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A tragic drowning death in the Molalla River sends shockwaves through the community—deputies responded to Canby Community Park Tuesday afternoon, where a man’s life was lost in a sudden, devastating incident. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public rep...

Travel isn’t just about moving from place to place—it’s about shedding old selves and embracing pure, unburdened motion. In Steve Langan’s “A Terminal,” the speaker describes a kind of mental liquidity, where letting go of exams, uniforms, and rigid expectations unlocks a freedom that defies announcements and plans. It’s a meditation on surrendering control to simply be present on the journey, a s...

Portland’s Forest Park is facing a major environmental showdown as city officials approve PGE’s plan to clear 400 trees to install new power lines—claimed to prevent outages by 2030. While PGE touts it as the fastest, cheapest fix, wildlife advocates warn it’ll devastate the park’s ecosystem, calling the company’s promised $2 million in mitigation funds woefully inadequate. Groups like the Bird Al...

Portland city leaders approve PGE’s plan to clear 400 trees in Forest Park for new power lines, claiming it’s the fastest fix to prevent outages by 2030 — but wildlife advocates blast the move as ecologically devastating, demanding $2 million more for mitigation. PGE’s $10 million wildlife fund falls short, critics say, and the Bird Alliance calls the plan a loophole that ignores public outcry and...

PGE’s plan to cut 370 trees—including ancient Douglas firs—in Forest Park for a power line upgrade is sparking outrage after city officials say rules were ignored. After a heated appeal and behind-the-scenes negotiations, PGE agreed to pay $5.5 million for environmental restoration, a $3.1 million bump from their initial offer. But local groups say they were excluded from the final deal. Meanwhile...

A major two-alarm house fire erupted in Cornelius Wednesday morning, prompting emergency crews and road closures on Baseline Street and S Fourteenth Avenue—stay alert, find alternate routes, and keep an eye on updates as first responders work to contain the blaze. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is a...

A major house fire erupted on Baseline Street in Cornelius, Oregon, prompting a two-alarm response and shutting down Tualatin Valley Highway between 10th and 20th Avenue. Emergency crews are battling the blaze while deputies have sealed off surrounding streets—including Baseline at 10th and South 14th between Adair and Alpine—to ensure public safety. The cause remains under investigation, and driv...

Portland Public Schools are facing backlash as students like fourth grader Maika spend up to four hours daily on screens—far exceeding the district’s own guideline of just 40 minutes per week for platforms like i-Ready. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on...

A Gresham, Oregon family is suing the school district after alleging a substitute teacher abused their 8-year-old son over four months — including physical acts like squeezing his head and pulling his chair — while also facing racial discrimination as the only Black student in class. Despite multiple reports to the school, the mother escalated to state child welfare services. The teacher was place...

A black Dodge Ram truck veered off I-82 near milepost 2 in Umatilla County just after midnight, sparking a deadly crash that left one dead and another critically injured — a harrowing tale of loss and the fragility of life on the road. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news...

Clouds roll in Wednesday, keeping Portland cool with highs in the 70s-80s, but dry conditions mean wildfire risk stays high—especially east of the Cascades. A heat dome brewing over the Rockies will push warmer temps into the low 90s by Monday-Tuesday, but don’t get too comfy: cooler weather’s on the way by the end of next week. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow...

Portland’s short-term rental fines are skyrocketing—some violations now carry penalties of tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, targeting landlords for missing permits or failing to keep a primary resident on-site. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary bas...

Portlanders are turning out in droves to demand a say in city spending, with a participatory budgeting initiative collecting nearly double the required signatures to hit the November ballot. If approved, residents would vote on how to spend 2% of the city budget, channeling community ideas into real funding decisions — a model already proven in over 100 U.S. cities and thousands worldwide. But thi...

Oregon’s health system is in turmoil as residential treatment centers blast new state rules forcing them to accept patients regardless of capacity, risking care quality. Meanwhile, Sunstone Way faces criminal probe over alleged misuse of $3.6M in taxpayer funds, including lavish spending and unallowable payroll. Dr. Sejal Hathi steps down as Oregon Health Authority director amid a fentanyl surge a...

Portland got a cosmic surprise Tuesday night as rare noctilucent clouds—icy, high-altitude formations glowing silvery-blue after sunset—lit up the sky. Normally seen far north, these clouds appeared 50-70 miles above us, defying darkness and reflecting sunlight even after 9 PM. A stunning reminder of the hidden drama unfolding in Earth’s upper atmosphere. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Sol...

Two years after a devastating hit-and-run in Gresham, police are urgently seeking the public’s help to identify the silver sedan with a loud exhaust that fled the scene — and the driver who left a victim with lasting injuries. Despite the victim’s forgiveness, authorities insist accountability is vital. With fresh eyes and new leads, they’re hoping community tips will finally bring closure to this...