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Oregon reps split by party on federal budget vote

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Democrats for, Republican against energy tax incentives, health insurance subsidies, corporate taxes.
Sewage spills into Mt. Scott Creek near Happy Valley

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WES crews work through the night to stop leak adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center.
Appeals court upholds Gov. Brown's clemency actions

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Challenge focused on 73 juvenile offenders whose cases can now be reviewed by a parole board after 15 years.
WashCo jury indicts 14 for catalytic converter trafficking

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Beaverton police believe one of the suspects may have trafficked more than 44,000 of the device, worth $22M.
Clackamas County may seek outside review of election flaws

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County clerk blames printing and mailing errors on contract firms, but board chair says, 'it happened to us'
Greg Chaimov vacates Clackamas Community College Board seat

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Retired attorney, former Milwaukie councilor moves to Washington state to spend more time with his grandchild
North Clackamas leader introduces strategic plan for schools

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Superintendent Shay James aims to engage community in understanding issues in education, both in the district…
Submarine ballots, Betsy Brigades chase election deadlines

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Johnson has until Tuesday, Aug. 16 to turn in enough petition signatures to qualify as an unaffiliated…
Oregon City Santa marries on Christmas tree farm in Molalla

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Newly christened Mrs. Claus, who also works as a nurse, celebrates with Oak Grove reception.
Health authorities urge precautions against monkeypox

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Everyone who has close personal contact with anyone with hMPXV is at risk for the virus.
Judge to rule on legality of Portland charter reforms by…

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Both sides clash on multiple issues during a Thursday, Aug. 11 Multnomah County Circuit Court hearing.
Games & Puzzle Corner

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Looking to play some games? We've got you covered with mini-crosswords, word searches, and sudoku!
Forty-nine people killed this year in Portland

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The latest victim was shot to death in Southeast Portland on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
Clackamas County clerk deflects blame for election errors

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The county commission questions Sherry Hall about election problems in her office.
Portland attorneys accuse U.S. DOJ of moving goal posts

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The Justice Department said the city had failed to follow through on a commitment to have a committee review…
Oregon City disqualifies Leslie Wright for November ballot

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Mayoral candidate hasn't lived in the city for the required 12 months, city recorder writes.
Engineering the future: Kids try VR, 3-D printing at tech…

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Verizon program helps bridge digital divide with STEM workshops for middle schoolers
WCSO searches for suspect in carjacking

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The Washington County Sheriff's Office cautioned that the man, who remains at large, may be armed.
Another locomotive for the Oregon Rail Heritage Center?

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The Oregon Historical Society is seeking a new home the 1920s industrial steam engine based in Prineville.
One more suspected heat death under investigation

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The potential statewide toll stands at 16, with half of them in Portland as authorities determine the cause.
Oregon and the KKK: A push to end Catholic schools

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1920s: In Oregon, the Ku Klux Klan focused on banning the private schools, and saw political success along…
Court hearing set of Portland charter ballot measure on…

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A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge must decide whether the No. 8 Charter Commission measure is legal.
U.S. energy chief: Climate action 'at the tipping point'

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'Now we have the tools to actually meet our aspirations,' Granholm says of funding and incentives by Congress.
Public invited to help rename Southwest Portland park and…

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A Park; Wilson Outdoor Pool both slated to be renamed this fall with input from ad hoc committee and online…

Regional News

WashCo jury indicts 14 for catalytic converter trafficking

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Oregon and the KKK: A push to end Catholic schools

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U.S. energy chief: Climate action 'at the tipping point'

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National Weather Service: Weekend weather could mean fire danger

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They were a political power in Oregon. They also were the Klan.

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Former gov candidate Nick Kristof to return to New York Times

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Watch: Candidates for governor take stage in first debate

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Former officer guilty in 2020 'Black Lives Matter' flag case

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Oregon's history with the KKK runs deep.

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Man shot by police near Jefferson County Fair identified

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Murder hornets are getting a new name. Here's why

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Cooling shelters to open in Portland on Tuesday, July 26

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The Summer of '42: Oregon under attack

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Oregon economy continues to add jobs, nears full recovery

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Democratic Rep. Kurt Schrader backs Betsy Johnson for governor

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Missing Portland teen mother, child feared at risk

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Oregon Supreme Court Justice Nelson nominated to federal bench

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Go Play: Oregon Bigfoot Festival comes to Clackamas County for first time

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Portland Timbers fall at Toronto

August 13, 2022 Portland Tribune - Sports

Two late goals from Italian stars produce 3-1 win for Toronto FC; Portland's 10-game unbeaten run ends Saturday.

