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EnvironmentDEQ says a Precision Castparts chemical release likely killed fish in Johnson CreekIf you use the Springwater Corridor Trail along Johnson Creek, this one's for you. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says a chemical release from Precision Castparts' Southeast Portland facility likely killed fish and other aquatic life in the creek in September. Investigators found dead aquatic life along a one- to two-mile stretch after reports of foamy discharge on Sept. 18.Today’s editionRead SportsSophia Wilson's two goals send the Thorns into the NWSL playoffs with a 2-0 winSophia Wilson scored twice Sunday as the Portland Thorns (14-8-8) beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on Decision Day. She opened the scoring in the 34th minute. She then converted a retaken penalty in the 70th, after Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell saved her first try.Today’s editionRead WeatherClocks fell back overnight, so sunrise is 6:50 a.m. and sunset is 4:57 p.m. todayIf you haven't reset the oven clock yet, now's the time. KATU says Daylight Saving Time ended and clocks changed at 2 a.m., which gave you an extra hour of sleep. Sunrise today is 6:50 a.m., and sunset is 4:57 p.m.Sunday’s editionRead

Around Oregon City

From Oregon Public Broadcasting, OregonLive.com and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Oregon Public Broadcasting2 hours ago

    Timbers jump into playoff conversation with 3-1 victory over Dynamo

    Vincent Janssen had a goal and two assists, David Da Costa added one of each and the Portland Timbers moved into a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo.

  2. OregonLive.com2 hours ago

    A century later, the curtain is going up again at Oregon City’s first movie theater

  3. Oregon Public Broadcasting2 hours ago

    ‘The Evergreen’: Take a walking tour of downtown Portland architecture

    We take a tour of downtown Portland to learn about architecture and history with journalist Brian Libby and OPB "Morning Edition" host Jess Hazel. Libby's new book is "In Search of Portland."

  4. Oregon Public Broadcasting2 hours ago

    More than a third of western states’ glacial cover has been lost since 1950s as planet warms

    The first comprehensive inventory of the area and volume of western glaciers from Portland State University found 300 have disappeared since the mid-20th century.

  5. Oregon Public Broadcasting2 hours ago

    Beyond brick and mortar: A literary walking tour of Portland’s architecture

    Brian Libby’s new book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City” weaves together personal stories, architectural observations, historical facts and musings about how the structures of the Rose City form and change its character.

  6. KPTV2 hours ago

    Overcoming dental anxiety with Dr. Lampee Dentistry

    FOX 12’s Stephanie Kralevich welcomes Dr. Heath Lampee of Dr. Lampee Dentistry to the studio. Dr. Lampee shares Susan’s inspiring smile transformation, a patient who once had a debilitating fear of dental care and extensive treatment needs.

  7. FM News 101 KXL2 hours ago

    Detectives Believe Portland-Area Photographer Had More Victims

    WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR – A stalking suspect in Washington County may have more victims. 36-year-old Abraham Lopez...

  8. FM News 101 KXL3 hours ago

    PBOT Warns Seasonal Darkness Dramatically Increases Crash Risks Across Portland

    PORTLAND, OR – On this first weekday after the end of Daylight Saving Time, Portland’s Bureau of...

  9. KPTV3 hours ago

    7-year-old in wheelchair scores touchdown for Newberg

    Seven-year-old Amadeus Woody scored a touchdown in his wheelchair to end a 5th and 6th grade football game between Newberg and Sherwood players over the weekend.

  10. FM News 101 KXL3 hours ago

    Portland Woman Faces Charges After Crashing Into North Precinct

    PORTLAND, OR – A stranger on stranger encounter leaves a Portland driver shaken, and a Portland Police...

  11. KPTV9 hours ago

    Nick’s Six Picks - Week 9

    These are the Six Picks Plays, moments and memories from Week 9 of Friday Night Lights, caught by FOX 12 cameras.

  12. KPTV10 hours ago

    ‘It’s all about remembering’: Portland celebrates Día de los Muertos

    Sunday marks the first day of Día De Los Muertos, a traditional Mexican holiday meant to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away.

  13. KPTV10 hours ago

    Mass fish die-off just the latest environmental incident at Portland’s Precision Castparts

    Investigators found dead fish and other aquatic life along a one- to two-mile stretch downstream from a Precision Castparts stormwater outfall, DEQ said.

  14. OregonLive.com11 hours ago

    Portland Timbers beat Houston to move into playoff position

    Destiny is back in the Portland Timbers’ hands.

  15. Ashland News11 hours ago

    Ashland Halloween parade draws thousands despite rainy weather

    Thousands packed downtown Ashland Saturday for the city’s annual Halloween parade organized by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.

