WNBA's Portland expansion team will be once again known
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The logo isn't perfect and the name has issues, but the support for Portland's WNBA franchise was overwhelming on the day the Fire officially launched.
July 15, 2025 (Portland, OR) – Today, Portland’s WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City.
The WNBA awarded Portland a franchise in September, and it will begin its inaugural season in 2026 amid a wave of league expansion.
The man accused of setting a fire at an apartment complex last week appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Seven large fires are burning across Oregon. The largest, the Cram Fire, is burning 15 miles north of Madras. As of Monday night, it was estimated to be about 20,000 acres in size.
A man has been detained after the four-alarm fire that forced some residents to jump from the Portland building.