Eclipse Missed, City Chaos, and Political Shifts | Portland News

Total solar eclipse views were limited for most, with only a few lucky spots in the Pacific Northwest getting the full experience. Meanwhile, crews prep to demolish the damaged Centennial Mills after a fire, despite low air quality risks. Prosper Portland refuses to release documents over a controversial $7 million loan, raising eyebrows about transparency. Midwest storms left over a million without power and claimed three lives, while Chicago saw tornadoes and Indiana’s trains were tossed by wild winds. A U.S. teacher held in Russia for four years was freed after Trump spoke with Putin. In politics, Wisconsin chose a moderate governor candidate, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor won Senate nomination, and South Carolina’s newest senator heads to a runoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3e825a5c259e202