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Today is Minoru Yasui Day. For this Oregon attorney, it’s been a life’s work
Yasui's pivotal role in challenging exclusionary laws is a reminder of the Japanese American experience during World War II and a lesson to continue fighting for democracy, says Peggy Nagae.
Readers respond: Modern water billing prevents bad bills
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Thursday brings showers, gusty winds, and chance of thunderstorms to Portland
Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors.
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Wednesday’s $865 million drawing
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Wednesday's jackpot.
Episcopal church wins legal battle against southern Oregon city over soup kitchen
A federal judge called the city’s ordinance “ill-conceived,” and urged Brookings city officials to recognize that the homeless are not “vagrants,” but citizens in need.
Storm-damaged elementary school won’t reopen until ‘late fall,’ Portland Public Schools says
A Southwest Portland elementary school that’s been closed since January’s ice storm is unlikely to reopen until at least late 2024, Portland Public Schools officials now say.
Trader Joe’s raises the price of a banana after more than 2 decades at 19 cents
In contrast to other foods more heavily impacted by inflation, bananas have stayed relatively affordable over time, but that may be coming to an end.
Arsonist who set deadly Hillsboro fire to spur ‘return to prison’ gets 30 years
Rose Sunrise, 36, set the fire that destroyed the 100-year-old Weil Arcade and killed Ronald Knapp.
Joe Lieberman, former US senator and presidential candidate, dies at 82
Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall.
Portland man, 19, arrested in fatal shooting in Gresham
Myles Menefee faces a likely charge of second-degree murder.
Feds seek assets allegedly derived in ‘colossal heist’ targeting wealthy Oregon publisher
Assets include 13 properties allegedly bought with the $34 million a local couple is accused of stealing from Win McCormack, publisher of The New Republic magazine and owner of Oregon’s Tin House book publishing company.
Optum, buyer of Eugene's Oregon Medical Group, tells patients to seek care elsewhere as physicians leave
Optum Inc. has built a considerable presence in Oregon, but the experience in Eugene has frustrated patients and alarmed policymakers.