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Sports

State-of-the-art training facility for two major Oregon women’s sports teams opens in Hillsboro

Kyra Buckley

The Portland Thorns and Portland Fire open the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center in Hillsboro, setting a new infrastructure standard for female athletes.
Economy & Business

Oregon’s economy is struggling, but its women’s sports industry could be a lifeline

Kyra Buckley

The state’s economy has yet to recover from the pandemic, but leaders hope the success of women’s sports can help spark economic growth while preserving its grassroots culture.