Oregon State football progresses towards season opener

August 11, 2022 Portland Tribune - Sports

Coach Jonathan Smith spoke with media about Reser Stadium construction, quarterback lineups, and injury updates

IndyCar and support races coming to PIR on Labor Day weekend

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A full weekend of exciting racing is on tap from Sept. 2 to 4 at Portland International Raceway.
Meaghan Nally steps up in back for Portland Thorns

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Versatile third-year defender has emerged as a key player while seeing her first signifiant playing time for NWSL club.
Resilient Portland Thorns rally late to beat Washington Spirit

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Christine Sinclair and Morgan Weaver score late goals on Wednesday at Washington as Thorns win 2-1.
Portland Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby embraces growth through grief

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Milwaukie native has overcome mental, physical challenges and emerged as a top-flight NWSL shot stopper.
Scoresheet: Smith and Lock both look solid in Seahawks preseason opener

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Daily sports news, including Seattle Mariners and Hillsboro Hops game results and college notes.
Hops get right in Everett

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Hillsboro drops the first game of the series but goes on to win five-of-six against the AquaSox.
Timbers, FC Dallas swap stoppage-time goals in 1-1 draw

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Strange tie at home on Saturday is Portland Timbers' MLS-leading 12th of the season.
Evanson: Oregon football's new staff is talking the talk, but can they walk it

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The Ducks opened camp this past week and there's plenty of mystery with a staff with little experience.
Formula Zero camp born from life experiences of Damian Lillard

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Thanks to long time coach/trainer Phil Beckner, Lillard is hoping to pass along his knowledge to the next generation.
Alex Forsyth, veteran Oregon football linemen, prepared for big, final push

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Oregon center, West Linn native a leader on and off the field as his final season of college football approaches.
Portland Thorns, North Carolina Courage play to 3-3 draw

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Friday's battle between NWSL rivals sees visitors rally twice to leave Thorns frustrated in front of 17,139 fans.
Portland Timbers battle Nashville to 1-1 draw

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With lineup challenges, busy week, a tie was not the worst outcome for a Timbers side missing players.
Another tough week for the Hops in Eugene

Portland Tribune - Sports

Hillsboro drops five-of-six to the first place Ems and trails their rival by eight games.
Here's a list of the high school coaches coming to Portland schools

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With the calendar turned to August, we roundup the newest coaches coming to the Portland area.
Mount Hood Challenge soccer tournament scheduled for Aug. 5-7

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With 67 fields spread across the Portland metro area, the tournament hosted by the Willamette United Football Club will feature 503 teams.
Scoresheet: Pickles win final regular-season game, playoffs next

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Daily sports news, including Seattle Mariners and Hillsboro Hops game results and college notes.

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OPINION

OVBC survey finds a citizenry on the sidelines

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We've made all Trib stories free this month. Here's why.

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Happy Valley resident: Red-flag laws should be a bipartisan issue

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My View: Why are Oregonians trying to stop nuclear energy?

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Our View: Five tips to keep wildfire smoke out of your home

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Pay no attention to the medical experts -- I am a very good driver

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Boomer: Roberts Court awakens need to vote for McLeod-Skinner

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My view: Putting Interstate Bridge misconceptions to rest

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My View: Trauma rises as climate changes

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Portland's clean energy fund didn't deserve a green light

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Opinion: ODOT will toll to price people off of roads

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My View: It's time to let public participate in budgeting

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Opinion: Clackamas County pandering or seeking solutions?

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Opinion: Don't punish all Oregon boaters because of one person

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Clackamas DA: Public can view details in officer-involved shooting

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Letters to the editor

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Column: Our comments are leaving; our commitment isn't

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Collaboration is why Gresham is leading on housing

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Politics

Oregon reps split by party on federal budget vote

August 13, 2022 Portland Tribune - Politics Peter Wong

Democrats for, Republican against energy tax incentives, health insurance subsidies, corporate taxes.

