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The FBI found no video of the shooting and six Border Patrol officers did not have operating body cameras, an affidavit said.
Border Patrol agent fired 2 shots when driver rammed unoccupied federal rental car, FBI says
The FBI found no video of the shooting and six Border Patrol officers did not have operating body cameras, an affidavit said.
www.oregonlive.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The FBI found no video of the shooting and six Border Patrol officers did not have operating body cameras, an affidavit said.
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Oregon had just begun to reap the benefits of leaps in energy efficiency and imagine a future where little or none of its electricity came from fossil fuels.
Then came data centers, and extreme weather.
Now the state faces a new energy crisis. @rogoway.bsky.social reports in the first of a series:
Then came data centers, and extreme weather.
Now the state faces a new energy crisis. @rogoway.bsky.social reports in the first of a series:
‘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.
www.oregonlive.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Oregon had just begun to reap the benefits of leaps in energy efficiency and imagine a future where little or none of its electricity came from fossil fuels.
Then came data centers, and extreme weather.
Now the state faces a new energy crisis. @rogoway.bsky.social reports in the first of a series:
Then came data centers, and extreme weather.
Now the state faces a new energy crisis. @rogoway.bsky.social reports in the first of a series:
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Oregon lawyers seek court order to halt ICE warrantless arrests
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
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.
www.oregonlive.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Oregon lawyers seek court order to halt ICE warrantless arrests
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
@oregonian.com
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
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Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield announces formal investigation into shooting of a man and a woman in a truck by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol today.
Meanwhile, FBI still processing shooting scene and evidence in lot of Adventist Health Medical Office 3 at 10201 SE Main St.
Meanwhile, FBI still processing shooting scene and evidence in lot of Adventist Health Medical Office 3 at 10201 SE Main St.
January 9, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield announces formal investigation into shooting of a man and a woman in a truck by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol today.
Meanwhile, FBI still processing shooting scene and evidence in lot of Adventist Health Medical Office 3 at 10201 SE Main St.
Meanwhile, FBI still processing shooting scene and evidence in lot of Adventist Health Medical Office 3 at 10201 SE Main St.
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Live: Watch press conference about Border Patrol shooting in Portland
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
Live: Watch press conference about Border Patrol shooting in Portland
Investigation is being led by the FBI.
www.oregonlive.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Live: Watch press conference about Border Patrol shooting in Portland
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
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One issue in our first contract negotiation is compensation. OPB hasn't given us a proposal that addresses our concerns. Many of us struggle to make ends meet. Our current pay doesn't help alleviate the challenges we face. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about the struggle our creators face.
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
One issue in our first contract negotiation is compensation. OPB hasn't given us a proposal that addresses our concerns. Many of us struggle to make ends meet. Our current pay doesn't help alleviate the challenges we face. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about the struggle our creators face.
Happy New Year to Eugene, where the private sector is spending $$$ to build student housing near the University of Oregon
The 15-story Chapter Alder is replacing two restaurants and and a house with a 491-bedroom tower
Great reporting on this by @eugeneweekly.com
eugeneweekly.com/2025/12/24/c...
The 15-story Chapter Alder is replacing two restaurants and and a house with a 491-bedroom tower
Great reporting on this by @eugeneweekly.com
eugeneweekly.com/2025/12/24/c...
January 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Happy New Year to Eugene, where the private sector is spending $$$ to build student housing near the University of Oregon
The 15-story Chapter Alder is replacing two restaurants and and a house with a 491-bedroom tower
Great reporting on this by @eugeneweekly.com
eugeneweekly.com/2025/12/24/c...
The 15-story Chapter Alder is replacing two restaurants and and a house with a 491-bedroom tower
Great reporting on this by @eugeneweekly.com
eugeneweekly.com/2025/12/24/c...
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Pittsburgh City Paper closes
"We’re facing rising costs and less revenue, but also, misinformation, hostility towards media, a rough economy, and a loss of talent to more stable industries.”
#localnews
triblive.com/business/pit...
