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Bend, a former mill town of about 20,000 people in the 1990s, grew to around 100,000 by 2025. Income inequality has also “surged” since 2019, according to Jonathan Taylor, the Central Oregon city’s urban renewal manager.

City housing and economic reports show yawning inequality in Bend

Wages aren’t keeping up with the cost of living and first-time homeownership is out of reach for most households, according to a recent report commissioned by the Central Oregon city.

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OPB @opb.org · 11h

Francisco Miranda, who was born in California, sent a tort claim to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem through his attorney on Monday, less than a week after his Oct. 2 arrest outside his workplace in Northeast Portland.

Milwaukie man to file suit after targeted ICE arrest in Portland

Francisco Miranda, who was born in California and is a U.S. citizen, was arrested outside of his workplace on Oct. 2.

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OPB @opb.org · 12h

The Zenith Energy fuel terminal can continue operating in Northwest Portland after state regulators issued an air quality permit. Environmental groups have spent years trying to stop Zenith from shipping and storing fuel within the city’s industrial district along the Willamette River.

Zenith Energy gets critical permit for fuel terminal in Portland

Environmental groups have spent years trying to stop regulators from issuing this permit to Zenith. That battle may be coming to an end.

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OPB @opb.org · 12h

While serving her two terms in the state Legislature, Nguyễn pushed for policies to reduce chronic absenteeism, expand early childhood care and ensure students with disabilities had the support they needed.

Oregon state Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41

The lawmaker representing parts of the Portland area had a reputation for being a thoughtful and kind lawmaker who pushed policies to improve the lives of children.

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OPB @opb.org · 13h

This news followed Noem’s Tuesday visit to Portland, where she visited the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, which has been the focus of months of protests opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

US Department of Homeland Security looking to purchase new facilities in Portland

At a meeting of the Cabinet at the White House on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem didn’t specify what kind of buildings she wanted to buy.

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OPB @opb.org · 15h

Ashland is offering residents and businesses the chance to practice their wildfire evacuation plans this Saturday.

Ashland plans practice wildfire evacuation drill for Saturday

Ashland is holding a wildfire evacuation drill for people and businesses to rehearse what they would do in a real evacuation, from gathering their belongings to practicing their evacuation route.

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OPB @opb.org · 17h

A federal appeals court expressed skepticism toward a temporary order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland city streets.

The judges did not immediately issue a ruling, but said that they would as quickly as possible.

Ninth Circuit Court skeptical of order blocking Trump’s troop deployment to Portland

Attorneys for the Trump administration make their case before a three-judge panel Thursday morning that the President has the authority to federalize the Oregon National Guard over the governor’s objections.

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Bradley W. Parks @bradleywparks.bsky.social · 21h

A federal appeals court will hear arguments this morning over whether the president can send the National Guard into Portland over the governor's objections. Oregon GOP politicians stay mostly silent on the Guard. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...

OPB’s First Look: Oregon National Guard case goes to court

A federal appeals court will hear arguments this morning over whether the president can send the National Guard into Portland. Here's your First Look at Thursday's news.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

The federal government program used to subsidize commercial flights in Pendleton got a last-minute reprieve from grinding to a halt due to the partial government shutdown. But immediate answers on how that might affect Eastern Oregon’s only commercial airport are in short supply.

Federal funding for Pendleton flights sees reprieve, but could stall next month

U.S. Department of Transportation says government shutdown means Essential Air Service funding will eventually run out.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

Some have spoken out in hearings, social media or in news reports, urging local law enforcement to protect the federal facility, while offering little opinion on the use of military members. Others have been virtually silent.

Many Oregon GOP lawmakers silent as Trump seeks National Guard deployment to Portland

OPB emailed every Republican state lawmaker in Oregon on Monday to ask whether they support the deployment of National Guard members to the Rose City. Two responded.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

In a statement Wednesday, Mayor Keith Wilson wrote that he “expressed openness” to the Trump administration about either taking over the lease or purchasing the South Waterfront facility. The idea was floated first by Corey Lewandowski, a close Trump associate, Wilson wrote.

Portland weighs taking over lease at ICE facility

The ramifications of the city taking over the federal facility lease were not immediately clear Wednesday.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

Oregon National Guard troops can remain under federal control – but can’t yet be deployed in Portland – under an order issued by a panel of federal appeals court judges.

Federal appeals court ruling keeps Oregon National Guard federalized ahead of oral arguments

The ruling does not allow troops onto Portland streets.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

Hush is an investigative podcast from OPB, uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest. In March 2019, in Rainier, Oregon, 18-year-old Sarah Zuber was found dead 400 feet from her front door. Six years later, her family still has no clue what happened to her.