  16. Your Oregon News11 hours ago

    West Linn girls soccer rolls in playoff opener

    The Lions threw down. The West Linn girls soccer team, hosting David Douglas in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs, left nothing to chance against the Scots,

  17. Your Oregon News12 hours ago

    West Linn volleyball leaves it all on the court

    Say this at least about the West Linn volleyball team — the Lions went down swinging. West Linn, playing at No. 4 Grant in the second round of the Class […]

  18. KPTV13 hours ago

    Portland Thorns claim place in quarterfinals with 2-0 win over Houston Dash

    Sophia Wilson scored twice to lead the Portland Thorns (14-8-8) to a 2-0 win over the Dash (9-15-6) in Houston, bringing her season total to a career-high 15 goals.

  19. OregonLive.com14 hours ago

    Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets prediction, odds and best bets: Without Ja Morant, Portland takes its hot start to Denver

    Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets prediction: Ja Morant is out, but the model projects a 116-113 game and likes Portland +4.5. DraftKings odds and best bets.

  20. KOIN.com14 hours ago

    Clark County residents flock to ballot drop boxes ahead of Tuesday election

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With one of the busiest weekends of the year for ballot drop-offs upon us ahead of midterm elections on Tuesday, KOIN 6 News checked in with Clark County voters to get their perspective. As of Friday, about 33% of Washington voters have returned their ballots, according to the Washington Secretary of

  21. KOIN.com14 hours ago

    Report of a man in white van trying to grab a child trick-or-treater is investigated in Kelso

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kelso police are investigating a report about a man in a white van who allegedly followed a girl while she was trick-or-treating and tried to grab her arm before the girl broke free. On Saturday, just before 7 p.m., the Kelso Police Department said they responded to the incident in the

  22. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    OR Unplugged Presents: A Talk by Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath

    Join an essential lecture by the acclaimed Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, best-selling author and expert in the field of human learning. His new book, The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms Our Kid's Learning - And How to Help Them Thrive Again, pulls back the EdTech curtain and explains the research showing how digital tools in the classroom consistently undermine learning. It also explains how parents, teachers and schools can push back with purpose. As a leading expert in learning and technology, Jared testified…

  23. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    Cover to Cover

    The Cover to Cover programis an eclectic mix of fun events organized by community partners across the metro area that expands Portland Book Festival. This additional programming is aimed at going beyond the scope of a traditional reading or author panel. Past events have included a mock burial, tea ceremonies and poetry karaoke. Grab a friend, and make space on your bookshelf for PBF Cover to Cover, taking place in bars, coffee shops, restaurants, venues, parks, and more spaces throughout Portland metro.

  24. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    King Buffalo

  25. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    PDX Mac & Cheese Week

    Mac & Cheese Week is a celebration of Portland’s incredible comfort food scene and the creative chefs behind it. For one delicious week, restaurants, food carts, breweries, and other food businesses across the city will showcase their signature mac and cheese creations by offering a special mac and cheese recipe for just $10. This event is about more than serving great food it’s an opportunity to introduce new customers to your business, highlight your culinary creativity, and celebrate one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Whether your recipe is a classic cheddar mac, a gourmet lobster…

  26. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    Wicker: A Wine Flight at Pairings Portland

    A fisherwoman in a small seaside village gets so tired of her neighbors' teasing that she commissions a husband woven from wicker, and the village is thrown into an uproar. For one week, Pairings Portland is pairing a wine flight to Wicker, the Sundance favorite starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki. Each wine is matched to a piece of the story: the fisherwoman, her handmade husband and the scandalized neighbors. Pairings is a neighborhood wine shop and bar in Northeast Portland that builds a new themed flight every week. You can taste as few as…

  27. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    Slothrust

    Forging a muscular sound out of contrasting sonic vistas that include pop hooks, theatrical melodies, jazz-influenced chord voicings, rock rhythms, and sludgy guitars, Slothrust ("sloth-rust") offer a unique spin on the angsty sounds of the '90s. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Leah Wellbaum, the group's label debut, 2014's Of Course You Do, included a track that was adopted as the theme song to the FX series You're the Worst. They continued to build and expand their sound with ambitious albums like The Pact and 2021's Parallel Timeline as well as the unpredictable EPs I Promise (2023)…

  28. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    Fall Discount Days

    The Oregon Zoo invites you to connect with nature from November 2 to 8 for $13 zoo admission. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, including membership. Infants aged 0 to 1 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

  29. Travel Portland14 hours ago

    Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: Climate Action and Conversation

    Climate change, especially in recent years, has escalated not only into a global environmental crisis but also into a highly intensified challenge in a time of political divides—often leaving one feeling overwhelmed and powerless. How can better conversations help move individuals, communities, and the planet toward collective solutions? Called “one of the nation’s most effective communicators on climate change” by The New York Times, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy, has an uncanny ability to navigate all sides of the conversation on climate. With a…

  30. OregonLive.com16 hours ago

    Portland Thorns will play Washington Spirit in first-round of playoffs

    The Portland Thorns will face the Washington Spirit on the road in the first round of the NWSL playoffs, with Portland needing to overcome a tough Spirit defense and neutralize star Trinity Rodman to ...