"We’re facing rising costs and less revenue, but also, misinformation, hostility towards media, a rough economy, and a loss of talent to more stable industries.”
#localnews
triblive.com/business/pit...
Pittsburgh City Paper closes
Pittsburgh City Paper is closing after 34 years of operation. Employees at the alt-weekly Pittsburgh City Paper publication posted on social media that the news outlet was closing. Colin Williams, new...
triblive.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Pittsburgh City Paper closes
"We’re facing rising costs and less revenue, but also, misinformation, hostility towards media, a rough economy, and a loss of talent to more stable industries.”
#localnews
triblive.com/business/pit...
"We’re facing rising costs and less revenue, but also, misinformation, hostility towards media, a rough economy, and a loss of talent to more stable industries.”
#localnews
triblive.com/business/pit...
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Wrote 510 stories this year, and that couldn't have happened without the support and engagement of readers. To #GoBeavs fans and others: Thank you.
It is an uncertain time for journalism, so please consider subscribing to The Oregonian as we flip to 2026: www.oregonlive.com/subscribe/
It is an uncertain time for journalism, so please consider subscribing to The Oregonian as we flip to 2026: www.oregonlive.com/subscribe/
December 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Wrote 510 stories this year, and that couldn't have happened without the support and engagement of readers. To #GoBeavs fans and others: Thank you.
It is an uncertain time for journalism, so please consider subscribing to The Oregonian as we flip to 2026: www.oregonlive.com/subscribe/
It is an uncertain time for journalism, so please consider subscribing to The Oregonian as we flip to 2026: www.oregonlive.com/subscribe/
If you could give yourself an award what would it be for?
Here’s how Portland changed in 2025 because of our stories.
Five Ways WW Changed Portland in 2025
Aaron Mesh
www.wweek.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If you could give yourself an award what would it be for?
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Honor and a privilege to publish my top 10 with the Mercury. Support local film criticism and read!
The Mercury's 10 favorite films of 2025.
It includes propulsive Oscar contenders like Marty Supreme and One Battle After Another, and quiet, moving films like Train Dreams and Eephus.
See Dom Sinacola's full list 👇
It includes propulsive Oscar contenders like Marty Supreme and One Battle After Another, and quiet, moving films like Train Dreams and Eephus.
See Dom Sinacola's full list 👇
Film Critic Dom Sinacola on His 10 Favorite Features of 2025, and Where You Can Watch Them
Of the many exceptional movies I saw in 2025—10 of which I have listed below—the majority of them were available to catch in a Portland theater. The thriving ecosystem of independently-owned cinemas s...
www.portlandmercury.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Honor and a privilege to publish my top 10 with the Mercury. Support local film criticism and read!
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Biked to see a movie at Lloyd Center and the ticket guy told me someone stole the bike parking. Like ripped it up out of the ground.
December 24, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Biked to see a movie at Lloyd Center and the ticket guy told me someone stole the bike parking. Like ripped it up out of the ground.
Merry Christmas to everyone (except trolley fans)
Lake Oswego is trying to redevelop the Foothills District again — but isn't considering extending street car service
That's what killed the last planning effort in 2013
There will be a big opportunity once the old sewage treatment plant is demo'd
Lake Oswego is trying to redevelop the Foothills District again — but isn't considering extending street car service
That's what killed the last planning effort in 2013
There will be a big opportunity once the old sewage treatment plant is demo'd
December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone (except trolley fans)
Lake Oswego is trying to redevelop the Foothills District again — but isn't considering extending street car service
That's what killed the last planning effort in 2013
There will be a big opportunity once the old sewage treatment plant is demo'd
Lake Oswego is trying to redevelop the Foothills District again — but isn't considering extending street car service
That's what killed the last planning effort in 2013
There will be a big opportunity once the old sewage treatment plant is demo'd
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Portland Fire fans, Nik is your go-to for WNBA coverage this year!
Proud to call him a colleague and friend who understands the importance of covering women’s sports in a clear-eyed and meaningful way. He’s shown it time and again over the years on the #opreps beat. Follow him!
