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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington County community is mourning the sudden loss of a beloved entrepreneur, who died in a tragic accident over the weekend. In her obituary released Wednesday night, Darcy DeBord’s family and other business owners say she built more than a successful brand — she built connection. All three White Birch […]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Police Bureau says six teenage girls were safely recovered during human trafficking enforcement missions along the 82nd Avenue corridor. PPB says the Human Trafficking Unit found the girls, aged 13-17, during missions conducted since Wednesday, April 15. “This is a stunning number, significantly higher...

Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge (image credits: wikimedia) The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers has become a divisive soundtrack in American neighborhoods. In January 2024, the State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine-powered garden equipment (SORE), including leaf blowers, and Irvine has implemented ... Read more The post...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Portland has a remarkable abundance of Filipino restaurants and food carts, each with a unique take on the versatile archipelagic cuisine. Perhaps the most genre-bending interpretation can be found at Makulít, a neon-splattered...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Forward Chloe Bibby and guard Maya Caldwell have been traded, the Portland Fire announced Wednesday. Bibby was traded to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for the rights to guard Julia Ayrault. Caldwell will go to the Minnesota Lynx in exchange for the Lynx 2028 third-round draft pick.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson returned to Clackamas County, asking for regional cooperation when it comes to homelessness. Wilson spoke before the Commission on Tuesday, just under a month removed from getting rejected for $4 million from the county for homelessness. Commissioner Ben West was hesitant to give money that Portland...

Consolidated Supply Co., a regional plumbing and water works supplier headquartered in Tigard, has agreed to lease the entire 276,092-square-foot East Building of an industrial park under construction in Woodland, Washington. The Woodland Industrial Park will include two buildings: the East Building and the West Building, which will be a...

Portland firefighters knocked down a small trailer fire Wednesday while a connected propane tank vented gas and periodically shot out flames, a tense but controlled scene that crews managed to keep from escalating. Firefighters concentrated on blocking the blaze from reaching nearby vehicles and buildings while the tank relieved pressure. No injuries were mentioned in the initial update, and crews worked to remove the...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland city leaders are reviewing a report on what implementing a so-called vacancy fee could look in Portland, as property owners cite the effort as a waste of time and money and one more proposal sending the wrong message about the city. City councilors approved a...