Smoke shop chain seeks city help after 14 burglaries this year, costing over $200K
PORTLAND, Ore. — A smoke shop chain is pleading with the City of Portland for help after yet another smash-and-grab burglary at one of their locations. House of Pipes said their shops have been burglarized 14 times this year, and the latest break-in happened Wednesday morning at their location on Hawthorne Boulevard...
Man accused in early morning domestic disturbance after shots fired in NE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was taken into custody after police said he fired shots during a domestic disturbance in Northeast Portland early Christmas morning. Just before 1:30 a.m., officers initially responded to the area of Northeast 20th and Hoyt Street on reports of a shooting. Arriving at...
Oregon Christmas trees can get a second life as habitat for salmon
The North Clackamas Watersheds Council is one of a handful of environmental groups across Oregon that wants to turn your Christmas tree into a fish habitat. On Jan. 10, the watersheds council will collect live-cut Christmas trees in Milwaukie and then tie them to logs along a side channel of the Willamette River on...
Henry Sakamoto, civic leader who brought beloved cherry trees to Portland’s waterfront, dies at...
Henry Sakamoto, a legend in Portland's Japanese-American community and the man responsible for bringing the beloved cherry trees to the city's waterfront, died in late November, his family announced on Friday. He was 98.
Multnomah County Declared Emergency Over Federal Immigration Enforcement Impacts
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared an emergency to address community impacts from federal immigration enforcement, expanding flexibility, resources, and coordination to support affected residents. Multnomah County, OR. — Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared an emergency on Dec. 12...
5 takeaways from Oregon youth prison investigation that detailed ‘cascading failures’
A Marion County grand jury report released this week detailed “cascading failures” at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, Oregon’s largest youth prison, citing systemic issues ranging from security flaws to unaddressed violence. Here are the five key findings from the report:. 1. ‘Cascading failures’ overwhelm an...
Future of SE Dairy Queen Rebuild in Limbo
What’s standing between Mt. Tabor and SE Portland residents from Dilly Bars and Blizzards? A contested drive-through that the developer, city and neighbors are in dispute over. If you don’t know or don’t remember, on the now-demolished grounds of SE Division St. and 55th Ave., there used to be...
Celebrating 100 years of Black History Month in Oregon at special gala
Juneteenth Oregon is marking 100 years of Black History Month with a new event celebrating Oregon's Black community and history in Portland.
Missing Portland Woman Found Safe, Reunited with Family After Community Effort
In a brief but reassuring update, the Portland Police Bureau confirmed that 25-year-old Portland resident Lauren Deering, previously reported missing, has been located and safely reunited with her family. After an appeal to the public for assistance made yesterday, the collective sigh of relief could almost be felt...
Oregon Weather Alert Today: Portland Sees Cold Rain and Lowering Snow Levels Before Winter...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp streets shine under streetlights this morning as light rain settles across the Portland metro. The air feels cold and still, and while rain is the immediate issue, winter’s bigger impact...