Appeals court upholds Gov. Brown's clemency actions

August 13, 2022 Portland Tribune - Politics Peter Wong

Challenge focused on 73 juvenile offenders whose cases can now be reviewed by a parole board after 15 years.

Submarine ballots, Betsy Brigades chase election deadlines

Portland Tribune - Politics

Johnson has until Tuesday, Aug. 16 to turn in enough petition signatures to qualify as an unaffiliated candidate for Oregon governor.
Clackamas County may seek outside review of election flaws

Portland Tribune - Politics

County clerk blames printing and mailing errors on contract firms, but board chair says, 'it happened to us'
Rich Vial, former state rep, running for Senate as unaffiliated

Portland Tribune - Politics

Vial, who lives in Scholls, served one term as a Republican in the Oregon House.
U.S. energy chief: Climate action 'at the tipping point'

Portland Tribune - Politics

'Now we have the tools to actually meet our aspirations,' Granholm says of funding and incentives by Congress.
Wyden: Policy for energy and health care 'best politics'

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Oregon Democrat sees triumph of budget plan after months of internal talks, two all-night Senate sessions.
Merkley: Vote on energy, health care 'a big day for America'

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Oregon Democrat speaks up for plan that passed Senate, awaits approval by U.S. House and signature by Biden.
State audit: Clackamas County primary tally was accurate

Portland Tribune - Politics

Post-election order came after misprinted barcodes required hand duplication of thousands of ballots cast.
Oregon congressional races tighten, forecaster says

Portland Tribune - Politics

Legislative races see some third-party interest in several districts, too.
Clackamas County voters to decide on pause of psilocybin plan

Portland Tribune - Politics

Two-year ban on Nov. 8 ballot would apply outside cities; permanent bans pending in Molalla, Sandy
They were a political power in Oregon. They also were the Klan.

Portland Tribune - Politics

Roaring '20s: KKK seizes power statewide, and Portland is at the heart of their ambitions. Part 2 of our series.
Ready, set, go: Less than 100 days until election

Portland Tribune - Politics

Labor Day, the traditional 'kick-off' of the general election campaign, is still a month away.
Kristof gives over $1 million in political contributions before returning to NYT

Portland Tribune - Politics

Columnist gives remaining contributions to Oregon Strong, a new committee with personal ties.
U.S. House climate panel makes swing through Oregon

Portland Tribune - Politics

Suzanne Bonamici is among those who see electric buses and trucks, supercharging station, and proposed mass timber plant.
Former gov candidate Nick Kristof to return to New York Times

Portland Tribune - Politics

Unable to appear on the Oregon ballot, Kristof plans to return to his former job as a New York Times columnist.
State will shut down rental assistance program Aug. 12

Portland Tribune - Politics

Agency paid out $400 million in federal and state funds to support 61,000 households during pandemic.
Watch: Candidates for governor take stage in first debate

Portland Tribune - Politics

Democrat Tina Kotek, Republican Christine Drazan and unaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson say they can fix Oregon.

Features

Yuyang Zhang's cut and paste revolution

August 13, 2022 Portland Tribune - Features Joseph Gallivan

Portland artist takes on themes of surveillance, censorship and queer identity with work that subverts Chinese propaganda imagery.

Clackamas County sees dangerous tansy infestation

August 11, 2022 Portland Tribune - Features Lisa Kilders

Weed rages across the region, causing dire situation for ranchers, livestock

Locally trained, Justin Medeiros sits atop CrossFit Games world

Portland Tribune - Features

The 23-year-old California native and two-time champ trains with coach Adam Neiffer at CrossFit Fort Vancouver.
Work it, people: Portland Fashion Week prances and poses

Portland Tribune - Features

The annual event will take place at the Moxy Hotel Aug. 16-21, with nightly runway shows.
'The Fever' plays in Lloyd Center, Lake Oswego

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Clackamas County resident Patrick Walsh directs one-man show by Wallace Shawn starring Paul Susi
All-ages comedy show coming to Milwaukie Museum

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Spencer Sprocket's multi-prop juggling, sleight-of-hand magic and electric unicycle skills seek to engage audience.
Classic cars return to Gresham Senior Center this month

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Annual fundraiser celebrates chrome from every decade during Sunday, Aug. 28, expo
For Peat's Sake

