Idaho wants the Painted Hills, Smith Rock, the Wallowas and much more. At least one Oregon senator would like to give it to them.
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Portlanders often marvel at the full-grown pine tree perched on top of the Pacwest Center's 25th floor. But to my knowledge, no one's ever written an article about it. Turns out the tree is a bit of a local wonder: tinyurl.com/ydntf8ke
In case you missed it: A Coos Bay man was arrested for allegedly breaking into a car dealership yesterday and backing a new Jeep right through a garage bay door while cops watched. More: tinyurl.com/ynbz6vww
This year, Kells is moving its annual boxing event, and possibly its beer, to Portland's Waterfront Park for the 2023 Irish Festival. 🥊🍀👟🍻
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The City of Portland agreed to a $75K settlement yesterday for PPB's use of less-lethal munitions on a protester in July of 2020. A citizen presented city council members with footage of the incident.
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This didn't get any coverage during December's winter chaos, but a footbridge was completely wiped out at Oswald West State Park serval weeks ago. It's unclear if it will be replaced. tinyurl.com/2mr5jfye
Firefighters have since made progress on the fire. Earlier, flames were seen billowing from the church’s steeple and eaves. The church has been the scene of several large fires in recent years.
Citizens briefly broke into the burning abandoned church at 10th and Clay to look for possible occupants. Firefighters arrived seconds later. More: tinyurl.com/yc8wzfrz
An anti-abortion billboard was taken down in NE Portland this morning after it was vandalized with the message: "Kill them kids."
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