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Police Dogs Detect Possible Human Remains in Centennial Mills
Police dogs have identified the “potential presence of human remains” inside Centennial Mills, according to Portland fire officials.
New Polling Shows Most Oregonians Wary of AI and Data Centers
As politicians struggle to grasp new dividing lines, fresh polling shows a majority of Oregonians across the political spectrum hold negative views on artificial intelligence and data centers and support restrictive policies to regulate them.
Kevin Calabro Says He’s Leaving Blazers After Lowball Offer
“There was not much seriousness on the other end to get a deal done,” Calabro said, “which is fine if you want to end the relationship. Well, that’s one way to do it, I suppose.”
Oregon Regulators Approve Rate Hike for Data Centers
On Tuesday, the PUC announced it had agreed to Portland General Electric’s request to update its rates and terms of service, which now call for steeper rates for the booming data center industry.
Two Portland Districts Have Strong Feelings on Moda Center. Both Will Elect Councilors This Fall.
Six councilors are on the ballot in November in districts 3 and 4. As it happens, polling shows those are also the districts with the most deeply held views on Moda Center funding.
Data Center Backlash Decided an Oregon Senate Race in the Silicon Forest. It Could Factor Big in November.
Spurred by fed-up, online-activated citizens, local governments around the state are now exploring ways to roll back incentives.
PGE Seeks Increased Electricity Rates for Data Centers
The electric utility asked the Oregon Public Utility Commission for a 29% rate increase for data centers and rate decreases for residential and small business customers.
Ken Gordon Is Bringing Parisian-Style Rotisserie Chicken to Southeast Portland
Bon Temps Poulet will be available at Gorges Brewing Wednesday through Sunday starting June 10.
Report: Artisanal Ice Cream Maker Salt & Straw Could Sell for More Than $200 Million
The company is “exploring a capital transaction,” says founder Kim Malek, but no buyer has been named.
Oregon Suicide Rates for Farming, Fishing and Forestry Workers Are Five Times the State Average
Mental Health Awareness Month also draws attention to Oregon’s overall suicide rate, which is 50% higher than the national rate.
Blazers Make Sweeping Layoffs on Business Side Under New Owner
“We made the difficult decision to restructure several areas of the business.”










