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To help secure some Republican votes, Democrats found cash for a cherished GOP cause—county fairs.

It’s official: Robert Vilahamn will head the Portland Thorns this year.

An enormous taxpayer subsidy now contains some protections. Critics say they aren’t enough.

It turns out that in order to become Puddles, the University of Oregon’s beloved mascot, one must have many ducks in a row.

Now that everyone from the governor on down is scrambling to curry Tom Dundon’s favor, it’s time for a clear-eyed appraisal of where the franchise stands.

Joe Cronin says he doesn’t think about his job security. Which, if true, would make him one of the few people in Portland who doesn’t. And the crazy thing is, when he says this, you actually believe him.

Whether the Blazers might leave town is a question above my pay grade. What I wanted to know was: What would $600 million change about the arena? And who, exactly, are those changes for?

When three struggling governments negotiate with the man who built the nation’s biggest subprime auto lender, taxpayers should get ready to pay.

Among the questions: When will Damian Lillard return and what will he look like when he does?

Malinin, along with fellow Team USA skater Samuel Mindra, encourage social media followers to sign a petition to save the rink.

Highlights include cat night, Moms Gone Wild, and a chance for 35 couples to get married at center field.

Janine Szpara is a former U.S. Women’s National Team goalkeeper.