Beaverton turns 133 years old on February 10th, Happy Birthday, Beaverton!
The road to Beaverton’s incorporation as a city began with the 1840s westward migration. Pioneers settled where the indigenous Atfalati people had occupied the Tualatin Valley for thousands of years in a traditional homeland they called Chakeipi (meaning “Place of the Beaver”). The first land claims in what is now...
Readers Respond to an Upscale Preschool Where a Well-Known Chef Makes the Snacks
Everybody loves a secret menu. How else can you explain Oregonians’ fixation on the day they can enjoy animal-style fries without a drive to Woodburn? And yet, do we detect a hint of class envy in the responses to the news that Micah Camden, longtime king of the Portland drive-thru, has turned his attention to...
Multnomah County green-lights Halsey Street improvements
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted plans for a project to create a safer and more accessible three-mile stretch of Northeast Halsey Street. The project is in the early design phase. Since 2017, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale and Multnomah County have worked together to create a shared...
Woodburn man accused of crashing car into deputy vehicle in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Woodburn man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a deputy car in Portland. Jose Gabriel Herrera, 21, is also accused of driving recklessly and eluding law enforcement. At 2:13 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau said an officer who was on patrol in the...
10 Oregon Buffets That Bring the Wow Factor
Oregon’s buffet scene is built for serious grazers who crave variety, value, and a little adventure in every plate. From coastal grill spreads to sushi lines that seem to go on forever, these spots deliver flavor without fuss. You will find casual rooms buzzing with families, friends, and travelers...
This Burger Joint Serves Organic, Pasture-Raised Beef So Juicy It’s Unreal in Gresham, OR
This downtown Gresham destination has earned its reputation as the city’s premier burger joint, using locally sourced, natural, organic, and sustainable products. The Local Cow serves pasture-raised country natural beef burgers that customers describe as juicy, tender, and like something out of a fairytale. 🍔. With...
Buffalo Soldiers at Ft. Vancouver 1899-1900
Over 100 African American troopers arriving at the Vancouver Barracks didn’t go unnoticed by the locals in April 1899. African Americans were a rarity in the area and generally stood out by their singularity. These men of Company B of the 24th U.S. Infantry belonged to one of the Army’s four African American...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Oregon Has Mouth-Watering Fried Oysters Locals Keep Talking About
Tucked away on a modest corner in Portland’s bustling eastside sits a yellow building that houses what might be Oregon’s most talked-about fried oysters – and that’s just the beginning of the culinary treasures awaiting inside Screen Door Eastside. The unassuming exterior with its simple blue...
Eat Pancakes, Tamales, and Sausages With More Light in Portland
Over the years here, I’ve highlighted food traditions connected to the date of February 2, which in the U.S. is know best as Groundhog Day. It’s also Candelmas, a Christian feast day, and Imbolc, a Celtic cross-quarter festival that starts the night before. This day is significant because it is the midpoint between...
‘Resign’: Portland mayor issues scathing statement after protesters gassed at Portland ICE building
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to resign and told their bosses to leave Portland in a scathing statement issued Saturday after federal agents launched tear gas at a large crowd protesting near the Portland ICE facility. “To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign....
