$18 million spent upgrading Portland schools that could now close
Nearly $18 million has already been spent upgrading Portland schools facing closure, with another $50 million in voter-approved projects planned.
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Multnomah County delays ambulance plan vote amid East County response time concerns
Multnomah County commissioners postponed a vote on a new ambulance service plan until Oct. 29 after East County leaders raised concerns about longer response times.
More than 112,000 acetaminophen bottles sold on Amazon recalled
An FDA enforcement report said more than 100,000 bottles of the Amazon brand of Extra Strength acetaminophen are under recall after reports of discolored tablets.
Social Security COLA for 2027 is coming Wednesday. Here’s what to expect
More than 75 million Americans who receive Social Security will learn Wednesday how much their monthly benefits are expected to rise in 2027.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Another UK Powerball player won more than $1 million. Does it affect your odds of hitting the jackpot?
Even as another U.K. Powerball player has won £1 million, there still hasn't been a jackpot winner since August, driving the prize to $562 million.
Seattle Asian grocery store says viral fraud allegations are driving away customers
After a prominent conservative influencer accused the market of fraud, Lam's Seafood Asian Market is now fighting to preserve its reputation.
Did anyone win Powerball's $540M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 12
More than half a billion dollars was up for grabs in Monday's Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers.
Nippon Dynawave employees return to work months after deadly disaster
Most Nippon Dynawave employees returned to work Monday, months after a tank failure killed 11 people and injured eight.
Mercedes expands recall to 30,000 cars over leaking brake hoses
Mercedes is recalling tens of thousands of cars because they may be at higher risk of a crash caused by faulty brake hoses.
Rechargeable hand warmers recalled due to risk of fire and burn hazards
More than 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers sold at retailers nationwide and online have been recalled due to potential fire and burn hazards.
Did anyone win Powerball's $519M jackpot? Here are the winning numbers for Oct. 10
Did anyone win the estimated $519 million Powerball jackpot in Saturday night's drawing? Here are the winning numbers.