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Bakeries & SweetsMake your own bar: Creo Chocolate turns Portland sweet tooths into chocolatiers with its Chocolate Lab, where tastings end with you designing your own bar.
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Up to 20 Portland schools could face consolidation or closure due to growing budget crunch
Portland Public Schools (PPS) has warned that up to 20 schools could face consolidation or closure due to a growing budget crunch.
Full story at katu.com ↗
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Dr. Shereef Elnahal has been President of Oregon Health and Science University, the state’s leading medical research hospital, for a year.
Full story at koin.com ↗
New recycling centers expand disposal options in Portland-metro area
New RecycleOn recycling centers are opening across the Portland-metro area, offering free drop-off options for materials that cannot be used in regular recycling bins.
Full story at katu.com ↗
Portland Parks Summer Free For All Wraps Up Soon
Portland Parks and Recreation's Summer Free For All program, which includes nearly 50 free outdoor events over 53 days, is nearing its end of its 2026 season.
Full story at kxl.com ↗
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