‘Nearly all’ AT&T customers could be eligible for a massive settlement. Are you? Deadline to claim cash nears A deadline is near for current and former customers to claim cash.

Though we don't know how much each AT&T customer will receive, a deadline is nearing for current and former customers to stake their claim in a $177 million settlement. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

From salted duck eggs to durian ice cream: This Portland-area Costco caters to its Asian customer base The high share of customers of Asian heritage supports a diverse mix of food choices at this grocery in the heart of Washington County.

Earlier this year, when I walked into this Costco in Washington County for the first time in years, I noticed a striking difference from the other Portland-area Costcos I'd been to. There was far more Asian food. Here's my story that came from that: www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

Oregon critics say new U.S. law will ‘wipe out 95% to 99%’ of hemp industry, take CBD gummies and oils off shelves Proponents say the new law will keep dangerous, candy-like THC products out of the hands of kids.

Oregon's hemp industry is reeling after passage of federal law with new restrictions on hemp-derived CBD gummies, oils and other products. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Trump misleadingly said Walmart’s Thanksgiving meal is cheaper this year. Here’s what it costs at other Portland area stores Portland-area grocers are fighting inflation and tariffs, just like stores nationwide.

Trump says Thanksgiving groceries are much cheaper this year compared to last. I dug into 2024 prices vs. 2025 prices at area grocery stores, not just Walmart. My story: www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.

After federal rules nixed their plans to offer food-insecure people a discount, I found three Oregon grocery stores that are using the honor system to help SNAP recipients. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

Trump administration keeps saying there are riots at Portland’s ICE building, but last one was 4 months ago Just two people have been charged with rioting, and that was back in June.

My story today: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

What would troops do in Portland? Would they have guns? Accompany ICE agents on raids? After an appeals court removed a roadblock to troops arriving in Portland, many residents are anxious about what troops would do once here.

With the possible arrival of troops in Portland in the imminent future, many area residents are wondering what that would look like. The feds aren't answering questions. Here's what I've been able to find from other sources: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

TriMet video shows MAX train closing on passenger’s coat seconds before train drags him, leads to his death TriMet fought the public release of the video, but the Multnomah County DA’s Office ruled portions of it must be made public.

After TriMet declined to release video of a MAX train passenger whose coat got caught in the doors and who then was dragged by the train, I appealed to the DA. The DA ruled the portions of the video were of public safety interest and must be released. My story:
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Portland protests 2025 vs 2020: Trump conflates the 2, but facts show no comparison Trump believes Portland has been “War ravaged” for years. Here’s a look at that history.

My stories today: A look at Portland's massive 2020 protests compared to the ongoing protests outside the ICE facility in 2025. And an interview with Multnomah County DA Nathan Vasquez. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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Test ride an e-bike. Eat food cooked on an induction stovetop. ‘Electrify Portland!’ fair is Saturday The fair will give visitors a chance to learn about how to leave gas-powered appliances and devices behind — and possibly save some money.

If you've ever wanted to test ride an e-bike or if you just want some free ice cream, there's this option for your Saturday in Portland:
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Are you automatically due a $51 payout from Amazon’s massive Prime settlement? Or do you need to file a claim? Amazon must pay $1.5 billion to millions of customers the government says it tricked into signing up for Prime memberships.

Court documents in Amazon's settlement with the FTC reveal just how much money Prime members might get paid and how they can get their share. My story: www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

$3,000, 12 hours, 3 flights, 1 rental car: What Oregon superfans will endure to see big game at Penn State Ducks superfans travel longer and harder now that UO is playing Midwest and East Coast universities.

I didn't wake at 3:30 a.m. today to head to the airport and catch a flight to Pennsylvania. But some Ducks fans did. Many more will in the next 36 hours. Here's my story about the extra effort it takes to get from the West Coast to this Saturday's Penn State game:
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‘Made my heart sink’: Oregonians who bought electric vehicles discover they may not get $7,500 tax credit Preventable paperwork problems are standing in the way of some car buyers securing hefty tax breaks.

This may come as an unpleasant surprise to new buyers of electric vehicles, in Oregon and across the nation. My story: www.oregonlive.com/commuting/20...

Congratulations, Anna! I will look forward to reading the great work that I know you will do at The NYT.

In horrific and rare incident, horse’s tail was ripped off at start of Oregon race, $50K lawsuit says The incident ended the horse’s racing career, the suit says.

All I can say about what this lawsuit describes is this: how sad. My story: www.oregonlive.com/pacific-nort...

Oregon ski resort sued for $4.6M, as industry says deluge of suits is putting it at risk Ski resorts are nervously watching each new suit filed, saying their ability to be insured is at risk.

