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Happy Friday! Dry skies are returning to the Portland metro area for the weekend.
https://www.koin.com/weather/drier-days-return-to-portland-metro-area-this-weekend/?cid=bluesky_
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Drier days return to Portland metro area this weekend
The wet weather is coming to an end after soaking rains drenched the region this Thanksgiving holiday.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Friday! Dry skies are returning to the Portland metro area for the weekend.
https://www.koin.com/weather/drier-days-return-to-portland-metro-area-this-weekend/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/drier-days-return-to-portland-metro-area-this-weekend/?cid=bluesky_
A downed power line lit a tree and a car on fire in Northeast Portland early Friday morning, officials said.https://www.koin.com/news/portland/downed-power-line-ignites-tree-vehicle-in-northeast-portland/?cid=bluesky_
Downed power line ignites tree, vehicle in Northeast Portland
A downed power line lit a tree and a car on fire in Northeast Portland early Friday morning, officials said.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A downed power line lit a tree and a car on fire in Northeast Portland early Friday morning, officials said.https://www.koin.com/news/portland/downed-power-line-ignites-tree-vehicle-in-northeast-portland/?cid=bluesky_
A small electrical fire prompted smoke and alarms in a Downtown Portland high-rise early Friday morning.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/small-electrical-fire-prompts-smoke-alarms-in-downtown-portland-high-rise/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/small-electrical-fire-prompts-smoke-alarms-in-downtown-portland-high-rise/?cid=bluesky_
Small electrical fire prompts smoke, alarms in Downtown Portland high-rise
Fire crews responded to a fire in a Downtown Portland high-rise early Friday morning, officials said.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A small electrical fire prompted smoke and alarms in a Downtown Portland high-rise early Friday morning.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/small-electrical-fire-prompts-smoke-alarms-in-downtown-portland-high-rise/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/small-electrical-fire-prompts-smoke-alarms-in-downtown-portland-high-rise/?cid=bluesky_
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a car on Interstate 405, officials said.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pedestrian-dead-after-crash-on-interstate-405-early-friday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pedestrian-dead-after-crash-on-interstate-405-early-friday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
Pedestrian dead after crash on Interstate 405 early Friday morning
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a car on Interstate 405, officials said.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a car on Interstate 405, officials said.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pedestrian-dead-after-crash-on-interstate-405-early-friday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pedestrian-dead-after-crash-on-interstate-405-early-friday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
Trump announced that Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had died, while Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, was “fighting for his life.” https://www.koin.com/news/headlines/ap-us-news/trump-says-one-of-the-two-west-virginia-national-guard-members-shot-by-afghan-national-has-died/?cid=bluesky_
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, w…
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November 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Trump announced that Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, had died, while Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, was “fighting for his life.” https://www.koin.com/news/headlines/ap-us-news/trump-says-one-of-the-two-west-virginia-national-guard-members-shot-by-afghan-national-has-died/?cid=bluesky_
The Union Gospel Mission in downtown Portland prepared hundreds of hot plates of food for people in need on Thanksgiving Day. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/its-important-union-gospel-mission-feeds-hundreds-in-need-for-thanksgiving-in-portland/?cid=bluesky_
‘It’s important’: Union Gospel Mission feeds hundreds in need for Thanksgiving in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Union Gospel Mission in downtown Portland prepared hundreds of hot plates of food for people in need on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday. With over 450 meals prepared by the c…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Union Gospel Mission in downtown Portland prepared hundreds of hot plates of food for people in need on Thanksgiving Day. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/its-important-union-gospel-mission-feeds-hundreds-in-need-for-thanksgiving-in-portland/?cid=bluesky_
While the cleanup effort started as soon as the flames were put out, some survivors are still trying to pick up the pieces. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/its-pretty-rough-here-survivors-of-rowena-fire-struggle-to-rebuild/?cid=bluesky_
‘It’s pretty rough here’: Survivors of Rowena Fire struggle to rebuild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s been more than five months since the Rowena Fire ravaged close to 4,000 acres of the Columbia River Gorge. While the cleanup effort started as soon as the flames …
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November 28, 2025 at 4:58 AM
While the cleanup effort started as soon as the flames were put out, some survivors are still trying to pick up the pieces. https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/its-pretty-rough-here-survivors-of-rowena-fire-struggle-to-rebuild/?cid=bluesky_
