Beaverton Oregon

TriMet's Biggest Service Cuts in Years Take Effect August 23

Published Aug 13, 2026

TriMet's biggest service changes in years take effect August 23 — the MAX Green Line no longer runs downtown, two bus lines are eliminated, and routes across Beaverton, Lake Oswego, West Linn, and the Clackamas area are being consolidated.

Lloyd Center Closes for Good After 66 Years, Ending an Era for Portland-Area Shoppers

Published Aug 12, 2026

Thousands turned out for a final send-off as the Northeast Portland mall — once the largest shopping center in America — closed its doors for good on August 8, ahead of demolition for a new mixed-use development.

Wildfire Smoke Blankets Portland Metro Area, Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels

Published Aug 5, 2026

Smoke from the Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood and the Rowe Creek Fire Complex has pushed air quality across the Portland metro area into unhealthy and, in some areas, hazardous territory.