U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is now more than a week past the self-imposed deadline he set in April for announcing whether he will seek a fourth term in 2026.

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“If Kotek wants to press this again, she might be facing an early end to her political career.”

Our staff tried the limited edition raspberry, cherry and lime-flavored cider inspired by the patriotic-hue icy treat.

Campfire kabobs, tzatziki sauce and peach balsamic toast.

“That scared me when he threatened to break the window and drag me away because it reminded me of the Taliban in Afghanistan.”

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Plus: A reader defends Urban Forestry’s regulation team.

Our new monthly series highlighting Portland’s local music scene, hosted by Vinny White.

After a week of secrecy, Travel Oregon and its commissioners have revealed what they are paying CEO Todd Davidson to stay on in the top job for one more year after he retires this month.

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Here’s what the city’s reading this month.

This story first appeared in the Oct. 6, 2004 edition of WW.

The group text is the new social media. It’s a tempting place to vent, and an easy way to lose your job.

The Portland City Council voted last week to move the city’s team of tree regulators from the Urban Forestry division to the centralized permitting office.