Man hit and killed by vehicle on I-405
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was hit and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 405 near Southwest Corbett Street early Friday morning, Portland police said. It happened around 1:40 a.m. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Portland police did not release...
National Coalition Of Black Meeting Professionals Brings 42nd Annual Conference To Portland
Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole Hayes was one of the speakers. The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) brought its 42-year legacy of Black excellence in the meetings, tourism, and hospitality sector to Portland, Oregon, for this year’s annual conference and celebration. Held at the Hilton in...
Husky Found Deceased on I-205 North near Airport Way
An unfortunate incident occurred earlier today on I-205 N near Airport Way, as a deceased black and white husky was spotted by a motorist. The dog, which was seen wearing a collar, was lying next to the median across from the exit for Exit 23. The motorist was unable to stop and gather more information but took to...
Downed power lines ignite tree, vehicle in Northeast Portland
A downed power line lit a tree and a car on fire in Northeast Portland early Friday morning, officials said.
How Portland Couple Earned $85K Passive Income Renting Backyard on Swimply with Hot Tub...
The Backyard as a Business: How Platformized Leisure Is Reshaping Residential Economics. Rob Nachbar and Rae Adams, homeowners in Portland, have quietly engineered a small-scale revolution from their backyard. By listing their upgraded outdoor oasis—complete with a pool and premium amenities—on Swimply, they have...
VA Reports Nearly 52,000 Homeless Veterans Housed in 2025, Including 1,027 in Portland Region
Oregon — The Department of Veterans Affairs says it permanently housed 51,936 homeless Veterans nationwide in fiscal year 2025, the highest number recorded since VA began tracking individual Veterans housed seven years ago. The total represents 4,011 more Veterans housed than in 2024 and includes 1,027 Veterans who...
Pedestrian dead after crash on Interstate 405 early Friday morning
A pedestrian was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a car on Interstate 405, officials said.
Tigard Police Arrest Armed Domestic Violence Suspect After Early Morning Standoff
Tigard Police arrested Jaycob Holten after a domestic disturbance with a weapon led to a tactical response. No injuries were reported, and Holten faces multiple charges. Tigard, OR. — A Tigard neighborhood saw a large early-morning police presence Wednesday after officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving...
Multnomah County May Soon Charge People Who Drop Out of Drug Deflection Programs After...
The Multnomah County District Attorney proposed on Tuesday that people who fail to complete the county’s Deflection Program face criminal penalties, following disappointing results from the Deflection Center. Multnomah County May Soon Charge People Dropping Out Of Drug Deflection Programs. District Attorney Nathan...
‘It’s pretty rough here’: Survivors of Rowena Fire struggle to rebuild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s been more than five months since the Rowena Fire ravaged close to 4,000 acres of the Columbia River Gorge. While the cleanup effort started as soon as the flames were put out, some survivors are still trying to pick up the pieces. For Floyd Barber Jr., it’s been a long […]
