening his first bread-centric bakery in the Central Eastside.
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Portland Bread Fest founder opening first bakery

Two years after launching Bread Fest in Portland, festival founder, Brad Kohler, is opening his first bread-centric bakery in the Central Eastside.

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Michaela Bourgeois @michaelabourgeois.bsky.social · May 30

After a Washington woman’s death during the 2021 heat dome in the Pacific Northwest, a new lawsuit filed by her daughter is seeking accountability from major oil companies.

#Washington #climate

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Lawsuit blames Big Oil for WA woman's heat dome death

After a Washington woman’s death during the 2021 heat dome in the Pacific Northwest, a new lawsuit filed by her daughter is seeking accountability from major oil companies.

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