In the Portland tradition of keeping it weird, there was a series of unique Thanksgiving celebrations held around the Rose City on Thursday. https://www.koin.com/positivelyportland/unique-thanksgiving-celebrations-held-around-portland/?cid=bluesky_
Unique Thanksgiving celebrations held around Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In the Portland tradition of keeping it weird, there was a series of unique Thanksgiving celebrations held around the Rose City on Thursday. The Oregon Humane Society was th…
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November 28, 2025 at 4:09 AM
In the Portland tradition of keeping it weird, there was a series of unique Thanksgiving celebrations held around the Rose City on Thursday. https://www.koin.com/positivelyportland/unique-thanksgiving-celebrations-held-around-portland/?cid=bluesky_
The 6A and 5A football state championship games are on Portland CW’s airwaves on Friday, and both feature a clash of programs who have seen a lot of recent success. https://www.koin.com/sports/6a-5a-state-football-championships-to-air-on-portland-cws-airwaves/?cid=bluesky_
6A, 5A state football championships to air on Portland CW’s airwaves
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The 6A and 5A football state championship games are on Portland CW’s airwaves on Friday, and both feature a clash of programs who have seen a lot of recent success. However…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The 6A and 5A football state championship games are on Portland CW’s airwaves on Friday, and both feature a clash of programs who have seen a lot of recent success. https://www.koin.com/sports/6a-5a-state-football-championships-to-air-on-portland-cws-airwaves/?cid=bluesky_
At Astoria High School, dancers take center stage while artistic director Jeanne Maddox Peterson gives notes from the wings. https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/astorias-little-ballet-theatre-celebrates-50-years-of-nutcracker-magic/?cid=bluesky_
Astoria’s Little Ballet Theatre celebrates 50 years of Nutcracker magic
Astoria, Ore. (KOIN) — As Thanksgiving winds down, many in Astoria are already turning their attention to the holiday season. This December, a small North Coast dance company will celebrate a big m…
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November 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
At Astoria High School, dancers take center stage while artistic director Jeanne Maddox Peterson gives notes from the wings. https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/astorias-little-ballet-theatre-celebrates-50-years-of-nutcracker-magic/?cid=bluesky_
The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trumps-data-center-embrace-spurs-energy-and-environment-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trumps-data-center-embrace-spurs-energy-and-environment-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
Trump’s data center embrace spurs energy and environment concerns
The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts. The administration has embraced data centers, which house the computers and infrastru…
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Trump administration’s data center push is spurring concerns about energy prices and environmental impacts.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trumps-data-center-embrace-spurs-energy-and-environment-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trumps-data-center-embrace-spurs-energy-and-environment-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
An American woman has been reported missing after she failed to return to a cruise ship in the Caribbean.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/us-woman-missing-after-not-returning-to-cruise-ship-in-caribbean/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/us-woman-missing-after-not-returning-to-cruise-ship-in-caribbean/?cid=bluesky_
US woman missing after not returning to cruise ship in Caribbean
Ann Evans departed for an organized island tour of Port St. Maarten but didn’t return to the bus or ship.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
An American woman has been reported missing after she failed to return to a cruise ship in the Caribbean.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/us-woman-missing-after-not-returning-to-cruise-ship-in-caribbean/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/us-woman-missing-after-not-returning-to-cruise-ship-in-caribbean/?cid=bluesky_
Officials said that the man suspected of shooting two National Guard members on Wednesday drove across the country from Washington state to do it.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/dc-shooting-suspect-worked-for-cia-in-afghanistan-drove-across-country-before-attack/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/dc-shooting-suspect-worked-for-cia-in-afghanistan-drove-across-country-before-attack/?cid=bluesky_
DC shooting suspect worked for CIA in Afghanistan; drove across country before attack
Rahmanaullah Lakanwal, 29, worked for the agency in Afghanistan prior to the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the same year he immigrated to America, the CIA says.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Officials said that the man suspected of shooting two National Guard members on Wednesday drove across the country from Washington state to do it.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/dc-shooting-suspect-worked-for-cia-in-afghanistan-drove-across-country-before-attack/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/dc-shooting-suspect-worked-for-cia-in-afghanistan-drove-across-country-before-attack/?cid=bluesky_
President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out” after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and “signs of fatigue.”