  31. KPTV16 hours ago

    Man shoots into air during fight at Gresham apartments, police say

    Police are investigating after a man allegedly fired a gun into the air during a fight at an apartment complex in Gresham on Sunday afternoon.

  32. KGW16 hours ago

    Oregon voters return more than 1.1 million ballots ahead of Election Day

    Oregon election officials say turnout is ahead of 2022 levels in Multnomah County, with ballots due by 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  33. KGW16 hours ago

    Motorcycle catches fire after crash with car in Gresham

    A motorcycle caught fire after colliding with a car near Northeast Cleveland and Division in Gresham. The fire did not spread to a nearby building.

  34. KGW16 hours ago

    Portland City Council asks PPS to pause plan that could close 14 schools

    All Portland City Council members are asking PPS to pause a plan that could close up to 14 schools.

  35. Travel Portland16 hours ago

    Bora Yoon Witch’s Castle Soundwalk Meet-up

    Join Third Angle and World Forestry Center for an immersive All-Saints Day soundwalk to Witch’s Castle, featuring a spooky, site-specific soundscape created by local composer Bora Yoon. Grab your headphones, download the soundwalk, and head under the bridge at Lower Macleay Park to excavate memory and bring to life place-based storytelling along the wooded path. The walk is a 1.5-mile total out-and-back hike. Free event (optional registration for more information)

  36. KGW16 hours ago

    PPS parents demand answers as district considers closing 14 schools

    Portland parents are pushing back against a PPS plan that could close up to 14 schools, citing concerns about students and families.

  37. KGW16 hours ago

    Motorcyclist crashes and sparks fire outside Gresham business

    A motorcycle crashed and caught fire Sunday at Northeast Division Street and Cleveland Avenue in Gresham, officials said.

  38. Travel Portland18 hours ago

    La Traviata Library Preview Events

    Portland Opera brings special previews of La Traviata to local libraries. Enjoyable for opera experts and opera-curious alike, these preview events offer library visitors an opportunity to learn about opera and hear excerpts. Preview events are free and open to the public.

  39. Your Oregon News18 hours ago

    Slideshow: West Linn volleyball falls to Grant 3-1

    Check out this gallery of the West Linn volleyball team’s loss to Grant Big events make for lifelong memories and — hopefully — great photos, so here’s a gallery of

  40. West Linn Tidings19 hours ago

    West Linn boys soccer posts an upset

    The Lions live on. The No. 20 West Linn boys soccer team made sure of that, battling back from an early deficit to beat No. 13 McKay 3-2 in the

In brief

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  • Girls soccerThe West Linn girls beat David Douglas 7-2 in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs at West Linn High School on Fri., Oct.

    The West Linn girls beat David Douglas 7-2 in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs at West Linn High School on Fri., Oct. 30. The Lions scored twice in the first half and five more times in the final 40 minutes.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Your Oregon News

  • Boys soccerThe No. 20 West Linn boys battled back from an early deficit to beat No.

    The No. 20 West Linn boys battled back from an early deficit to beat No. 13 McKay 3-2 in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs on Sat., Oct. 31.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: West Linn Tidings

  • TimbersThe Portland Timbers beat Houston to move into playoff position.

    The Portland Timbers beat Houston to move into playoff position.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: OregonLive.com

  • Last chapterAfter 12 years, the family-owned White Rabbit Book Cafe at Main St.

    After 12 years, the family-owned White Rabbit Book Cafe at Main St. and McLoughlin Blvd. in Oregon City is open for its final day today, Sunday, Nov. 1. It started as White Rabbit Books & Gifts on 7th St. in 2014.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: The Clackamas Print

  • Today's skyKPTV expects a foggy start today that turns sunny.

    KPTV expects a foggy start today that turns sunny. A mild pattern with a few showers kicks off November.

    News Notes · Sunday’s editionSource: KPTV

  • BallotsMore than a million ballots, roughly 38% of Oregon voters, had been returned as of Friday, according to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office.

    More than a million ballots, roughly 38% of Oregon voters, had been returned as of Friday, according to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office. Election officials want you to use a ballot box instead of the mail because election day is Tuesday.

    Around Oregon · Sunday’s editionSource: KOIN.com

  • Top issueOregon voters say affordability is the biggest issue in Tuesday's election, according to a poll commissioned by OPB this fall.

    Oregon voters say affordability is the biggest issue in Tuesday's election, according to a poll commissioned by OPB this fall. Gov. Tina Kotek's site says "make life more affordable," and state Sen. Christine Drazan's says "lower the cost of living."

    Around Oregon · Sunday’s editionSource: Oregon Public Broadcasting