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The start of construction on the North Willamette Boulevard Active Transportation Corridor project is a joyous occasion for many folks who’ve waited years for major safety upgrades. On a personal level, I’m beyond excited for the transformation of a busy bicycling corridor I’ve biked and driven on thousands of times...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Here we are nearing mid-February, and Portland’s winter weather so far has been anything but normal. Let’s take a moment to review this odd winter and then look ahead to the upcoming holiday weekend and beyond. Meteorological winter in the Pacific Northwest is defined as December 1 through the...

The city of Troutdale and travelers along one of the busiest roadways in East Multnomah County are celebrating what has become another feather in the cap for the regional roads crew. Multnomah County Transportation hosted a celebration Tuesday, Feb. 10, to mark the completion of a years long, sweeping improvement...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland city councilors are expected to approve a new zoning map Wednesday which would clear the way for more affordable housing development in 19 different areas of the city. One of those areas, a proposed site in the Centennial neighborhood off Southeast 148th Avenue, has dealt...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. PORTLAND, Ore. — As spring routines shift across Portland and surrounding communities, Oregon health officials are urging residents to pay attention to a condition that often develops without warning: high...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Crews responded to a house fire in the Hazelwood neighborhood Tuesday morning, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Shortly after 9 a.m., firefighters were called to the scene of the home on Northeast Flanders Street. Crews were able to extinguish the blaze, and no injuries were...

A recently released ranking of the best places to live in the western United States names several Pacific Northwest locations, with one Portland-area city earning high marks for its charming downtown and access to nature.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former Portland-area fitness coach will not serve jail time after pleading guilty to a years-long fundraising scheme. According to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Ryan Andrew Tong was sentenced to five years of formal probation and ordered to provide $24,025 in restitution...

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - Hillsboro firefighters responded to a multi-car crash on Tuesday night. The crash happened on NE Century Blvd near NE Ronler Dr at around 8:50 p.m., according to Hillsboro Fire & Rescue. Hillsboro Police say the intersection and surrounding roads are expected to remain closed for several...

Late last year, Chinese restaurant 28 Tigers said farewell to their space next to the Holy Ghost Bar on Southeast 28th Avenue. Around that time (in November), I quoted the 28 Tigers folks with, “A new exciting project will be taking over our space while we find some rest before the next project manifests.” Well, that...