Burglary suspect arrested after standoff in Portland residence
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police have made an arrest after a burglary suspect barricaded themselves in a home. Officers responded to the scene in the 600 block of SW Sherman Street just after 5 p.m. “Over the course of the next two hours, the suspect refused to comply...
Portland, Oregon Weather Alert Today: Cold Rain, Slick Roads, and Frost Risk Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Gray skies press low over the Willamette Valley as steady showers move through early this morning. In Portland, winter weather feels raw and unsettled, with damp roads and cold air combining to...
New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned For an Overdose Death That Never...
A Portland man is suing several government entities, alleging he served prison time for causing a fatal overdose that never happened. Devin Rowell, 35, filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Corrections, Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County, city of Portland, and Multnomah County DA’s Office on December...
What Portland’s New Leaf Blower Law Means for Homeowners
With penalties in place and a phased rollout, Portland is serious about ditching gas leaf blowers for good.
Police identify 25-year-old killed in downtown Portland shooting
Police identified the man killed in a late-night downtown Portland shooting on Dec. 28 as John C. Frazier, 25, of Portland. Frazier was shot in the 200 block of Southwest Ankeny Street around 11:45 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau said in a statement, and a second person was “seriously injured” during the shooting.
Chris Stapleton to perform at Providence Park in 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — Country music star Chris Stapleton will bring his "All-American Road Show" to Providence Park in Portland this summer as the soccer stadium continues its return to large-scale concerts. The concert is scheduled for July 17, with Grace Potter as a special guest. Tickets go on sale...
ICE posing as utility workers to detain immigrants, Gresham lawmaker warns
Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers can’t enter someone’s home without a warrant, but that doesn’t stop agents from using tactics to get to people. ICE agents have altered license plates and placed Mexican flag stickers on...
Portland Police arrest man with knife while patrolling protest downtown
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police arrested someone with a knife on a menacing charge Wednesday night while monitoring an ICE-related protest downtown. Police officials said the demonstrations were overwhelmingly peaceful, but at about 7:45 p.m., there was a confrontation near Southwest 4th Avenue and Madison Street....
The Death of Oregon Retail? Massive Store Closures Confirmed for 2026
While local leaders preach a "Portland is Back" narrative, corporate boardrooms are voting with their feet. From the final exit of downtown anchors to the collapse of the pharmacy network in the Willamette Valley, the retail map of Oregon is being redrawn this year. Here is the breakdown of the...
Fire displaces two adults in Portland’s Foster-Powell neighborhood Thursday morning
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire say two adults have been displaced following a fire Thursday morning in the Foster-Powell neighborhood. Crews were sent to the 4100 block of Southeast 76th Avenue at about 11: 22 a.m. “An ambulance has been requested for potential transport of an occupant for...

















