Portland braces for projected $70M budget shortfall
Portland could be facing a budget gap of nearly $70 million next year, according to a forecast from city economists released Tuesday. Why it matters: If this sounds familiar, it should. City leaders were forced to dig themselves out of an even bigger hole earlier this year. State of play:...
Portland area babysitter lured child in his care, jumped from balcony when questioned by...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 29-year-old man was found guilty of luring a minor and private indecency by a Washington County jury on Tuesday. Brandon Falsetto will be sentenced on Feb. 2, 2026. Officials say Falsetto knew the victim’s mother and provided childcare while the mom worked. While babysitting, Falsetto showed...
Former Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell leaving city for new law enforcement job
Charles “Chuck” Lovell — who was thrust into the spotlight as the Portland Police Bureau’s top cop during a surge of social unrest in 2020 — is leaving the bureau. Lovell, 52, will leave his current job as assistant chief of the services division at the end of the month for a new gig at a different local law...
The Oregon Buffet Everyone Can’t Stop Talking About For Its Endless Choices
Endless plates, familiar favorites, and the simple joy of choosing exactly what sounds good set the tone. This kind of dining is about freedom and comfort, not limits. In Oregon, Golden Corral has become a go-to stop for families, groups, and anyone who enjoys variety without overthinking the bill. The...
9 Enormous Thrift Stores In Oregon Where $45 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
Searching for enormous thrift stores in Oregon where just $45 can fill your entire backseat with amazing deals?. These 9 treasure havens offer incredible bargains and car-filling finds!. 1. Better Bargains Thrift Store (Portland) You can’t miss this thrifting paradise with its bright blue walls and that giant red...
Storm causes school closures, delays on December 17 – UPDATED LIST
A powerful windstorm brought down trees and debris across Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, knocking out power for thousands. Several local schools have issued closures or delays in response to the storm. We are updating the list below as information comes in. Colleges & Universities - Public. Clark College...
Portland and Multnomah County refine roadmap to tackle homelessness with new action plan
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland City Council voted 9-3 on a resolution to adopt an updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan (HRAP) and new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Wednesday night. The HRAP was developed through the city and Multnomah County’s joint Homeless Response System (HRS), created in...
End Vote-by-Mail? Fine.
Oregon has a voter apathy problem. Not a mystery. Not a conspiracy. A reality. Multnomah County alone has more than half a million registered voters, and like it or not, it drives statewide outcomes. That fact has pushed many Oregonians outside Portland into resignation. Some joke darkly that the state is “run by...
Massive Oregon Discount Store Is Shutting Down After 14 Years
Retail and wholesale outlet Discounts Plus has announced it will close. The closure affects two locations in Oregon. The announcement was shared on social media, where the retailer thanked customers, employees, and the local community. Discounts Plus Announces Closure. On December 15, liquidation retailer Discounts...
Mass power outages around the Pacific Northwest after high winds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Over 200,000 people are without power on Wednesday morning after high winds hit the Pacific Northwest, leading multiple school districts to close schools today. As of 8:30 a.m., Portland General Electric is showing over 96,500 people without power from Portland down to Salem. In a statement on...
