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Best portable AC units, fans with fast shipping to beat the Portland heat wave: Where to buy them online
Best portable AC units, fans with fast shipping to beat the Portland heat wave
Former Portland police officer who drove into vandalism suspect while on duty sentenced to probation for assault, official misconduct

Former Portland police officer who drove into vandalism suspect while on duty sentenced to probation for assault, official misconduct
Retired Portland police Officer Scott Groshong, accused of driving into a vandalism suspect downtown while on duty monitoring a protest in June 2020, was sentenced Monday to three years probation and 80 hours of community service. He’ll also forfeit his police certification.
Police identify man and woman killed on Southeast Belmont Street

Police identify man and woman killed on Southeast Belmont Street
Their deaths mark the 50th and 51st homicides in Portland this year.
4 overnight cooling shelters will offer the public air-conditioned places to sleep in the Portland area

4 overnight cooling shelters will offer the public air-conditioned places to sleep in the Portland area
The overnight shelters will be in Portland and Gresham, but Washington and Clackamas counties are providing air-conditioned spaces for the public well into the evening hours.
Beaverton software company lands ‘hundreds of millions’ in new funding; targets IPO next year

Beaverton software company lands ‘hundreds of millions’ in new funding; targets IPO next year
Exterro is now among Oregon's most valuable private companies.
Portland-based A Kids Company About to partner with Jim Henson Co. in TV venture

Portland-based A Kids Company About to partner with Jim Henson Co. in TV venture
A Kids Company About is partnering with Muppet creators, The Jim Henson Co., to create a TV show addressing the difficult topics covered in the Portland-based company's book collection.
Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene
One of the victims wrote a statement read in court Monday: "You did the most unspeakable thing to me that once broke me and stripped me of everything. I learned not to let it break me....I'm glad you’ll never be able to hurt another young child again."
As heat wave cooks Oregon, these swimming pools, splash pads and rivers within 1 hour’s drive of Portland offer some relief

As heat wave cooks Oregon, these swimming pools, splash pads and rivers within 1 hour’s drive of Portland offer some relief
It's hot. What better time for a swim or a splash?
Did the ‘Hayward Magic’ return to Eugene?: Beat Check podcast

Did the ‘Hayward Magic’ return to Eugene?: Beat Check podcast
The Oregonian/OregonLive's Joel Odom recaps the big performances and storylines from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene.
Is it worth paying for a $2 Mega Millions ticket to get a shot at $810 million? It depends

Is it worth paying for a $2 Mega Millions ticket to get a shot at $810 million? It depends
Before plunking down your money for a ticket, it's good to remember your chance of winning the grand prize is minuscule, at one in 302.5 million.
2 dead after multiple car collision north of Sauvie Island Bridge

2 dead after multiple car collision north of Sauvie Island Bridge
Two people died, including the driver of a GMC truck, after it struck a parked car with a married St. Helens couple inside, killing a 45-year-old man.
2 in 3 in US favor term limits for Supreme Court justices in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal: poll

2 in 3 in US favor term limits for Supreme Court justices in wake of Roe v. Wade reversal: poll
The poll also shows more Americans disapprove than approve of the court’s abortion decision, with just over half saying the decision made them “angry” or “sad.”
Readers respond: Hang together to preserve democracy

Readers respond: Hang together to preserve democracy
Letter to the editor