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Northwest potentially in for ‘one of the strongest El Niños we’ve had,’ climatologists say

The potential super El Niño event this fall and winter could bring much needed rains to the region, experts said.
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Heat advisory in effect as temperatures expected to soar in northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington

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Tree-killing emerald ash borer beetle confirmed in 3 more towns in the Willamette Valley

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A federal judge finds a Trump data system to verify voters is unlawful

Several states have already run their entire voter lists through the system, known as SAVE, that was overhauled by the Trump administration last year. While the tool is supposed to flag potential ...
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‘The kind of work that truly moves the needle:’ McKenzie River restoration projects involve large-scale landscape changes

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‘It feels like freedom’: Juneteenth celebrations highlight Black joy across the Pacific Northwest

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Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement Monday that would extend their shaky ceasefire and lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but ...
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Alex Zielinski

Alex Zielinski covers Portland city politics. Prior to joining OPB, Alex covered city government for the Portland Mercury. She’s also worked as a journalist in San Antonio, Texas, and Washington, D.C.
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Portland is facing a $169 million budget deficit due to shelter and public safety costs

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This is a big year for forests in Oregon. Here’s what you need to know

Oregon is on the verge of major changes to the rules that govern how state, federal and privately owned forestlands are logged. Those changes have been years in the making, and many are coming to a ...
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Oregon lawmakers end 2026 legislative session: what you need to know

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Police say 1 dead, multiple explosive devices found after attack on Portland’s Multnomah Athletic Club

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