Amanda Arden
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Portland, OR, United States
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Portland sees higher share of cash home purchases than many other West Coast cities
The share of homes purchased with cash hit an eight-year high in November 2022 and have been sliding since then, according to the real estate company Redfin. → Read More
Ten pie places for Pi Day: Bakeries to explore in Portland and surrounding areas
March 14 (3/14) might be called Pi Day due to its resemblance to the number 3.14, but it’s the other type of pie that gets most people hyped to celebrate the day. → Read More
Clark County property tax rates will drop, but don’t expect to pay less in taxes
Property owners in Clark County will see much lower rates on their tax bills in 2023 thanks to the significant increase in assessed property values in 2022. → Read More
No right on red? Washington lawmakers consider bill that would limit turns
Washington drivers might need to think twice before turning right on red if lawmakers pass a House bill that’s being discussed in the 2023 regular session. → Read More
Bike buses could expand at Oregon schools if lawmakers pass proposed bill
The people behind the bike bus at Portland’s Alameda Elementary School are peddling a bill to lawmakers in the 2023 session that would allow schools to flexibly use existing funding to support other transit options besides school buses. → Read More
Want to hike Dog Mountain in peak wildflower season? You’ll need a permit
Hikers hoping to catch a glimpse of the wildflowers on Dog Mountain in peak bloom can reserve a permit starting March 1. → Read More
If your vehicle was towed during the snow storm, here’s how to get it back
When snow began piling up in the Portland metro region Wednesday, hundreds of people were forced to abandon their vehicles on interstates, highways and roads when they became too slippery for drivers to navigate. → Read More
Top winter activities to enjoy at Oregon State Parks
Oregon is a state filled with outdoor recreation options, and those options don’t go away in the winter. → Read More
When the power’s out, experts say to avoid doing these things to stay warm
Thousands of people in the Portland metro area are without power Thursday and are trying to stay warm in their homes in sub-freezing temperatures. → Read More
Weather hits Portland International Airport hard, halting flights
If you’re flying to or from Portland International Airport Thursday, good luck. → Read More
Portland among U.S. cities where home prices are falling
Portland, along with other major cities around the country, saw a significant decrease in home prices from where they peaked in 2022 to the end of the year. → Read More
Pumped up: Fight for self-service gas returns to Oregon legislative session
Oregon lawmakers are once again considering a bill that would allow people to pump their own gas in the state. → Read More
More research needed to guide treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, study says
Oregon Health & Science University researchers said they’ve found alarming gaps when it comes to understanding current menstrual technologies. → Read More
Oregon bill would give rebates for e-bike purchases
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would incentivize Oregonians to purchase e-bikes. → Read More
Multnomah County DA blames lack of traffic officers for decreased DUII prosecution
In Washington and Clackamas counties, the number of DUII cases filed in circuit courts have surpassed what they were pre-pandemic. But in Multnomah County, cases are a fraction of what they were before. → Read More
Rain before freezing temps could pose problem for ODOT de-icing
Rain showers are expected to transition to below-freezing temperatures and possibly snow by Wednesday – and that could create a problem with it comes to Oregon Department of Transportation crews placing de-icer on the roads. → Read More
Windy, icy conditions suspend some ski operations on Mt. Hood
Windy, icy conditions are impacting operations at ski areas on Mount Hood. → Read More
Vancouver Police Department begins body camera rollout
The first of two phases to equip all Vancouver police officers with body-worn cameras begins Monday, part of a camera program approved by the City of Vancouver in 2022. → Read More
Median home sale price falls below $500K in Portland metro area
Significantly more homes were listed on the market in the Portland metro area in January than in December as the median sale price of homes dropped below $500,000 for the first time since March 2021. → Read More
Albany mom accused of murdering her 3-year-old found unfit to stand trial
An Albany woman accused of murdering her 3-year-old daughter was found unfit to stand trial on Friday by a Linn County Circuit Court judge. → Read More