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Data centers are straining electricity supplies even as Oregon tries to switch to renewable power. That’s put the grid’s reliability in doubt.
‘A 9-gigawatt problem’: Northwest’s soaring energy demand, supply constraints, could spark new power crisis
Data centers are straining electricity supplies even as Oregon tries to switch to renewable power. That’s put the grid’s reliability in doubt.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Finns in Lapland are generally used to the cold — but weather in north, central and east Europe has been more severe than usual.
Thousands of tourists stranded in Finland as temperatures drop to minus 34 degrees
Finns in Lapland are generally used to the cold — but weather in north, central and east Europe has been more severe than usual.
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January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
There is already a few players and coaches in the WNBA who may be extra excited to come play in Oregon in 2026.
Oregon’s WNBA connections: Sabrina Ionescu, Cameron Brink among basketball stars
There is already a few players and coaches in the WNBA who may be extra excited to come play in Oregon in 2026.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Police said both were wanted in connection with "previous, unrelated events."
Police arrest 2 at Portland ICE protests Saturday
Police said both were wanted in connection with "previous, unrelated events."
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January 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Expect a week of sunshine and weather in the mid 50's as a high pressure system dries out the Pacific Northwest.
‘Abnormally mild’ weather ahead for Portland after cloudy Sunday
Expect a week of sunshine and weather in the mid 50's as a high pressure system dries out the Pacific Northwest.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
While hospitality jobs bounced back all over the state, Portland's recovery faltered.
A return to ‘the Portlandia economy’? Not without hospitality jobs, city economists say
While hospitality jobs bounced back all over the state, Portland's recovery faltered.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
BEAR League succeeded in removing the huge black bear after state wildlife officials' attempts with air horns and paintball guns failed.
Bearbnb closed: 500-pound tenant evicted from crawl space under home
BEAR League succeeded in removing the huge black bear after state wildlife officials' attempts with air horns and paintball guns failed.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
If granted, Oregon would join Colorado and Washington, D.C. in ending the practice by immigration officers.
Oregon lawyers seek court order to halt ICE warrantless arrests
If granted, Oregon would join Colorado and Washington, D.C. in ending the practice by immigration officers.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
‘We have to show up’: Portlanders gather in the hundreds to protest Border Patrol shootings, immigration enforcement

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/01/we-have-to-show-up-outraged-portlanders-gather-in-the-hundreds-to-protest-border-patrol-shootings-immigration-enforcement.html 
January 11, 2026 at 5:35 AM
‘We have to show up’: Outraged Portlanders gather in the hundreds to protest Border Patrol shootings, immigration enforcement

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/01/we-have-to-show-up-outraged-portlanders-gather-in-the-hundreds-to-protest-border-patrol-shootings-immigration-enforcement.html 
January 11, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Immigration rights attorneys filed a motion urging a judge to halt a practice by federal officers of making immigration arrests without warrants in Oregon.

If a judge grants the motion, Oregon would join Washington, D.C. and Colorado in halting the practice

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January 11, 2026 at 1:45 AM
From a downtown march to a last-minute town hall, throngs of people gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
‘We have to show up’: Outraged Portlanders gather in the hundreds to protest Border Patrol shootings, immigration enforcement
From a downtown march to a last-minute town hall, throngs of people gathered Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:10 AM
The move follows an earlier announcement of an official state investigation into the shooting.
Oregon DOJ solicits tips on Portland border patrol shooting
The move follows an earlier announcement of an official state investigation into the shooting.
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The practical effect of the change will be minimal.
Facing Trump administration lawsuit, Oregon will pare back voter rolls to exclude people who haven’t voted in years
The practical effect of the change will be minimal.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Oregon's first two confirmed measles cases were reported earlier this week.
Oregon warns of possible measles exposure at two Linn County hospitals
Oregon's first two confirmed measles cases were reported earlier this week.
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras was a passenger in a Toyota truck "leaving the scene" of an "interaction with federal immigration agents" when she was shot in the chest, her lawyer said.
Feds use ‘familiar playbook’ to justify Border Patrol shooting of 2 in Portland, their lawyers say
Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras was a passenger in a Toyota truck "leaving the scene" of an "interaction with federal immigration agents" when she was shot in the chest, her lawyer said.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
After being outdueled by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, Oregon's quarterback should realize the benefit of returning to Oregon.
For Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, the NFL can wait | Bill Oram
After being outdueled by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, Oregon's quarterback should realize the benefit of returning to Oregon.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline.
WNBA and players’ union fail to reach new CBA, further delaying things for the Portland Fire
The WNBA and its players’ union weren’t able to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement by the Friday night deadline.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
People are urged to not do any outside burning, because stagnant air could keep smoke and other pollutants close to the ground.
Portland weekend weather: Air stagnation advisory and cloudy skies
People are urged to not do any outside burning, because stagnant air could keep smoke and other pollutants close to the ground.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
The money you lose to the earnings test isn’t gone forever. Amounts that were withheld will be added back to your benefit over time.
Liz Weston: Can you stop Social Security payments if you don’t pass the ‘earnings test?’
The money you lose to the earnings test isn’t gone forever. Amounts that were withheld will be added back to your benefit over time.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Dozens gathered at a somber vigil in Southeast Portland on Friday night and hundreds more shouted their frustrations at the Portland ICE facility.
Outrage, quiet and loud, echoes across Portland as protests against Border Patrol shooting continue
Dozens gathered at a somber vigil in Southeast Portland on Friday night and hundreds more shouted their frustrations at the Portland ICE facility.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Thursday that some old-school filers may experience long waits.
Oregon to taxpayers: Don’t do this or you’ll have to wait an extra 2 months to get your kicker refund
The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Thursday that some old-school filers may experience long waits.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Three first-half turnovers and five touchdown passes by Indiana's Fernando Mendoza lead to one of the Ducks' worst losses in recent memory.
No. 1 Indiana leaves no doubt as Hoosiers bury mistake-plagued Oregon
Three first-half turnovers and five touchdown passes by Indiana's Fernando Mendoza lead to one of the Ducks' worst losses in recent memory.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:31 AM
The winners include spots that have been around for decades and one that just opened in June.
Here are the best restaurants in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
The winners include spots that have been around for decades and one that just opened in June.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:30 AM
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from enforcing most of his executive order on elections against the vote-by-mail states Washington and Oregon
‘Election Denier-in-Chief’ blocked from upending vote-by-mail in Oregon, Washington
A federal judge blocked President Trump's efforts, drawing praise from Oregon and Washington's attorneys general.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM