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November is here, which means a parade of holidays are coming your way, from Election Day to Veterans Day to Thanksgiving. Plus, it’s Native American Heritage Month and the first round of festive ...

Hello, and welcome back to the Trash Report! It’s me, Elinor Jones. I’m so glad you’re reading this. All I want to do is make little comments on things that I see in the news, and this column is where ...

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Making a Thanksgiving feast is no mean feat. Maybe you can’t stand the smell of Brussels sprouts permeating your kitchen, or pie crust is your sworn enemy. Perhaps your tiny apartment kitchen could ...

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to indict the police officer who shot and killed Eric Hurtado in downtown Portland on October 15. The announcement was made Thursday, the same ...

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No tricks here! Treat yourself to tickets to see Scottish synthpop band CHVRCHES, who just released another new single off ...

NW’s Largest Garage & Vintage Sale is back on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, WA! Shop 600+ indoor booths filled with vintage treasures, antiques, GOOD LUCK ...

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