What Food is Portland Famous For? A Local Explains
If you’re wondering what food is Portland famous for, the honest answer is: kind of everything. Portland’s food scene is what happens when a city full of creative, slightly obsessive people decide to make eating their primary hobby. I’ve lived here long enough to watch trends come and go, but the throughline is...
Portland Man Committed to State Hospital After Deadly Random Attacks
A 24-year-old Portland man has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in a state psychiatric hospital after being found guilty except for insanity in a series of violent, random attacks that left one man dead and another woman seriously injured. Court Rules Mental Illness Played Key Role.
10 Oregon Restaurants Serving The Best Marionberry Pie You’ll Ever Try
Marionberry pie isn’t just dessert in Oregon – it’s basically a rite of passage. I chased down the state’s top 10 spots, and let me tell you, these pies are next-level. Flaky crust, sweet-tart filling, and enough berries to make you do a happy dance with...
Police seek help identifying suspect in Vancouver child luring case
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Vancouver police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted in connection with child luring and sexual assault charges, according to a post Saturday on the Vancouver Police Department's official X account. The Vancouver Police Department said officers are investigating charges of...
Truck Smashes House in Hillsboro, Gas Leak Forces Road Closure
Hillsboro Home Hit by Truck, Main Street Shut Down Due to Gas Leak I still can’t get the image out […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Gray’s Landing resident recovering from surgery relocates amid fear of tear gas at protest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After thousands of protestors rallied across Portland for “No Kings” events, dozens made their way over to the Portland ICE facility. Portland Police monitored the crowds. The protest outside of the facility comes three days after an appeals court paused two separate orders...
Sprinklers Stop SE 24th Blaze Cold as Portland Crews Move In
Firefighters in southeast Portland knocked down an exterior fire Saturday near the 4700 block of SE 24th Avenue, after flames breached an outer wall but were met by a working sprinkler system that kept the blaze in check while crews moved in from outside, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Crews were making entry...
Shooting at Hillsboro’s airplane home leaves 2 teens injured, juvenile in custody
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A shooting that occurred overnight at an airplane home in Hillsboro has left two teens injured and at least one juvenile in custody, officials said. The shooting happened around midnight Saturday night at the home that is a converted Boeing 727 located on Holly Road. The Washington County...
🚨 Arrest Made in 2025 Fatal Battle Ground Crash
On March 27, 2026, the Battle Ground Police Department, with help from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 46‑year‑old Michael T. Smith in connection with a fatal two‑car crash that happened on March 19, 2025, near the 100 block of SW 20th Avenue.
Oregon “I-5 Flasher” Arrested Again on Public Indecency Charge
A man previously dubbed the “I-5 Flasher” has been arrested in Oregon after a new allegation of indecent exposure while driving along Interstate 5, authorities confirmed. According to Oregon State Police, 59-year-old Charles Porter from Beaverton was taken into custody on March 18 following a complaint from a woman...

















