Portland

Laika Studios Wildwood film release

4 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Laika’s ‘Wildwood’ to open 40th annual AFI Fest

Laika Studios has released trailers for its upcoming stop-motion animated feature, Wildwood. Directed by Travis Knight and based on the fantasy novel by Colin Meloy, the film is described as the studio’s most ambitious p

U.S. cities pilot ‘rest in red’ traffic signals

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: U.S. cities pilot ‘rest in red’ traffic signals to reduce speeding

Several U.S. cities are piloting a traffic signal strategy known as ‘rest in red’ to combat speeding and improve road safety. Unlike traditional systems, this technology defaults signals to red and uses sensors to detect

Maine housing affordability and rent regulation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Maine communities implement measures to address housing affordability

Maine communities are taking various steps to address housing affordability and shortages. In Portland, officials established a 2.6% rent-control cap for 2027, an increase from the 2.2% cap set for 2026. To support this

Portland Hearts of Pine USL League One season

5 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Portland Hearts of Pine defeat Westchester SC 2-1

The Portland Hearts of Pine are attempting to revive their USL League One season after a prolonged period of struggle. In mid-August, the club sat in 11th place with a 5-8-6 record, trailing the postseason contention by

Mick Schumacher IndyCar future and performance

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Scott McLaughlin takes IndyCar pole at Laguna Seca

In early July, reports suggested Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar seat was under review, with team principal Günther Steiner questioning his continued participation. By early August, Schumacher confirmed he would remain in the

Violent incidents and police investigations in Portland

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Portland police shoot and kill suspect after carjacking pursuit

In Portland, Oregon, the police are investigating two distinct violent events. In the Northwest District, officers are reviewing multiple uses of force following a pursuit of an armed suspect who had previously slashed a

MADE Bike Show in Portland

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: MADE Show 2026 celebrates handmade bicycle craftsmanship

The 2026 MADE Show, held in Portland, Oregon, from August 21–23, continued the event’s focus on custom framebuilding and domestic production. The exhibition featured a diverse range of specialized builds, including grave

Amtrak Airo train program rollout

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Amtrak to launch Airo trains on Cascades route this fall

Amtrak is implementing its $8 billion Airo program to modernize passenger rail service, beginning with the Cascades route connecting Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The initiative aims to replace agin

Forest Grove quintuple homicide

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Benjamin Parker identified as suspect in Oregon quintuple homicide

Authorities are investigating a quintuple homicide at a rural property near Forest Grove, Oregon. The incident was discovered after emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire, finding five deceased individuals and sever

Yucatán outreach to California, Oregon, and Canada migrants

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Indemaya provides services and cultural support to Yucatecan communities in Canada and the U.S

In late July 2026, the Yucatán Institute for the Development of Maya Culture (Indemaya) began expanding its support for the Yucatecan diaspora in California. An initial meeting in Oxnard and Los Ángeles with Mexican cons

US residential real estate development proposals

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Real estate developments announced in Portland and Redwood City

New residential and mixed-use development proposals have been filed across several US cities. In Seattle, Phoenix Property submitted a pre-application for the Ravenna Apartments, a $25 million project featuring a six-st

Gun violence in Chicago

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Chicago reports at least 17 shootings and four deaths over a weekend

Gun violence in Chicago has seen a recent surge in fatalities and injuries. In mid-August, a weekend of violence in the city included at least eight separate shooting incidents, resulting in three to four deaths and seve

Summer gardening and flower maintenance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Gardening tips for maintaining summer blooms and dahlias

Summer gardening activities and maintenance focus on seasonal festivals and the care of specific flowering plants. In the Pacific Northwest, sunflower festivals in the Portland area offer various attractions including fl

Hearts of Pine soccer club development and operations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Fitzpatrick Stadium parking issues cause gridlock during Portland Hearts of Pine game

The Hearts of Pine soccer club announced plans to build a new stadium at Cassidy Point in Portland to serve as the home for its men’s and women’s teams. While the women’s team is expected to play its first two seasons at

Portland business owner lawsuit regarding shooting

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Portland jury rejects burglar's $10 million lawsuit against business owner

In March 2023, Kenneth Voyles, who was homeless at the time, broke into Touchstone Granite & Marble in Portland. During the incident, business owner James Grant shot Voyles three times. Voyles subsequently filed a $10 mi

Role Model album release and tour

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Role Model releases third studio album ‘Chuck Timely & the Hourglass’

Musician Tucker Pillsbury, performing as Role Model, has released his third studio album, ‘Chuck Timely & The Hourglass’. The project marks a stylistic shift from his earlier lo-fi hip-hop and bedroom pop roots toward a

Maine housing affordability crisis

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Maine housing affordability remains a challenge as new senior complex opens

In late July 2026, Maine lawmakers and local officials introduced a suite of policies—including accessory dwelling units, zoning reforms, subsidized housing, surcharges on high‑priced apartments, the removal of parking r

Turkey disaster management modernization

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: AFAD highlights data-driven disaster management technologies

In mid‑July 2026, the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Council approved a nationwide aerial aid and evacuation system, to be run jointly by the Ministry of National Defense and AFAD. The council, chaired by Depu

Pygmy goats boarding Portland public transit bus

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Two pygmy goats board TriMet bus in Portland

Two pygmy goats, named ‘Billy the Kid’ and ‘Billy the Goat,’ escaped from an enclosure and boarded a TriMet FX2-Division bus during the Tuesday morning rush hour in Portland, Oregon. Security footage showed the animals