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James Shippy retweeted
MAX Blue and Red lines disrupted due to a commercial power outage near Sunset Transit Center. Shuttle buses serving stations between Beaverton Transit Center and Galleria/Library. Expect delays.
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The NBA and prominent sportsbooks have agreed to ban multiple types of bets, per me and @DavidPurdum, such as:
- Parlay bets involving the under on the same player's statistics
- "First of" market; examples: winner of opening tip, an individual's specific shot, rebound, assist, steal
- Under bets on players expected to play less than 12 minutes a game
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Firefighters responding to a crash on SW Oak St near SW Armco Ave. Both directions of Oak closed. Please travel cautiously through the area. #pdxtraffic @HillsboroPolice
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#PDXtraffic: SB I-5 is open! Expect occasional ramp and lane closures as we restore lane striping, barriers and other traffic controls. Please watch out for crews and slow down. TripCheck.com
ALT Traffic on I-5 at Kerby Avenue, viewed from a TripCheck camera. Several vehicles, including a truck, are traveling in both directions. Trees and overpasses are visible in the background. The photo is dated October 8, 2026, at 9:27 AM.
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Portland Fire is on scene of a fire in SE PDX. Heavy fire reported ins townhome upon arrival.
Downed power line has been reported.
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Portland Fire is responding to reports of an industrial truck that has rolled over on the Marine Drive ramp of northbound I5.
Scrap metal reported across the roadway.
Driver reported out of the vehicle.
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Portland Fire is on avenge of a potential hazardous materials spill at Benson Polytechnic High School.
PIO monitoring the scene and will update here with information.
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LIVE INVESTIGATION UPDATE: We will provide an update at 2 p.m. regarding the ongoing investigation near Forest Grove.
We will livestream the update on YouTube. Tune in in about one hour for the latest information available from investigators.
youtube.com/live/KlheFlxOFo8
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If you're just waking up & heading north on I-5, expect delays! 🚗🚗🚗
Traffic is backed up nearly 5 miles near the weigh station at MP 16.2 due to an earlier crash at MP 20.
Pack your patience. If possible, delay your trip or use an alternate route. bit.ly/40W1GRq
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Cornelius Pass Rd is closed near the intersections with NW Germantown Rd and NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd due to a vehicle fire. Please use another route. If you are traveling in the area, please watch out for emergency responders. TripCheck.com for updates.
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U.S. 101 is closed in #LincolnCity at MP 112.35 for an emergency gas line repair. This closure could take several hours. Use an alternate route or delay your trip. Use TripCheck.com for updates.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record breaking price over $12 billion, multiple sources told ESPN.
Kushner and Iger were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year.
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BREAKING: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
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Middle school students in Mississippi kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out while on a four-lane highway.
The bus had about 40 children on board when Leah Taylor had an asthma attack. She reached for her medication but blacked out before she could get it.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves is expected to miss four to six weeks with the Grade 2 oblique injury, sources tell ESPN. Devastating run of injuries to L.A.'s two leading scorers. Reaves and Luka Doncic are expected to be sidelined to begin the NBA playoffs.
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Chuck Norris, the martial arts champion who became an iconic action star and led the hit series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died. He was 86.
Norris was hospitalized in Hawaii on Thursday, and his family posted a statement saying he had died Friday morning:
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.
To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family.
He lived his life with faith, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the people he loved. Through his work, discipline, and kindness, he inspired millions around the world and left a lasting impact on so many lives.
While our hearts are broken, we are deeply grateful for the life he lived and for the unforgettable moments we were blessed to share with him. The love and support he received from fans around the world meant so much to him, and our family is truly thankful for it. To him, you were not just fans, you were his friends.
We know many of you had heard about his recent hospitalization, and we are truly grateful for the prayers and support you sent his way.
As we grieve this loss, we kindly ask for privacy for our family during this time.
Thank you for loving him with us.
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