19-Year-Old Shot And Killed In Incident Involving 25 To 30 Teenagers
VANCOUVER, Wash. – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in an incident early Sunday morning in Vancouver. Officers responded just after 12:30 a.m. to Creston Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found 25 to 30 teenagers gathered in the street. One person was performing...
Portland Moves to Make Union Pacific Address Its Railroad-Crossing Mess
City officials have taken an important step to push for changes from the railroad company responsible for Portland’s worst traffic nightmare. The city on June 12 filed a notice of intent to comment on a planned merger involving Union Pacific, the nation’s largest railroad in revenue and operator of three-mile-long frei
Oregon rescue crews renew life jacket warnings after teen drownings over the weekend
GLADSTONE, Ore. (KATU) — Two teenagers drowned in separate incidents in Oregon over the weekend, prompting renewed warnings from water rescue officials about the importance of wearing life jackets and making safe decisions around waterways. A teenager fell from a jet ski near Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone on...
Beavercreek Gas Scare Knocks Out Power Before Oregon City Gets All Clear
What started as a Sunday gas scare on Beavercreek Road turned into a major headache for drivers and neighbors, but ended with a collective sigh of relief. Clackamas County emergency crews have given the all clear after a suspected natural gas leak in Oregon City, and the shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents h
10 Worst Downtowns in America in 2026: A Comprehensive Analysis of Urban Decline
America’s downtown districts have long served as the economic and cultural heart of their cities. From bustling office towers and entertainment venues to restaurants, museums, and public spaces, downtown areas traditionally attract workers, residents, and tourists alike. However, the years following the pandemic have r
Portland Restaurant Reopens with a New All-You-Can-Enjoy Format
Alma has reopened following a renovation that refreshed its dining space. The restaurant is also celebrating its first year in the neighborhood. Alma, the Balkan-inspired concept from Chef Vedran Jordan, has introduced an All-You-Can-Enjoy dining experience. Alma Marks First Anniversary with Refreshed Experience. Alma
Deadly Weekend On Oregon Rivers, Amid Rising Temps
Gladstone, Ore. – Two teens died in separate water incidents Saturday evening. In Gladstone, a jet ski rider fell into the water at Meldrum Bar Park, just before 5 p.m. The Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium was activated, sending numerous agencies to the scene, after the teen did not resurface. They were not wea
Portland-area District Attorneys sound alarm on Oregon Mental Health System crisis
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Facing what they call a failure in Oregon’s mental health system, the district attorneys from the state’s three largest counties issued a warning Monday about a growing mental health and public safety crisis. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is joining Clackamas County...
Heat wave peaks Monday as temps flirt with triple digits across Oregon and Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Monday will bring the hottest temperatures of this heat wave, as most of Western Oregon and Washington soar into the mid- to upper 90s. On Sunday, Eugene and Astoria broke 112-year-old daily high-temperature records. Portland set a record with a high of 94 degrees, surpassing the previous record
Oregon City’s newest sushi restaurant specializes in an ingredient rarely seen on local menus
One of the newest restaurants in downtown Oregon City brings Japanese and Chinese cuisine to a renovated, historic Main Street property. Ginza Sushi & Asian Fusion, which opened Feb. 22, is the latest venture from owners Qing Tan and her husband, Guo Li, who have built a reputation in Portland for their Cantonese cuisi

