‘Hush’ Episode 1: The last to see her alive

In March 2019, in the wooded hills above the rural river town of Rainier, Oregon, 18-year-old Sarah Zuber was found dead 400 feet from her front door. Six years later, her family still has no clue what happened to their daughter.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

The Tigard City Council has selected a new mayor to lead the city forward following a contentious period at City Hall. In a 5-1 vote Tuesday night, the council appointed Councilor Yi-Kang Hu to the mayor’s seat vacated by Heidi Lueb last month.

Tigard Councilor Yi-Kang Hu appointed mayor after tumultuous few weeks

Hu will fill a mayor’s seat left open by last month's resignation of former Mayor Heidi Lueb.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

Springfield police say their armored SUV isn't up for the tough terrain they sometimes face, and they've had to wait for other agencies to assist on dangerous, gun-related incidents.

Springfield signs off on the purchase of new ‘Bearcat’ armored vehicle for police

The City Council voted Monday to use nearly $470,000 of federal forfeiture funds, which are assets the government seizes if it believes they are from, or used in crime, to purchase the vehicle.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

Here’s a little news break for your social feed. There’s nothing like a crisp autumn morning in Portland, Oregon.

OPB captured the Rose City sunrise by drone on Tuesday, Oct. 7, showcasing the Willamette River, bridges, skyline and view of Mount Hood.

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Who is Karin Immergut, the Trump-appointed federal judge who blocked national guard deployment in Portland?

Colleagues say Oregon judge who blocked Trump troop deployment is ‘well-respected’ and ‘has no fear’

U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut is now at the center of one of the most consequential cases over executive authority in modern presidential history.

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Bradley W. Parks @bradleywparks.bsky.social · 1d

Kotek denounces Trump's actions and mischaracterization of Portland. Noem visits the Rose City. Who is Karin Immergut? A new season of "Hush" starts today. Plus, glam shots of Portland sunrise. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...

OPB’s First Look: Kotek speaks out on Trump’s troop deployment

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has been in the middle of it all as President Donald Trump tries to deploy troops to Portland. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

For Vera Vasquez of the Siletz, the apartment at Kloshe Illahee Haws is a chance for housing security after years of struggling, including experiencing being unhoused. “It means my son gets to stay in the same school, my brother and my kids and I will have a safe, stable home."

Siletz opens affordable housing project in Salem

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians held ribbon cutting to celebrate Kloshe Illahee Haws, a new 39-unit affordable housing project open to Siletz citizens and the broader Salem community.

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OPB @opb.org · 1d

The governor spoke with OPB's "Think Out Loud" yesterday about recent events in Portland, where the president wants to deploy National Guard troops. Whether Trump has that authority now rests in the courts. In Kotek's view, it is unlawful and "the rule of law has to hold.”

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek denounces president’s attempts to send National Guard to Portland

Kotek told OPB's "Think Out Loud" that there is "not a factual need" for National Guard troops in Portland.

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OPB @opb.org · 2d

The Oregon Military Museum located at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas County announced Saturday it would close “due to circumstances” – the same day that troops from the California National Guard arrived at the base.

Oregon Military Museum shutters for several months as California National Guard troops arrive

The recently re-opened museum at Camp Withycombe says it will open to the public again in January.

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OPB @opb.org · 2d

The Trump administration has tapped a former Oregon Senate Republican leader as an assistant labor secretary, bringing him into an agency headed by another Oregon Republican.

Trump picks former Oregon state senator for labor department role

For weeks, speculation has been growing over whether Sen. Daniel Bonham, R-The Dalles, could be leaving Oregon for a job with the U.S. Department of Labor, now headed by former Oregon U.S. Rep. and current Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

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Over Oregon's monthlong special legislative session, lawmakers spent most it doing zero legislating.

But because state law dictates that members of the House and Senate must receive a $178 per diem when in session, they were paid anyway. To the tune of about $270,000.

Oregon’s special legislative session cost taxpayers $270,000

This year’s star-crossed special legislative session was the longest — and priciest — in more than a decade.

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On Sunday, U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut blocked President Trump's deployment of the Oregon National Guard. She is now at the center of one of the most consequential cases over executive authority in modern presidential history. Here's a deep dive into who she is.

Karin Immergut, judge who blocked Trump’s troop deployment, ‘well respected’ and ‘has no fear’

U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut is now at the center of one of the most consequential cases over executive authority in modern presidential history.

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OPB @opb.org · 2d

A panel of judges is set to hear arguments Thursday on the Trump administration's appeal of the restraining order blocking the president from deploying the National Guard to Portland. But they could decide before then.

Appeals court sets Thursday hearing on Portland National Guard deployment

Judges may decide to issue a ruling earlier than that based on legal filings from the Trump administration, Oregon and Portland.

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