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Portland, Ore. (KOIN) — Donations to local blood banks have reached some critically low levels. A severe blood shortage has caused Bloodworks Northwest to declare a “code red.”. The organization’s supply of blood has fallen sharply, but the demand is always present and making an appointment right now...

It’s unique, useful and delicious. Take a dabble in dappled Tonic, a woman-owned, craft tonic water brand — the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Whether enjoyed on its own for a refreshing Dry January treat, or mixed with a tasteful gin, this craft tonic water is a one-of-a-kind product created by a group...

Some claim that January is a cultural dead zone for events, and on days when the sun seems to clock out at noon, it’s hard to argue. But while much of the city hibernates, one institution keeps the lights on. Thanks, independent movie theaters!! This month’s screenings come through with interesting takes on class...

The St. Helens police are investigating a burglary at the former Boise White Paper site, which was recently purchased by Arcadia Paper Mills. Surveillance cameras captured two people on the property located at 1300 Kaster Road who appeared to be removing items such as cables, hoses and other industrial materials,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon wakes to damp streets and muted light this morning as drizzle clings to sidewalks and the air feels unusually heavy. Sound carries farther than normal, and the city seems wrapped in stillness....

Thank you to everyone who voted for the Portland area’s best restaurant in in The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Readers Choice Awards. The winners list has one repeat from 2024 along with four newcomers. So let’s get right to the results:. No. 5: Higgins. It’s been a rollercoaster of a...

This story was originally published by The Lund Report, an independent nonprofit health news organization based in Oregon. It is republished with permission. You can reach Lynne Terry at [email protected] or at LynnePDX on X. A new influenza strain barreling across the country has hit many states hard, causing...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A family from North Bend is warning parents about the dangers of misusing a popular toy after their 7-year-old son suffered severe burns on Christmas Day. “He is 110 miles an hour all day long. Uh, 110% boy to the bone,” Seth Dean said of his son, Reegan.

Law enforcement and litigation expert Sunny Slaughter joins Rahel Solomon to weigh in on developments in Portland, Oregon, marking the second shooting involving US federal agents in two days.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing 4-year-old kid who is believed to be at risk. Miamor Hernandez Brown, age four, went missing on December 30, 2025, along with her father, Jose Carmelo Hernandez Martinez, and his partner, Erika Alejandra Simich,...