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The best part of peat pods or pots is being able to put them straight in the ground, which helps protect your tender seedlings from…
Will Vinton's wish granted: 'The Kiss' becomes reality

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Thanks to family and friends, the late, great artist's musical is staged by Lakewood Theater Company.
Ex-Oregon Ballet Theatre head Kevin Irving lands on his feet

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In an unconventional move, Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra hired him to be its executive director.
Shovel-ready: land art show opens somewhere in Portland

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Land art show aims to reassess the 20th century trend for artists as earth movers, bringing a modest tone to Portland.
Daily Life: Wallace Shawn's 'The Fever' shows at mall, home, jail

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Check back here for daily updates on happenings in the Metro Life entertainment and cultural world.
Arts, culture, heritage on tap at Oregon City event

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Festival of the Arts runs Aug. 13-14 at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center.
U-pick fruit ready on Sauvie Island

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Berries are winding down and stone fruit is coming in at Sauvie Island farms, after rough spring.
Creative exhibits will inspire fairgoers in Clackamas County

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Something for everyone, from baked goods to quilts, is coming to the event center in Canby
Gregory Gourdet reemerges with Haitian restaurant Kann

Portland Tribune - Features

The famed Portland chef has been working on the new eatery for years, and a Bar Sousol will be added this fall.
Mitski plays McMenamins Edgefield Tuesday

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Singer, songwriter and dancer brings her endless tour to Edgefield for a second dose of emotions
Go wild (legally) on Portland streets via Providence Bridge Pedal

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Register for annual event that offers cyclists opportunity to ride on streets and bridges, Sunday, Aug. 14.

Wheels

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500: From Work Truck to High Country, you're covered

August 16, 2022 Jim Redden

The revised full-size pickup is offered in a wide range of models to meet all needs.

IndyCar and support races coming to PIR on Labor Day weekend

August 11, 2022 Jeff Zurschmeide

A full weekend of exciting racing is on tap from Sept. 2 to 4 at Portland International Raceway.

Another locomotive for the Oregon Rail Heritage Center?

The Oregon Historical Society is seeking a new home the 1920s industrial steam engine based in Prineville.
1935 Mercedes from Tigard tops Forest Grove classic car show

The prestigious Concours d'Elegance returned to Pacific University after two years, drawing thousands of car buffs
2022 Chevrolet Bolt is the affordable EV

With factory incentives and state rebates, you can buy a brand new all-elect Bolt for around $20,000.
2022 Cadillac XT5 Sport AWD: Family favorite for a reason

The midsize two-row crossover has been the best-selling Cadillac model for five years.
2023 Nissan Z: Rebirth of the legend

The newest version of the iconic sports car is the best ever and a must-have performance car.
Electric-car auction to benefit NAMI Clackamas

National Alliance on Mental Illness receives fully loaded Tesla Model Y from anonymous donor.
Ford's all-electric F-150 Lightning is the best truck on the market today

Prices range from around $40,000 to over $92,000, meaning there is a Lighting to fit every need and budget.
2022 Lexus NX SUV: More choices, improved interior

The compact crossover now offers four engines, including two hybrid choices, and better display system.
Milwaukie Cruise-In to benefit high school marching band

39th-annual family-friendly event on Aug. 6 is all about community and having fun
Subaru WRX is the sport sedan built for the Pacific Northwest

The newest WRX is true to its rally heritage but easy to drive well on our rough Northwest roads.
PGE invites customers to test drive new EVs

Charging equipment also will be on display at the free, reservation-only Aug. 13 event.
2022 Audi A6 allroad quattro: Sporty luxury SUV alternative

Power, comfort, technology, practicality and safety in a stylish station wagon.
Chevrolet reveals all-new 2024 Blazer EV

Reservations are now being accepted for the stylish all-elected SUV that goes in sale in the summer of 2023.
Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain is wagon for modern era

A station wagon today is a far cry from the Vista Cruisers and Country Squire wagons you might recall from childhood.
And they're off! (Well, actually parked)

The annual Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance hosts 300 classic and modified cars today, with a focus on British cars
1935 Mercedes from Tigard tops Forest Grove classic car show

The prestigious Concours d'Elegance returned to Pacific University after two years, drawing thousands of car buffs