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Elections

Mechanical issue creating delays with processing of Clackamas County ballots

Health

Oregon the first state to report new spike in avian flu

Avian flu deaths are mostly occurring in cackling geese gathering in the Willamette Valley and wild ducks harvested by hunters, according to ODFW.
Animals

Oregon bat, Hoary Potter, wins 2024 Bat Beauty Contest

Hoary Potter was crowned the winner of the 2024 Bat Beauty Contest, marking the third year in a row that Oregon bats have taken first place.
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A deep dive into Portland's ranked-choice voting system

The 2024 election is the first ever where Portland will elect leaders through ranked-choice voting. But the details of how it works can take some explanation.
The Story

Starting in 2025, Portland will have a city administrator. Here's how that role will work

Appointed by the mayor, the city administrator will run the day-to-day operations of the city, with deputies overseeing "groups" of bureaus.
Gun Violence

Portland police identify man found shot and killed inside vehicle

Portland police officers found Leno Batista-Guzman, 22, dead inside a car parked on the curbline of the street on Oct. 27.
Local News

Tillamook, Milwaukie high school football game called off at halftime after allegations of racial slurs

Milwaukie High players said that Tillamook's players, as well as a referee, repeatedly used racial slurs. The game was called off at halftime.
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How Portland's new city government will work, an explainer

The Story explains how the roles of mayor, city administrator and city council will work together in Portland's new form of city government.
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Portland radio DJ shares his story of loss and redemption

Greg Glover has been a fixture at 94.7 KNRK for nearly 20 years. He hopes sharing his story will encourage others facing challenges similar to those he's endured.
Local News

9 abandoned boats removed from Columbia River as part of statewide effort

It cost an estimated $236,000 to remove the boats from the river.
Weather

Portland forecast: One of the rainiest Halloweens in 10 years

With perfect timing, a dry trick-or-treating night is possible — but not likely. Here's when the rain is expected to hit Portland.
Local News

PHOTOS: Sunken boats removed from Columbia River

A cluster of nine sunken recreational boats were removed from the Columbia River near St. Helens, according to the Oregon Department of State Lands.

Mechanical issue creating delays with processing of Clackamas County ballots

Oregon the first state to report new spike in avian flu

Portland forecast: One of the rainiest Halloweens in 10 years

Steady rain for Trick Or Treaters

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Mechanical issue creating delays with processing of Clackamas County ballots

Oregon the first state to report new spike in avian flu

Oregon bat, Hoary Potter, wins 2024 Bat Beauty Contest

A deep dive into Portland's ranked-choice voting system

Starting in 2025, Portland will have a city administrator. Here's how that role will work

Portland police identify man found shot and killed inside vehicle

Tillamook, Milwaukie high school football game called off at halftime after allegations of racial slurs

How Portland's new city government will work, an explainer

Portland radio DJ shares his story of loss and redemption

9 abandoned boats removed from Columbia River as part of statewide effort

Portland forecast: One of the rainiest Halloweens in 10 years

PHOTOS: Sunken boats removed from Columbia River

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