Portland OR

Portland plans to “exit” 80 to 90 residents from its 24/7 alternative shelters in February for not engaging with offered services, according to a memo Mayor Keith Wilson sent to city councilors this morning. Any resident who is considered “unwilling to engage” and has been at the shelter...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights as cold rain moves through the southern Willamette Valley early this morning. In Eugene, winter weather is active now, and small temperature changes could...

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The restoration of one of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks in the Woodstock neighborhood is now complete.

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A routine patrol by the Roseburg Police led to the arrest of a Portland man in connection with a stolen vehicle and multiple other charges. On Jan. 6 at 1:37 p.m., officers stopped a 2003 Ford F150 at 2125 NW Stewart Parkway Drive after discovering the vehicle's license plate was reported stolen. The...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans 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...

There are nights when dinner calls the shots, and honestly, it feels like a favor. That is exactly the vibe around Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies in Portland, where locals nod knowingly and the decision makes itself. One glance at the door tells you this place has real pull with...

An Oregon man was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to attempted murder and unlawful use of a weapon charges for a shooting in April 2024.

Portland residents relying on the Bull Run Watershed for their tap water might want to keep an ear to the ground as the Portland Water Bureau reports low but consistent traces of Cryptosporidium in the drinking water. According to a recent update from the City of Portland, the potentially harmful microorganism was...

Oregon’s food scene stretches far beyond the trendy spots that crowd travel guides and social media feeds. Scattered across the state, from coastal towns to mountain hideaways, are restaurants that locals visit again and again without broadcasting their existence to the world. These hidden culinary treasures offer...