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Now that the Sultan of Sellwood has broken the ice, spring Chinook anglers on the Willamette River have taken a wider interest in what’s going on here. There were several springers taken in the Sellwood to Oregon City reach of the Willamette this week, following an ideal rain freshet that only put the river out for a...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Mayor Keith Wilson hosted the first Central City Roundtable on Friday morning. The leadership group was created to tackle public safety and unsheltered homelessness with an overall focus on recovery and the long-term health of Portland’s center. The roundtable includes leaders from all...

In addition to a host of other legal challenges, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. now faces a demand from the Oregon Department of State Lands to pay $13.9 million for his neglect of one of Oregon’s iconic rivers. The state notified Pamplin of that hefty tab in an 18-page letter...

You know how sometimes the best things come in the most unexpected packages? Well, get ready to discover a true culinary treasure nestled right here in our beloved Oregon. There’s a cozy, unassuming spot that might just redefine what you think a sandwich can be. It’s a place where the magic happens between two slices...

After nearly two decades of largely failed or aborted attempts, Portland officials are once again exploring ways to permanently raise millions of new dollars for the city’s ailing transportation system. This time could be different. A potential tax on residents and businesses known as a “transportation utility fee,”...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A former U.S. Army soldier and mechanic who shot out several traffic cameras across Portland has been sentenced to two years and ordered to pay over $50,000 in restitution. On Wednesday, Chase Grijalva, now 30, pleaded guilty to several charges — unlawful use of a firearm,...

The very first Burgerville opened in Vancouver on March 10, 1961, offering 19 cent burgers alongside fries, soft serve, lime frosties and soft drinks. On Tuesday, March 10, the Northwest chain plans to celebrate its 65th birthday with discounted prices, including $3.65 cheeseburgers, $1.65 fries, $1.65 fountain...

Warning: The following story contains information and video footage that may be disturbing to some viewers. Reader discretion is advised. An Oregon man is going viral after accidentally setting himself on fire while trying to burn the American flag outside the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A surge of unusually warm spring weather could spread across the Pacific Northwest during St. Patrick’s Day week as a strong ridge of high pressure builds along the West Coast....