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What's a potato? New federal classification may redefine the humble root vegetable, much to the Pacific Northwest's dismay

Nation World

Fruits, whole grains, vegetables emphasized under new WIC rules

WIC is a federal program that helps pay for groceries for millions of low-income mothers, babies and young kids.
Washington

Help name Washington's newest apple

Washington State University is asking for help naming the new variety of apple which is described as "tart and sweet, firm, crisp, and juicy."
Pacific Storyland

'Jazz Night' draws from Portland's storied past, revives city's 'soul'

Portland's music scene has changed a lot over the decades, but a new generation of jazz and soul musicians is keeping the sound alive.
Animals

Cold-stunned loggerhead turtle found in Oregon now recovering in Washington

The turtle, stunned by the cool waters, had a temperature of 54.8 degrees Fahrenheit when they were found. The marine animal is typically around 75 degrees.
Food

In-N-Out announces plan for first Washington location with hopes of 2025 opening

The Ridgefield location will be the state's first In-N-Out restaurant.
People

3 Oregonians among Forbes' list of richest people in the world

The latest rankings from Forbes' list of the richest people included three Oregonians: Phil Knight, Tim Boyle and Travis Boersma.
Local News

Food cart vendors hope to save Portland State campus food cart pod

The vendors are hoping to raise enough money to connect to the city's sewer system after PSU announced the pod would close by July 1.
Local News

Amazon driver saves woman's life in North Carolina

The Amazon driver said it was like every other day before she noticed something she'd never encountered before.
Olympics

Portland Haitian taekwondo master taking students to compete in Olympic qualifying event

The students will be competing at the Para-Taekwondo Pan American Qualification Tournament in the Dominican Republic on April 9 and 10.
Community

Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch diagnosed with ALS

Lynch, 34, who spent 11 years with Portland sports radio station 1080 The Fan before joining the Blazers, announced the news in a social media post.
Local News

Barbecue smoker stolen from North Portland southern cuisine food truck

The owners of Southern Kitchen PDX said the smoker was stolen Saturday morning from behind their food truck on North Mississippi Avenue.

Sunny, warm Wednesday after chilly start

1 arrested after multiple drive-by shootings in Clark County

Sunny, warm Wednesday after chilly start

Here's how much of the eclipse was visible in Washington state

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What's a potato? New federal classification may redefine the humble root vegetable, much to the Pacific Northwest's dismay

Fruits, whole grains, vegetables emphasized under new WIC rules

Help name Washington's newest apple

'Jazz Night' draws from Portland's storied past, revives city's 'soul'

Cold-stunned loggerhead turtle found in Oregon now recovering in Washington

In-N-Out announces plan for first Washington location with hopes of 2025 opening

3 Oregonians among Forbes' list of richest people in the world

Food cart vendors hope to save Portland State campus food cart pod

Amazon driver saves woman's life in North Carolina

Portland Haitian taekwondo master taking students to compete in Olympic qualifying event

Portland Trail Blazers radio host Mike Lynch diagnosed with ALS

Barbecue smoker stolen from North Portland southern cuisine food truck

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