We are fangirling over Fan Expo Portland this weekend!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Dorks, geeks, and nerds alike, gather round, this is our time to experience all the fun and whimsy from our favorite artists! Dress up, meet your community, and experience the joy of your favorite series and games!. So whether you’re into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime,...
MCSO had 29 adults in custody graduate work program in 2025
Several inmates serving their sentence in Multnomah County participated in a work program that creates pathways for employment and community reintegration upon release. There were 29 adults in custody that graduated from the Aramark IN2WORK program in 2025. “IN2WORK and (Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office) are focused...
Beaverton mayor Lacey Beaty shares what’s working as city thrives
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re looking for a success story in the Portland metro area, look no further than Portland’s neighbor to the west – Beaverton. U-Haul recently ranked Oregon the number 11 growth state, moving up 23 spots from 2024 and bucking the trend from previous years. But it didn’t come from people […]
This WA Small Town Shines As One Of America’s Best Places To Live
In the heart of apple country, Wenatchee is drawing in newcomers, all searching for that perfect mix of sunshine and affordability.
These 8 Unassuming Oregon Restaurants That Are Surprisingly Memorable
Oregon has never been one to show off. Tucked between mountain ranges and miles of rugged coastline, this state keeps its best secrets close, especially when it comes to food. You won’t find neon signs or flashy billboards pointing you toward the most unforgettable meals here. Instead, the magic...
Downtown Lifeline On Ice, Portland’s James Beard Market Bumped To 2027
The long-awaited James Beard Public Market, the indoor food hall billed as a downtown Portland anchor, is now not expected to open until early 2027. That fresh delay, paired with climbing renovation costs, has turned the project into a high-stakes test of whether one marquee destination can help jump-start a...
Nonprofit to open preschool at shuttered West Linn school site
Embrace Preschool would fill the gap left by the suspension of the district’s self-run preschool program. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District announced in a community message that it is finalizing a lease agreement with Embrace Preschool, a nonprofit community preschool with an inclusive instructional model, to...
Sherwood votes overwhelmingly to challenge new state housing laws
The residents of Sherwood challenged Oregon’s plans for increasing housing production this week by voting for more local control over land use decisions. Final results won’t be certified until February, but after the first few rounds of results were tallied, Measure 34-348 was winning by about 80%. The...
Historic Southeast Portland grocery store faces possible closure
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Southeast Portland market that has been a neighborhood staple for decades could be facing a possible closure. The business has been hit hard since COVID, and while other areas of Portland are showing progress, the business said that if its struggles continue, its future looks dim.
PBOT reveals more puns as naming of frosty plow fleet continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portlanders will have another chance to vote on names for five of the city’s snow plows!. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) opened voting Wednesday on 20 names. Some of the options are "The James Cleared Award," "Plowell's Books," and "a Sleet-car Named De-icer." It's...

