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trump-calls-female-reporter-ugly-both-inside-and-out-over-hit-piece/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trump-calls-female-reporter-ugly-both-inside-and-out-over-hit-piece/?cid=bluesky_
Trump calls female reporter ‘ugly, both inside and out’ over ‘hit piece’
“Mr. Trump, 79, is the oldest person to be elected to the presidency, and he is aging.”
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
President Trump on Wednesday called a New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out” after the outlet posted a story about his health, age and “signs of fatigue.”
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trump-calls-female-reporter-ugly-both-inside-and-out-over-hit-piece/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/trump-calls-female-reporter-ugly-both-inside-and-out-over-hit-piece/?cid=bluesky_
A suspect was arrested following a hit-and-run in Vancouver on Wednesday night.
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/suspect-arrested-after-hit-and-run-in-vancouver/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/suspect-arrested-after-hit-and-run-in-vancouver/?cid=bluesky_
Suspect arrested after hit-and-run in Vancouver
A suspect was arrested following a hit-and-run in Vancouver on Wednesday night.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A suspect was arrested following a hit-and-run in Vancouver on Wednesday night.
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/suspect-arrested-after-hit-and-run-in-vancouver/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/suspect-arrested-after-hit-and-run-in-vancouver/?cid=bluesky_
With Thanksgiving being celebrated this week, it means one thing — food and a lot of it.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner/?cid=bluesky_
How many calories are in the average thanksgiving dinner?
According to the Calorie Control Council, many Americans eat around 3,150 calories at a feast.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
With Thanksgiving being celebrated this week, it means one thing — food and a lot of it.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/how-many-calories-are-in-the-average-thanksgiving-dinner/?cid=bluesky_
Nora, a beloved polar bear, will soon bid her final farewell to Portlanders.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/nora-beloved-portland-polar-bear-will-say-goodbye-to-oregon-zoo-in-just-a-few-days/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/nora-beloved-portland-polar-bear-will-say-goodbye-to-oregon-zoo-in-just-a-few-days/?cid=bluesky_
Nora, beloved Portland polar bear, will say goodbye to Oregon Zoo in just a few days
“It would be amazing to see her raise some cubs and help ensure a long-term future for this very vulnerable species.”
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November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Nora, a beloved polar bear, will soon bid her final farewell to Portlanders.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/nora-beloved-portland-polar-bear-will-say-goodbye-to-oregon-zoo-in-just-a-few-days/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/nora-beloved-portland-polar-bear-will-say-goodbye-to-oregon-zoo-in-just-a-few-days/?cid=bluesky_
The 99th rendition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is about to hit the streets of New York City.
https://www.koin.com/news/photos-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-through-the-decades/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/photos-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-through-the-decades/?cid=bluesky_
Photos: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through the decades
It was originally known as the Macy’s Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy’s store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the t…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The 99th rendition of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is about to hit the streets of New York City.
https://www.koin.com/news/photos-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-through-the-decades/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/photos-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-through-the-decades/?cid=bluesky_
All northbound lanes on Interstate 5 are closed at Corbett Avenue after a crash Thursday morning.
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/crash-closes-northbound-i-5-early-thursday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/crash-closes-northbound-i-5-early-thursday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
Crash closes northbound I-5 early Thursday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All northbound lanes on Interstate 5 are closed at Corbett Avenue after a crash Thursday morning. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s TripChec…
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November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
All northbound lanes on Interstate 5 are closed at Corbett Avenue after a crash Thursday morning.
