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Oregon Team Delivers Chemo Directly to Liver Tumors
A surgical team in Portland just performed a groundbreaking procedure that floods liver tumors with chemotherapy, then filters it out before it reaches the rest of the body. The patient went home the next day.
Maine Chicken Named World's Oldest at 15 Years
A Golden Sebright chicken from Portland, Maine just became the world's oldest living chicken at 15 years and 100 days old. Gertie has outlived dozens of flock mates and still loves chatting with her human friends.
Israeli Star Scores 41, Makes NBA Playoff History
Deni Avdija dropped 41 points and hit a clutch 3-point play with 16 seconds left to lead Portland past Phoenix 114-110, becoming the first Israeli to reach the NBA playoffs. The Trail Blazers erased an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to claim the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference.
Scoot Henderson Bounces Back After 51-Game Injury Absence
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson refused to feel sorry for himself after missing 51 games with a torn hamstring. Now he's leading his team into the playoffs for the first time in his young career.
Portland's Gertie Becomes World's Oldest Chicken at 16
A tiny bantam chicken in Maine just earned a Guinness World Record by living to almost 16 years old when most chickens barely make it past five. Her secret? Jazz music, homemade care, and probably some amazing genes.
Portland Furry Convention Raises $28K for Cancer Families
A furry convention in Portland has raised over $28,000 in three years for a nonprofit founded by a breast cancer survivor who helps families facing cancer find joy again. The charity was created after a nine-year-old girl watched her mother battle the disease.
Portland Fire Builds WNBA Roster in Expansion Draft
Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja ÄŒernivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
Cancer Survivor Raises $36K with Beatles Parody Shows
Rita Taylor beat cancer twice and turned her journey into a hilarious fundraising show featuring toilet plunger "horns" and Beatles parodies. Her Divas troupe has raised over $36,000 for the American Cancer Society through pure joy and community spirit.
Olympic Skier Jackie Wiles Gets Hero's Welcome in Portland
Portland native Jackie Wiles returned home Monday night to cheering crowds at PDX after winning Olympic bronze in alpine skiing. The heartwarming homecoming included team mascots, fans, and even a therapy llama celebrating her achievement.
Robot Greenhouse Grows 40K Pounds on Basketball Court
A Portland startup built a fully robotic greenhouse that grows 40,000 pounds of fresh produce per year using just one water spigot and the space of a basketball court. Unlike failed indoor farms that burned through hundreds of millions, Canopii took five years and $3.6 million to perfect its system.
Rescue Dog Musical Raises Funds for Oregon Humane Society
A new musical comedy about adopting a troubled rescue dog premieres in Portland with proceeds benefiting shelter animals. Created by Quarterflash's Marv Ross, the show turns his chaotic real-life rescue experience into Broadway-style entertainment.
Portland State Vikings Win First Conference Title in 18 Years
After nearly two decades, Portland State University's basketball team has clinched their first Big Sky Conference regular season championship since 2008. The Vikings now head to the conference tournament with their sights set on an NCAA berth.
Zara Larsson Joins Portland Bike Bus Before Concert
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson ditched her tour bus for a bike, riding with hundreds of Portland students just hours before her concert. The spontaneous collaboration happened in just three days after PE teacher Coach Balto invited her on social media.
Portland Bulldogs Win State Title as No. 6 Seed
The Portland High School boys basketball team went from tournament underdogs to state champions, beating top contenders to claim their first Gold Ball since 2017. The sixth-seeded Bulldogs defeated Camden Hills 76-60 in Maine's Class A final, proving that teamwork and perseverance can overcome any ranking.
Oregon Utility Adds 1,000 MW of Solar Power by 2028
Portland General Electric just announced its largest renewable energy expansion ever, adding enough solar power and battery storage to meet a quarter of peak demand. The best part? It won't require expensive new transmission lines, keeping costs down for customers.
Portland Volunteers Save 3,700 Frogs From Highway Deaths
For 13 winters, Portland volunteers have shuttled thousands of endangered frogs across a deadly highway to reach their breeding grounds. Now they're raising $4.5 million to build a permanent wildlife crossing so the frogs can migrate safely on their own.
Portland Pop-Up Program Turns Food Trucks Into Storefronts
A 16-year-old Portland program is helping small business owners test their dreams in temporary storefronts before committing to permanent locations. Nearly 95% of the program's participants have successfully launched their businesses downtown.
Jackie Wiles Wins Olympic Bronze After 4th Place Heartbreak
Portland's Jackie Wiles, 33, captured her first Olympic medal just two days after finishing fourth by milliseconds. The bronze came in a new team event where teamwork turned two individual fourth-place finishes into podium glory.
Injured Coach on Knee Scooter Leads Portland to Historic Win
Portland's head coach tore his Achilles during practice while filling in for injured players, then rolled the sideline on a knee caddy to guide his team to a stunning upset over No. 6 Gonzaga. The 87-80 victory ended a 30-game losing streak against top-10 teams and proved that dedication comes in all forms.
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