Proud to call him a colleague and friend who understands the importance of covering women’s sports in a clear-eyed and meaningful way. He’s shown it time and again over the years on the #opreps beat. Follow him!
Professional update:
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
She's gone by "Big Syl" and "Mama Syl." Now Sylvia Fowles is Coach Syl for the Portland Fire.
December 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Portland Fire fans, Nik is your go-to for WNBA coverage this year!
Proud to call him a colleague and friend who understands the importance of covering women’s sports in a clear-eyed and meaningful way. He’s shown it time and again over the years on the #opreps beat. Follow him!
Proud to call him a colleague and friend who understands the importance of covering women’s sports in a clear-eyed and meaningful way. He’s shown it time and again over the years on the #opreps beat. Follow him!
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Professional update:
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
She's gone by "Big Syl" and "Mama Syl." Now Sylvia Fowles is Coach Syl for the Portland Fire.
The Portland Fire’s newest assistant coach is a WNBA legend and... an aspiring mortician?
She's gone by "Big Syl" and "Mama Syl." Now Sylvia Fowles is Coach Syl for the Portland Fire.
www.oregonlive.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Professional update:
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
After primarily covering high school sports in Oregon over the last decade, your boy is moving to covering the @portlandfire.bsky.social for the @oregonian.com. Very excited to get to cover a brand new @wnba.com franchise in a city that is feral over women's sports.
It's 2045.
You approach the Gen Alpha bouncer with a Paw Patrol/Punisher tattoo.
They take a dismissive glance at your BeReal
"Shouldn't you be home watching video essays about the Cartoon Sponge?"
You begin to weep, your reply barely audible over the bass beat: they used to sell duvets here
You approach the Gen Alpha bouncer with a Paw Patrol/Punisher tattoo.
They take a dismissive glance at your BeReal
"Shouldn't you be home watching video essays about the Cartoon Sponge?"
You begin to weep, your reply barely audible over the bass beat: they used to sell duvets here
A Portland maker of trendy home fixtures has abruptly laid off most of its staff. @kcd.bsky.social reports:
Home decor retailer lays off most employees, future uncertain
Schoolhouse sold to Food52, a New York food and lifestyle publisher, in 2021.
www.oregonlive.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's 2045.
You approach the Gen Alpha bouncer with a Paw Patrol/Punisher tattoo.
They take a dismissive glance at your BeReal
"Shouldn't you be home watching video essays about the Cartoon Sponge?"
You begin to weep, your reply barely audible over the bass beat: they used to sell duvets here
You approach the Gen Alpha bouncer with a Paw Patrol/Punisher tattoo.
They take a dismissive glance at your BeReal
"Shouldn't you be home watching video essays about the Cartoon Sponge?"
You begin to weep, your reply barely audible over the bass beat: they used to sell duvets here
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Not everything in Oregon is getting pricier. Here’s what got more expensive in 2025 and what didn't, from @aimeegreen.bsky.social
Not everything in Oregon is getting pricier. Here’s what costs more and what doesn’t in 2025
While Oregonians forked over more cash for most goods and services in 2025, there were a few surprises, including for Portland renters.
www.oregonlive.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Not everything in Oregon is getting pricier. Here’s what got more expensive in 2025 and what didn't, from @aimeegreen.bsky.social
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Family members are still waiting for Matt Aldridge’s body to be recovered.
Lake Oswego family mourns 26-year-old lost on Mount Hood: ‘He was an adventurer’
Family members are still waiting for Matt Aldridge’s body to be recovered.
www.oregonlive.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Family members are still waiting for Matt Aldridge’s body to be recovered.
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When I was on CNN's northeast desk, the first job at 6a every morning was to read the local papers. That guided some of what the massive CNN machine followed every day.
When those papers die, CNN doesn't hire new regional reporters. What you get instead is more panel shows, more punditry.
When those papers die, CNN doesn't hire new regional reporters. What you get instead is more panel shows, more punditry.