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/crash-closes-northbound-i-5-early-thursday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/crash-closes-northbound-i-5-early-thursday-morning/?cid=bluesky_
Thanksgiving is officially upon us, which means that you and your family members – including your pets – might be patiently awaiting a feast.
https://www.koin.com/news/thanksgiving-pet-guide-safe-and-unsafe-foods-for-your-pets/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/thanksgiving-pet-guide-safe-and-unsafe-foods-for-your-pets/?cid=bluesky_
Thanksgiving pet guide: Safe and unsafe foods for your pets
Thanksgiving is officially upon us, which means that you and your family members, including your pets, might be patiently awaiting a feast. Here are the foods that are safe – and dangerous – for yo…
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving is officially upon us, which means that you and your family members – including your pets – might be patiently awaiting a feast.
https://www.koin.com/news/thanksgiving-pet-guide-safe-and-unsafe-foods-for-your-pets/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/thanksgiving-pet-guide-safe-and-unsafe-foods-for-your-pets/?cid=bluesky_
Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo, has died. She turned two years old on July 31.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/kipekee-rare-spotless-giraffe-at-tennessee-zoo-dies/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/kipekee-rare-spotless-giraffe-at-tennessee-zoo-dies/?cid=bluesky_
Kipekee, rare spotless giraffe at Tennessee zoo, dies
RIP, Kipekee ❤️
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo, has died. She turned two years old on July 31.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/kipekee-rare-spotless-giraffe-at-tennessee-zoo-dies/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/national/kipekee-rare-spotless-giraffe-at-tennessee-zoo-dies/?cid=bluesky_
Happy Thanksgiving! Wet weather continues across the Pacific Northwest, but things are expected to dry out tomorrow.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-thanksgiving-day-around-portland-11272025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-thanksgiving-day-around-portland-11272025/?cid=bluesky_
Wet, windy Thanksgiving Day around Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wet weather remains across the Pacific Northwest as another system brings rain and wind back to the Portland area on Thanksgiving Day. Rainy weather is expected to dom…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Wet weather continues across the Pacific Northwest, but things are expected to dry out tomorrow.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-thanksgiving-day-around-portland-11272025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-thanksgiving-day-around-portland-11272025/?cid=bluesky_
The lawsuit filed over a deadly crash in Fairview last year was officially dismissed by the courts over the plaintiff’s failures in the legal process.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/lawsuit-over-deadly-fairview-plane-crash-dismissed/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/lawsuit-over-deadly-fairview-plane-crash-dismissed/?cid=bluesky_
Lawsuit over deadly Fairview plane crash dismissed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The lawsuit filed over a deadly crash in Fairview last year was officially dismissed by the courts over the plaintiff’s failures in the legal process. That crash happe…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The lawsuit filed over a deadly crash in Fairview last year was officially dismissed by the courts over the plaintiff’s failures in the legal process.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/lawsuit-over-deadly-fairview-plane-crash-dismissed/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/lawsuit-over-deadly-fairview-plane-crash-dismissed/?cid=bluesky_
Vancouver police said they’re seeking a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Wednesday night. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/vancouver-police-seek-hit-run-suspect-after-pedestrian-seriously-injured-in-crash/?cid=bluesky_
Vancouver police seek hit-run suspect after pedestrian seriously injured in crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Vancouver police said they’re seeking a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Wednesday night. Around 8:30 p.m., police responded …
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November 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Vancouver police said they’re seeking a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash on Wednesday night. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/vancouver-police-seek-hit-run-suspect-after-pedestrian-seriously-injured-in-crash/?cid=bluesky_
A man who is suspected of several sexual abuse crimes in the Pacific Northwest was arrested last week in New York City, authorities announced.
Man wanted in WashCo arrested in New York for sex abuse
A man who is suspected of several sexual abuse crimes in the Pacific Northwest was arrested last week in New York City, authorities announced.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A man who is suspected of several sexual abuse crimes in the Pacific Northwest was arrested last week in New York City, authorities announced.