Portland Timbers Blank Austin FC, Clinch Playoff Spot
Portland's 2-0 win in Austin secures a place in the MLS Cup playoffs as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.
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For Portland, the City of Roses, coverage here follows city government, Multnomah County, Portland Public Schools, sports, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider metro.
Weather and Disaster
Live Poll
Do you support higher street parking prices near the Moda Center on event nights?
Council Raises Event Parking Rates Near Moda Center
Portland's city council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance nearly doubling event street parking prices in the Eliot neighborhood.
Politics
Live Poll
Should Portland give city workers bigger raises despite tight budgets?
Portland Workers Plan to Strike Nov. 9
The City of Portland Professional Workers Union, representing more than 800 employees, plans a strike after 93% of members voted in favor.
Science
Live Poll
Should fossil fuel companies be held financially liable for climate-related damages?
Judge Lets Multnomah Climate Suit Against Oil Firms Proceed
A Portland court ruling clears the way for Oregon's largest county to pursue its $51 billion climate case against fossil fuel companies and trade groups.
Sports
White Stag Sign Returns to Original Design
The Portland landmark drops its temporary Ja Morant image after the Trail Blazers' home-opener promotion.
Health
Live Poll
Do you trust that your community provides enough stable addiction recovery resources for parents in need?
Portland Residential Treatment Center to Close
The Letty Owings Center, Oregon's largest facility for pregnant and parenting women, is shutting its doors.
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