Oregon man killed landlord after verbal dispute
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Falls City man was found guilty of shooting and killing his landlord back in 2024, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. According to the DA’s Office, Terry Lawrence Allwen, 63, fatally shot his landlord, 79-year-old Bo Johnson, after a verbal dispute on May 31, 2024....
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Construction is booming around Multnomah County, and several solid trade jobs are open right now—from entry-level apprenticeships to six-figure management roles. If you hold a Supervisor Electrician license, this role lets you serve as a signer without daily field work. Pay is negotiable.
Tuesday Soaker Set To Slam Portland Commute
Portland is clear and sitting near 43°F this Monday, March 23, 2026, but the calm will not last. A Pacific frontal system is set to push inland on Tuesday, March 24, bringing steady rain and breezy southerly winds across the metro area. Showers should begin late Monday night and turn steady Tuesday morning, with the...
Compass seeks to dismiss TCPA lawsuit over agent calls
Compass asked a federal court in Portland, Oregon, to dismiss a TCPA class action complaint alleging repeated sales calls to a Do Not Call number. The company argues the calls were made by independent contractor agents and that the complaint fails to plead vicarious liability. AI Summary. Compass is seeking...
Busy Hands Montessori in Portland abruptly closes after ‘mass resignation’ of teachers
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Montessori school in Portland suddenly closed its doors this month after many staff members resigned on the same day, leaving families scrambling to find new schools for their young children. Busy Hands Montessori officially shut down on March 14, one day after multiple educators left...
Portland City Council to weigh new transportation fees as PBOT funding crisis grows
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland officials are weighing new fees on residents and businesses as the city’s transportation bureau faces a growing funding crisis and a multibillion-dollar maintenance backlog. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has a maintenance project backlog that has grown to $6.6 billion. More...
Oregon’s ‘best donut shop’ is a spot Portlanders may not have heard of
Of the sugary confections Portland has perfected, doughnuts are probably high on the list. If Voodoo Doughnut isn’t your speed, a similarly nostalgic bite can be found at Coco Donuts, Sesame Donuts or Blue Star Donuts — the latter of which recently ranked in the United States’ top 10 doughnut shops.
Highly critical Portland Arts Tax audit focuses attention on proposed grant changes
Leaders of small and midsize Portland nonprofit arts organizations are praising a recent city audit that documented a long history of multiple problems with the city’s controversial Arts Tax. The audit was released on March 18, shortly before the deadline for commenting on changes being proposed to the program...
Portland man who killed twin brother outside motel lobby sentenced
Martre Oliver was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for shooting and killing his twin brother, Martese, in Portland on September 5, 2022.
Rising fuel costs strain Oregon seafood industry, raising concern over prices and supply
PORTLAND, Ore. — High gas prices are taking a bite out of Oregon’s seafood industry, increasing costs for businesses and raising concerns about potential supply shortages. Transporting fresh seafood from the coast requires significant fuel, and those rising costs are now being passed along to distributors and...