A 4-year-old girl is hurt when another skier lands on top of her at an Oregon ski resort. Lawyers file a $4.6M lawsuit on her behalf. And Oregon's ski industry nervously watches, saying a flood of lawsuits is putting their ability to stay insured at risk. My story: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

TriMet quietly paid $830,000 to family of man who died after being dragged 100 yards by MAX train The man was the first MAX train passenger to die after being dragged in the rail system’s nearly 40-year history.

TriMet reached an $830K settlement with the family of a man who died after his coat got caught in the doors of a MAX train. The settlement came to light a year later, after I came across a reference to a payout by an unnamed entity in a court file. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/commuting/20...

A ‘wonky’ image on a Powell’s Books T-shirt was generated with help from AI. It caused an uproar The internationally beloved bookstore said that it hired a local artist who used AI tools to help create the graphic.

AI controversy: Hundreds of Powell's Books devotees have chimed in about the suspected use of AI images on Powell's Books apparel. My story: www.oregonlive.com/business/202...

Family of murder victim sues Multnomah County for $40M for giving enraged Uber driver permission to carry gun The family of Ryan Martin, 47, who was shot dead by an Uber driver in downtown Portland, also faults the shooter and Uber.

New revelations about a downtown Portland murder committed by an Uber driver: A $40 million lawsuit filed today faults Multnomah County for issuing the driver a concealed handgun license and failing to revoke it despite several warning signs, according to the suit.
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Oregonians share nightmare stories about trying to cancel gym memberships as feds sue 1 business The FTC is suing LA Fitness. It’s not the only gym Oregonians have complained about.

I dug through the past five years of complaints from Oregonians who tried to cancel their gym memberships but reported that they ran into roadblocks. My story: www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Just how much have Portland coffee prices climbed since Trump announced tariffs? Portland area coffee drinkers are noticing price hikes.

I scoured the internet with the Wayback Machine and asked Portlanders for their old receipts to see just how much coffee prices have increased in recent months. My story: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

More expensive than lobster? Portland’s coffee prices are rising as Trump’s tariffs set in Roasted bean prices have jumped a few bucks per pound, worrying Portland coffee enthusiasts.

Portland area coffee drinkers and some Portland coffee roasters are shaken by rising costs and prices that likely will continue to rise. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...

Bizarro world: I went to Costco at 9 a.m. during new store hours and it was bliss Costco stores in Oregon and across the U.S. are now allowing early entry to members who pay more. The store I visited was virtually empty.

My story today: I had what might best be described as a stunning experience shopping at Costco during its new 9 a.m. opening hours for Executive members. I am so used to crowds on the weekends, which is when I normally shop, but this was strikingly different.
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I'm launching on a new, temporary assignment for The Oregonian/OregonLive: covering consumer pocketbook issues, including taxes, scams, the effects of the economy on each individual's bottomline and how Oregonians choose to spend their hard-earned cash in these pricier times. So stay tuned.

Portland Public Schools pays $60K to freshman who said she was raped by another student during school hours The girl said the rape happened in a single-user restroom at Roosevelt High School.

An allegation of rape in a Portland high school restroom led to a lawsuit and this settlement. My story: www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Portland customer who claimed she got genital herpes virus at nail salon settles lawsuit The lawsuit claimed the nail technician didn’t wear gloves and stored tools in an Altoids tin.

After making national and international headlines last year for its unusual allegation, this lawsuit quietly settled. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...

Scratched and pooped on by birds, Oregon’s iconic ‘Gold Man’ statue is getting re-coated in gold This is the fourth time the massive 87-year-old statue atop the Oregon Capitol Building is undergoing a re-gild.

The birds, especially, have not been kind to the 23-foot-tall statue atop the Oregon Capitol Building in Salem. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Portland pays nearly $1M to injured boy and babysitter, who strapped hammock to lamppost before it collapsed The child, then 9, suffered a fractured skull and the sitter a crushed pelvis. The city replaced hundreds of its lampposts after the incident.

The city of Portland has paid nearly $1 million to a young woman and the then-9-year-old boy she was babysitting. I wrote about this lawsuit when it was filed 16 months ago and tracked it to its recent resolution. My story today: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

$1,900 per tow in Portland? Transportation officials don’t plan to negotiate lower towing fees despite recommendation The ombudsman wants all tow companies that police call to charge a lower, city-negotiated rate. But that request has been rebuffed.

Portland's ombudsman wants the city to crack down on a tow company that is, according to a report, charging a median of about $1,900 per towed vehicle. But a recommendation to do so appears to be running into resistance from city transportation officials. My story: www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Oregon lawmakers tighten firearm rules. Where can gun owners still carry? It’s already illegal to carry a concealed handgun at Portland International Airport, courthouses and some school districts.

Where can Oregonians carry guns? I delved into the answer, which is about to grow a little more complicated because of the passage of a new bill. It's currently awaiting the governor's signature.
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