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Map shows wildfire smoke from Oregon and the West drifting across much of U.S. Original

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By Joel Odom Verified, Mark Friesen
| The Oregonian Verified
Dozens of wildfires are burning across Oregon, affecting about 1 million acres. But effects from active wildfires across the West are being felt as far away as the Midwest, as smoke is blanketing large swaths of the northern plains and drifting even farther east. The graphic below shows the projected smoke forecast for the United States and Canada for the next 12 hours.
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Oregon gas prices jumped nearly a dime in a week — and Portland is paying even more

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By Joel Odom Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Follow Oregon gas prices jumped nearly a dime in a week — and Portland is paying even more Fri, July 24, 2026 at 10:24 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Oregon gas prices are on the rise again. The average price of a gallon of unleaded fuel rose from $4.53 a week ago to $4.62 on Friday, according to AAA. Prices are even higher in the Portland area, hovering around $4.75 in Washington County, $4.74 in Multnomah County and $4.64 in Clackamas County.
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Must-have Trader Joe’s item getting a reboot, but availability is TBA

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By Joel Odom Verified
| The Oregonian Verified
An extremely popular item at Trader Joe’s will be back in stores with a new look — it’s just not clear when. The California-based grocery chain intends to roll out new micro-sized tote bags in pastel colors, but the plans are currently on hold, the Asbury Park Press reported. The small totes measure about 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches and are designed as carrying cases for the retailer’s larger, foldable tote bags. The micro bags previously have been released in red, blue and green.
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