Lake Theater & Cafe manager discusses the famous marquee and running an independent movie...
Every community has fascinating people. Meet ours. People You Should Know is a recurring feature introducing readers to the neighbors, creators, professionals and personalities who add character, depth and everyday intrigue to the place we call home. These are the People You Should Know in Lake Oswego, West Linn and...
She plays Fantine in ‘Les Misérables.’ Oregon is part of her origin story
When Lindsay Heather Pearce comes to Portland as Fantine with the Broadway Across America cast of “Les Misérables,” it will be a homecoming of sorts. Pearce moved to Portland as a small child when her dad was attending Multnomah Bible College. She has fond memories of her time in the city.
Governor Kotek, Veto HB 4177 Before the Doors Close for Good – We Are...
Editorial – HB 4177 Imagine a hushed conference room, a dinner table with growth-minded landowners and local politicians, or a private group text thread where the future of Hillsboro’s borders […] The post Governor Kotek, Veto HB 4177 Before the Doors Close for Good – We Are Loosing Our Sunshine appeared first on...
Gresham’s illuminated cherry blossoms a ‘sight to behold’
Musical notes danced among the pink, glowing boughs as Gresham residents enjoyed one of the most special (and magical) evenings of the year. The Yozakura Cherry Blossom Festival has quickly become a beloved, can’t-miss tradition. Hosted by the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden, the event takes cues from Japan....
Fatal motorcycle crash on Powell Blvd at 28th causes hours of detours
On the second day of spring – March 21, a sunny Saturday – just after 2 p.m., a motorcyclist traveling Powell Boulevard failed to avoid a car turning in front of him and slammed into the side of a black SUV. Responding Central Precinct officers found the motorcycle...
Portland Incident Involving Armed ICE Impersonator Draws Online Reactions
A video of an incident involving a Portland man dressed as an ICE agent went viral. The incident happened at an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. An X account, LongTimeHistory, posted the video with the caption, “MAGA man dressed like ICE points gun—repeatedly at peaceful protesters.” The video explains that the man...
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into Another World At This Dreamy Oregon Botanical Garden
Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to stumble upon them like a twenty-dollar bill in your winter coat pocket. Leach Botanical Garden in Portland, Oregon is one of those magical places that makes you wonder why you’ve been driving past it all these years without stopping.
Portland Police Seize Firearms, Tow Vehicles From Overnight Street Takeover Crackdown
PORTLAND, OR – Portland police seized three firearms and towed two vehicles early Monday after intervening in a street takeover event near the Lloyd Center that drew up to 100 people. Officers were alerted to potential takeovers at two locations around midnight on March 23: Northeast 158th Avenue and...
Oregon DEQ fines UPS $70k after ‘numerous’ violations found at two facilities
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon environmental regulators say UPS didn’t keep up with key checks and maintenance on fuel tanks used to run company vehicles — and now the company is facing a $70,991 civil penalty. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued the penalty in a...
Bright green fireball flashes across Portland area skies around 6:06 a.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Did you see a bright flash in the skies over the Pacific Northwest this morning?. Several people reported seeing a bright green fireball around 6:06 a.m., according to Jim Todd at OMSI. “Meteors, also known as shooting stars, are small celestial objects that enter the...