"The newspaper industry served as a feeder for our entire news media ecosystem. So when we lose those newspapers, we've lost that journalism. In the early 2000s, we had 40 journalists per 100,000 people. We're now down to 8 journalists per 100,000 people," says @victorpickard.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
When I was on CNN's northeast desk, the first job at 6a every morning was to read the local papers. That guided some of what the massive CNN machine followed every day.
When those papers die, CNN doesn't hire new regional reporters. What you get instead is more panel shows, more punditry.
When those papers die, CNN doesn't hire new regional reporters. What you get instead is more panel shows, more punditry.
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When I left OPB after more than 5 years in 2021, I was barely making $50K. A fellow nonprofit more than doubled my salary.
December 12, 2025 at 9:23 PM
When I left OPB after more than 5 years in 2021, I was barely making $50K. A fellow nonprofit more than doubled my salary.
Agreements with the U.S. Marshals can be lucrative for local jails.
Columbia County, for instance, billed the federal law enforcement agency roughly $2.5 million in transport and boarding fees in the first nine months of this year
Columbia County, for instance, billed the federal law enforcement agency roughly $2.5 million in transport and boarding fees in the first nine months of this year
Two immigrant rights groups are asking a judge to order policy changes at the jail.
Lawsuit claims Multnomah County jail illegally detained federal immigration suspects
Two immigrant rights groups are asking a judge to order policy changes at the jail.
www.oregonlive.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Agreements with the U.S. Marshals can be lucrative for local jails.
Columbia County, for instance, billed the federal law enforcement agency roughly $2.5 million in transport and boarding fees in the first nine months of this year
Columbia County, for instance, billed the federal law enforcement agency roughly $2.5 million in transport and boarding fees in the first nine months of this year
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UPDATE: I've heard back from the OSAA, which included that Anderson and Eckard filed the lawsuit despite explicitly leaving their medals behind at the podium. Executive Director Peter Weber said the OSAA was looking forward to presenting evidence that proved the claims were false #opreps
Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard had sued the OSAA for violating their first amendment rights to protest when they were not given their medals for the high jump #opreps
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
www.oregonlive.com/highschoolsp...
Students who protested transgender athlete at Oregon track championship drop lawsuit
Alexa Anderson and Reese Eckard opted to dismiss their own lawsuit after the OSAA mailed them their medals.
www.oregonlive.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
UPDATE: I've heard back from the OSAA, which included that Anderson and Eckard filed the lawsuit despite explicitly leaving their medals behind at the podium. Executive Director Peter Weber said the OSAA was looking forward to presenting evidence that proved the claims were false #opreps
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coworker: everything is collapsing
me, reframing: isn't a collapse just another way of coming together
me, reframing: isn't a collapse just another way of coming together
December 11, 2025 at 1:22 AM
coworker: everything is collapsing
me, reframing: isn't a collapse just another way of coming together
me, reframing: isn't a collapse just another way of coming together
reading this, but in the cadence of the last stanza of "funeral blues" by Auden
Put down the swim cap and back away from the dock.
Don’t swim in the Willamette River today. The Big Pipe is full
Put down the swim cap and back away from the dock.
www.oregonlive.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
reading this, but in the cadence of the last stanza of "funeral blues" by Auden
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On this day 175 years ago, the first edition of The Oregonian hit the streets of Portland.
If all had gone to plan, the newspaper would have celebrated its 175th anniversary last month. But when its printing press never arrived, Dryer suspected sabotage!
www.oregonlive.com/history/2025...
If all had gone to plan, the newspaper would have celebrated its 175th anniversary last month. But when its printing press never arrived, Dryer suspected sabotage!
www.oregonlive.com/history/2025...
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On this day 175 years ago, the first edition of The Oregonian hit the streets of Portland.
If all had gone to plan, the newspaper would have celebrated its 175th anniversary last month. But when its printing press never arrived, Dryer suspected sabotage!
www.oregonlive.com/history/2025...
If all had gone to plan, the newspaper would have celebrated its 175th anniversary last month. But when its printing press never arrived, Dryer suspected sabotage!
www.oregonlive.com/history/2025...