TriMet: Renewable diesel up $2.15 a gallon since beginning of Iran war
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — TriMet says the cost of fueling its buses has surged since the Iran war began in late February, driving up the agency’s weekly operating costs even as fares remain unchanged for riders. Since Feb. 28, TriMet’s costs for renewable diesel have jumped by $2.15...
Oregon’s largest county shed over a dozen top leaders in 2 years, and pays...
Turnover among top officials at Multnomah County has cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent years, as the government brought in consultants to find job candidates amid a wave of retirements and other departures among its leaders. The county has experienced more leadership turnover — and paid out...
Very warm Sunday & Monday, but cloudy at times
Saturday marked our 6th day at/above 70° at PDX so far this April! And it’s been a WARM night so far. In fact, we’re on record watch for potentially breaking a record warm low for today’s date. If we don’t drop below 47° before midnight (looking pretty unlikely right now), we’ll beat a 65-year-old record from 1961!
Morning cloud cover across western Oregon; high temps still headed to upper 70s
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An area of low pressure offshore has spread cloud cover over western Oregon this morning. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures as of 8 a.m. were running about 7-10 degrees warmer from where they were yesterday at the same time. Portland made it to 73 degrees...
One of TriMet’s original Type 1 MAX trains gets public send-off after 40 years...
A TriMet Type 1 MAX train was retired after nearly 40 years of service and given a public sendoff, with guests writing farewell messages on the train and the retired trains being recycled into building materials.
Three months into job, Portland administrator says deficit shaping early priorities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland’s new city administrator, Raymond Lee, says his early focus is on aligning City Hall’s work with the priorities of the City Council and the mayor as he settles into the role. Lee was confirmed by the Portland City Council in December. He...
Portland Police Response Times Stretch to 27 Minutes as Staffing Crisis Worsens, Report Says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A recent report from a nonprofit organization has highlighted the devastating effects of Portland’s police shortage, which has turned the bureau into an emergency-only operation, leaving far less capacity for proactive patrol, traffic enforcement, overdose investigations, and specialized units. Report Highlights Low Portland Police Numbers...
‘Resilience’: Kevin Love, Oregon winery team up for mental health awareness
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Willamette Valley winemaker is turning his latest pinot noir into a mission for mental health awareness. Oregon vintner Chase Renton, founder of L’Angelo Estate, announced his new release: Resilience. The Pinot Noir is a limited-release wine with 100% of the proceeds supporting the Kevin Love Fund – which is dedicated to advancing mental health education and emotional wellbeing.
Vancouver Mall, Vancouver, WA: Opened Big, Changed Fast, Still Here
Vancouver Mall sits in Vancouver, WA, within Clark County and the larger Portland metro area. It stands at the meeting point of Interstate 205 and State Route 500, a location planned early on as a center for suburban expansion. It serves as the main enclosed shopping destination for Vancouver and...
Portland Police Warn Enforcing Laws Could Result In Suspects Staying In Jail For Entire...
PORTLAND, OR — In what officials are calling a “deeply concerning and potentially irreversible shift,” Portland police warned Friday that fully enforcing existing laws could lead to suspects remaining in jail for an entire afternoon, marking a dramatic departure from the city’s long-standing catch-and-release rhythm. “This is exactly the kind of slippery slope we’ve been […]
