Tualatin moves to allow residential ducks, other fowl
Tualatin residents wanting to own ducks, pheasant, pigeons, quails, partridges and doves are closer to getting their wish. On Monday, March 9, the Tualatin City Council voted 4-2 to amend its current municipal code to allow such birds. Since the vote wasn’t unanimous — Mayor Frank Bubenik and Councilor Maria...
LIVE UPDATES: Atmospheric river drenches PNW with record rainfall, flooding
Heavy rain is causing floods and downed power lines in the Pacific Northwest due to a moderate atmospheric river, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flood Warning for parts of Multnomah County until 2 p.m. Thursday and a Flood Watch through Friday night.
Food Network star, ‘Chopped’ champion host exclusive dinner at Portland Ritz-Carlton
Ready those tastebuds for a night full of flavor at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, next month. On Thursday, April 2, three acclaimed female chefs are bringing a one-night with plenty of bites to Bellpine, the signature restaurant of the hotel. Chef de Cuisine Jocelyn Chacón will be joined by Food Network star Amanda...
Gorge hikers rescued after embarking on ‘Treacherous’ closed trail
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Two hikers are recounting their brush with death after embarking on a closed trail in the Columbia River Gorge. Drew Miller and Joseph Bartsch set out on the Rock of Ages Trail near Horsetail Falls around noon Tuesday after reading about it on social media.
Fleeing suspect crashes into WSP patrol car on I-205 near SR 14
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A Washington State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after a fleeing suspect crashed into their patrol car on Interstate 205 late Wednesday night, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Just after 11:30 p.m., officers had found a car believed to be associated with a wanted suspect and...
Portland skier dead after crash on Mt. Bachelor, sheriff’s office says
A Portland man has died after a skiing accident at Mt. Bachelor on Monday, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
PPS furloughs put district in ‘uncomfortable position’ as union demands clarity
The Portland Association of Teachers union has expressed distrust in the Portland Public Schools' handling of a $14 million budget deficit, citing a lack of transparency and respect for educators.
North Portland bottle redemption center set to close this summer
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Delta Park Redemption Center in North Portland will close after its last day of service on July 31. The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which owns and operates all BottleDrop sites in the state, announced the closure on Wednesday. The Delta Park center is located at...
Burger night at SE Portland’s Meatstuff draws lines around the block
On the last Friday of every month, SE Portland's Meatstuff Butchery fires up the grill for its now-famous "Last Friday" burger night. Fans will line up for hours to get their hands on a freshly made burger cooked over an open fire.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by two cars in North Portland Thursday morning
A pedestrian was killed Thursday morning after being hit by two cars in North Portland, officials said.
