Supporting Neurodivergent Students in Middle School | Bridges Middle School in Portland, OR
In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, we’re honored to welcome Beven Byrnes, Executive Director of Bridges Middle School. As a mom, wife, and advocate, Beven shares her personal journey and why she believes education must be designed to meet students where they are. We explore what neurodivergence really...
Multnomah County Jury Awards Family $29 Million—but Tort Cap Limits Payout to $4.2 Million
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. A Multnomah County jury recently found the state Department of Human Services liable for the catastrophic brain injury of a 2-year-old after failing to investigate a call made to the Child Abuse Hotline. The jury...
Portland Water Bureau Detects Cryptosporidium in City’s Drinking Water Source; Additional Safeguards Planned
The Portland Water Bureau continues to reinforce its vigilance as it recently detected traces of Cryptosporidium, a microorganism that can lead to illness, in the city's primary drinking water source. According to an update by the Portland Water Bureau, routine checks from January 18 to January 21 at the Bull Run...
‘Zeal for life’: Family, friends remember ‘compassionate’ climber who died after fall on Mt....
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A climber who died after a nearly 300-foot fall on Mount Hood Sunday has been identified as 30-year-old Thomas Nathan Hostetler of Portland, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. For friends and family, Hostetler was more than an experienced climber — he was a compassionate...
Portland’s long winter dry spell comes to an end Tuesday evening
The first in a series of rain-making systems will push across the Portland/Vancouver area by Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning putting an end to what has been a long winter dry spell of about two weeks. The National Weather Service is watching an upper level trough lifting over the...
Trapped individual in tunnel under concrete deck escapes before rescue team reaches scene
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the area of Northeast Marine Drive and Northeast 33rd Drive for a confined space rescue. On X, Portland Fire says their technical rescue team was headed to help free a trapped individual inside a tunnel, but they were able to get out on their own.
Oregon Breakfast Places So Good Locals Don’t Mind Waiting in Line
Oregon’s breakfast scene has become legendary among food lovers who know that the best meals are worth the wait. From Portland’s bustling streets to cozy cafes in Oregon City, breakfast spots across the state have mastered the art of creating morning magic that keeps people coming back for more.
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of putting mom’s body in freezer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The man charged with abuse of a corpse for allegedly stuffing his mom's body into a freezer, now has a warrant out for his arrest. According to recently filed court records, Richard Vinyard, 68, failed to show up for his arraignment on January 23, after being released the previous day with a...
Vancouver library board removes ‘equitable access’ from strategic plan
The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries board removed references to equity from the district’s strategic plan at a contentious meeting Monday night. A board member resigned after the vote, which followed a heated debate over intellectual freedom at a time when “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies have come under...
Police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in Gresham
GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - Gresham Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his home Tuesday evening. Police say Caleb Paris left his home on NE Hogan Drive near NE Division at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Paris is described as 5′10″ and 240 pounds...
