03-15-2025  8:01 am   •   PDX and SEA Weather

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(AP Photo/Jenny Kane) 

Decades ago, the town of Leavenworth was a near ghost town, one of the poorest parts of the Pacific Northwest. That’s when desperate business owners took a serious gamble -- reinventing the community in the vision of an alpine village. 

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FILE - This Dec. 17, 2008 file photo shows Lincoln City, Ore. (Faith Cathcart/The Oregonian via AP) 

The letter asks people to write down the license plate numbers of cars believed to belong to immigrants who might lack a permanent legal status.

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Incoming city council member Loretta Smith with a constituent. (Courtesty Loretta Smith) 

Former county commissioner with congressional experience finds that third run for office is the charm.

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) 

The Democrat said Tuesday that the tax would apply to about 3,400 residents — including Microsoft founder Bill Gates — and bring in $10.3 billion over four years.

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Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama (D - E Portland & N Clackamas County) 

Information about the key laws going into effect on January 1, 2025 is available here. 

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(Oregon Department of Transportation via AP, File) 

According to Gov. Tina Kotek's office, fighting the fires cost the state over $350 million, making it the most expensive wildfire season in Oregon history. 

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(courtesy of Oregon Historical Society) 

The historic property housed more than 100 low-income seniors until a Legionnaire’s outbreak forced residents out in 2021.

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(Rebecca Slezak/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File) 

A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the proposed merger until an in-house administrative judge at the Federal Trade Commission considers it. 

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Rukaiyah-Adams by Intisar abiotio 

The 1803 Fund has announced it will invest $8 million in 11 community-based partners aimed at strengthening Black Portland. Founded in 2020, the investment fund aims to grow shared prosperity, through a mix of financial investments and investments in community-based organizations.

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Shannon Singleton is sworn into office as Multnomah County Commissioner for District.  

Shannon Singleton’s election victory was followed by a hectic two weeks. 

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