Prolific utility trailer thief tracked, arrested by task force
A man was arrested and faces charges in connection to stealing at least 17 utility trailers across the region. Nickolas Alexander Edwards was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 15, by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Auto Theft Taskforce and Portland Police Bureau. Police say he recklessly attempted to elude...
Coast Guard issues major decision impacting cost of Interstate 5 bridge replacement
Sen. Cantwell said the decision allows U.S. transportation leaders to complete their environmental review of the program.
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Limited Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Seattle, Portland, and Spokane
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A cooler late-January pattern is expected across the Pacific Northwest, but current signals continue to support only a limited chance for snow, with most winter impacts confined to...
This Oregon Restaurant Doesn’t Look Creepy – But Locals Whisper About the Ghost There
Tucked away in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, My Father’s Place looks like an ordinary dive bar at first glance. Step inside, though, and you’re met with classic American comfort food, vintage décor, and a crowd that feels equal parts neighborhood regulars and curious night owls. The griddle...
Wind advisory issued for east Portland metro, strong gusts in Columbia River Gorge
TROUTDALE, Ore. — A windy start to the weekend is in store for parts of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, with strong gusts in some places reaching up to 40 mph. The National Weather Service – Portland office issued a wind advisory for parts of the east Portland metro area and the western Columbia River Gorge...
Teen arrested for Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood fatal shooting
A 17-year-old suspect has been linked to an October fatal shooting in the Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood. The teenager, who was arrested during a different incident, now faces a murder charge for the killing of Andy Nguyen. The suspect’s identity is not being released at this time. The victim’s family has been...
Vancouver shootout linked to boys, 12 and 15, charged in Portland store clerk killing
New court records shed additional light on a Vancouver shootout that police have linked to a 12- and 15-year-old accused in the killing of a Portland store clerk days earlier. Dayvion High, 15, and Dominique Johnson, 12, were arrested in Vancouver on Wednesday on Oregon warrants in connection with the Dec. 9 homicide...
15 Oregon All-You-Can-Eat Buffets That Never Disappoint
Hunting for a reliable all-you-can-eat spot in Oregon can feel overwhelming, but the gems stand out fast. This list rounds up buffet favorites that keep plates full and satisfaction high without overcomplicating the experience. Expect crowd-pleasing sushi, comforting classics, and thoughtful details that make return...
ICE detains man outside Vancouver courthouse during trial break
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A Vancouver woman wants answers after ICE agents detained her boyfriend outside the Clark County Courthouse on Monday during a lunch break in his criminal trial. “It’s really hard because it doesn’t feel real,” Haley Dodd said. “It’s not right. It’s not fair. It doesn’t make...
Small Bites: Phở, Electrica, Ma Cher, Bagel-ish, and More
Eats History focuses on Phở. As Eats History founder Donnie Dodson writes, phở is “often described as Vietnam’s national dish, but it was not born in peace. It was shaped by colonialism, hunger, war, and a country slowly stitched back together, one bowl at a time.” Phở may very well be a signature dish of Portland,...
