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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

News from local newsrooms

From Oregon Public Broadcasting, KLCC and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Oregon Public Broadcasting3 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.

  2. KLCC7 hours ago

    Good Gardening: From Quince to Membrillo

    Lane County Master Gardener John Fischer shares how to grow quince in Oregon and offers tips for making homemade membrillo paste with less sugar.

  3. KPTV10 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.

  4. Travel Portland15 hours ago

    King Buffalo

  5. Travel Portland15 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.

  6. Travel Portland15 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)…

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  • 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