Oregon Live (The Oregonian)

The Oregonian is the primary daily newspaper serving Portland, Oregon, and is part of Advance Publications. Established as a weekly by Thomas J. Dryer on December 4, 1850, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously published newspaper on the West Coast of the United States and has been issued daily since 1861. With the highest circulation in both Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, it ranks as the 19th largest daily newspaper in the nation. Its Sunday publication is known as The Sunday Oregonian.

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Sauvie Island crash that killed teen happened after underage drinking on school board member’s property, parent says

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Fedor Zarkhin

A fatal UTV crash on Sauvie Island last month was preceded by underage drinking at a get-together on property owned by Scappoose School Board Vice Chair Branda Jurasek, according to the father of the 17-year-old girl who died. Ava Crews was found dead around 12:40 a.m. on May 18 after a Polaris “side-by-side” utility terrain vehicle in which she was riding flipped in a field in the 14900 block of Northwest Gillihan Road, authorities have said.
Nominate your favorite Portland Thorns player of all time for our Readers Choice Awards

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Fernandez

Portland loves women’s sports. We had the world’s first sports bar playing only women’s sports. Attendance at Thorns matches is among the highest in the NWSL league. The team averaged nearly 20,000 fans per game in 2019 — the most for any women’s sport in the world at the time. And for good reason. The Thorns have been very good for a very long time. Portland has been lucky to see many great players don the black and red. But we want to know which one is the best ... according to our readers.
Arresto en tribunal de inmigración marca el primero en Portland

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Brad Schmidt |Yesenia Amaro

La redada de deportación del presidente Trump descendió sobre el Tribunal de Inmigración de Portland el lunes, cuando las autoridades federales arrestaron a una solicitante de asilo de 24 años en el pasillo del tribunal. El arresto en el tribunal federal sigue incidentes similares en todo el país y se cree que es el primero en Portland. Los detalles del arresto aún estaban surgiendo a última hora del lunes, y los funcionarios federales no quisieron hacer comentarios.
When are the 2025 BET Awards? Who is hosting and how to stream free

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Amy Leona Havin

The 2025 BET Awards are coming right up on Monday, June 9 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on BET. show will be available to stream live with a free trial of Philo, or on demand shortly after. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart will return to host the show. You can follow Kevin Hart at @kevinhart4real. The event will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Heading downtown Saturday morning? Grand Floral Parade blocks Portland streets

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Rosemarie Stein

If you’re heading to downtown Portland on Saturday morning, June 7 for anything other than the , be ready for some delays. Streets through the downtown core, and west to Goose Hollow will close as early as 7 a.m. near and along the parade’s route. Thousands of spectators are expected to line the sidewalks along the route, and getting to the parade can be difficult, especially if you come in a vehicle and need to find parking.
Every major show and concert coming to Portland Summer 2025

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Amy Leona Havin

Summer 2025 is officially here! Celebrate the season by planning an epic concert schedule for the season. From bands like Post Malone and The Roots to acts like Taylor Tomlinson and Weird Al, there’s something for everyone coming to the Portland area this summer. Check out our round up of shows below. • Get tickets for Summer 2025 shows from Vivid Seats | Seat Geek | StubHub | Ticketmaster.
Dear Doctor: What is coronary atherosclerosis, and can it be treated without surgery?

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Keith Roach

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a CT scan of my chest and abdomen for pain, and they made a note that I also had coronary atherosclerosis. What is this condition? Can medications help? Can it be treated without surgery? -- P.D.ANSWER: A computed tomography (CT) scan gives multiple two-dimensional slices of the body and is very good at looking at many medical issues. Modern CT scanners are so good that they can find calcium depositions inside major blood vessels.
Portland warms back into the 80s Thursday. Hot weather expected on the weekend

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Rosemarie Stein

As the Pacific Northwest sees a stronger upper level ridge building across the region, Portland will get a sunny Thursday with highs near 82 degrees. The National Weather Service says inland highs will warm into the upper 70s to low 80s by the afternoon, while coastal areas stay cooler. Highs along the coast will stay in the mid 60s to near 70. Portland starts Thursday with some clouds, but they should gradually clear. Winds will be calm.
Asking Eric: I’m happy my friends formed a band, but I’d rather not be their groupie

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Since retiring, some friends have put together a band. I went to one of their gigs a couple years ago, and recently a practice session. They would clearly like me to go to more, or all, of their gigs. The gigs are typically at night, an hour from where I live. I am a morning person. After years of commuting, I am happy to drive as little as possible. I enjoy being with a friend or two but put me in a room full of people and I am ready to go home.
Rose Festival Junior Parade brings music, dancers and bubbles, but not too much candy, to Sandy Boulevard

1 day ago | oregonlive.com | Lizzy Acker

The clouds couldn’t dampen the spirits of the children lining Northeast Sandy Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon, waiting for the Portland Rose Festival’s Junior Parade to begin. Ella Hogan, 10, joined her friends from Rose City Park Elementary in the street before the parade. Students at Rose City Park, which is located near the parade route, get dismissed early on parade day. For Ella, that early dismissal is one of the best things about the parade. But that’s just part of the fun.