Pacific lamprey released in Oregon river as part of Tribal-led conservation efforts
A native Tribal effort to restore an ancient fish to local waters is paying off with help from the Oregon Zoo.
Vancouver, Wash. ranks high on list of “Top 100 best cities to live in”
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The City of Vancouver landed high up on a new list of the “Top 100 Best Cities To Live In 2026.”. The list, which was compiled by online journal "Livability," focuses on small-to-medium sized cities. They listed Vancouver, Washington at number 14. Here are...
USS Savannah (LCS 28) Arrives in Portland
APRIL 16, 2026 – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) departed Naval Base San Diego April 8 and arrived at its new homeport of Portland, Ore. April 12. While Savannah is in Portland, the ship will be entering into a Docking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to...
Portland sues fire truck manufacturers over alleged monopoly
Portland ordered four $1 million fire engines and has waited more than a year with no delivery in sight. Now the city is taking its frustration to court, accusing about a dozen manufacturers of rigging the market and squeezing supply while forcing cities nationwide to pay more. The city’s antitrust...
E-scooter rider hospitalized after collision with garbage truck, Portland police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland police say a woman was taken to a hospital after colliding with a garbage truck while riding an e-scooter. “The rider of the scooter was hurt and transported to a hospital, but she was conscious and talking, and there’s no indication that her injuries were life-threatening,” Portland police said.
Gateway Transit Hub Bloodshed As Portland Man Slashed, Cops Hunt Suspect
A man was stabbed near the Gateway Transit Center in Northeast Portland on Wednesday night, leaving him with injuries that police say are not life-threatening. The Portland Police Bureau reported that officers were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. on a weapons-related call, and medics took the man to a hospital after finding him conscious and able to speak with responders.
Portland man allegedly stabbed neighbor over attempted cat theft: court docs
A Portland man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing his neighbor for trying to steal his cat, according to court documents.
Cybertip Sparks Rapid Bust Of Portland Man In Chilling Child-Exploitation Case
Portland police moved quickly this week after an online child-exploitation tip pointed to what investigators say was an immediate threat to a local child. Detectives arrested 29-year-old Justin M. Jespersen on Wednesday, taking him into custody and booking him into the Multnomah County Detention Center to head off what they described as potential harm. Jespersen is a Portland resident, according to...
Woman dies, 2-year-old hurt in crash on Hwy 26 in Clackamas Co. during snow...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A 34-year-old Gresham woman died in a crash on Highway 26 on Wednesday in Clackamas County, according to police. At about 3 p.m., officers with the Oregon State Police were sent to a crashed pickup truck near Welches. According to police, a 39-year-old Portland man...
Alpenrose sells Clackamas facility slated for closure
CLACKAMAS, Oregon — This story comes from the Portland Business Journal, a KGW News partner. The full story can be found here. Alpenrose Dairy has sold its butter production operations to a national buyer ahead of a planned shutdown. Massachusetts-based Plant Based Innovations plans to continue operations at Alpenrose's...
