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To reach their modest dreams, they worked in Oregon’s agricultural fields – some for a few months, others for years. But on May 18, a semi-truck rammed their passenger van into another parked semi-truck, crushing it between the two 18-wheelers. The crash left their dreams in the dust. Here are their stories.

Heat pumps are becoming more popular in the Northwest as the government promotes their energy efficiency and climate benefits. But the transition to heat pumps will be far from easy due to their high cost, a delay in federal rebates and the HVAC industry's lack of know-how and labor shortages.

The Oregonian/OregonLive interviewed multiple families around the state who have recently installed heat pumps. The vast majority removed a gas furnaces or an electric furnace, though a few kept a backup source of heat.

It’s possible to install a heat pump on your own to save money. You’ll probably still need some professional help, but it can knock thousands off your bill.

His death marks the 36th homicide in Portland so far this year.

On the final episode of The Unidentifieds podcast, we hear from family members who finally got closure on decades-old cold cases.

McDaniel High School held its 2023 prom at the World Forestry Center in SW Portland on Sat., May 13, 2023.

The news organization took home five first place awards in results announced Wednesday.

We’ve collected our top coverage of this year’s candidates and ballot measures in this post to help you make an informed decision about voting in the May 16 election.

A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief after her husband's death last year is accused of poisoning him with fentanyl.