Reynolds School District cuts JROTC program amid $20M shortfall; final class bids farewell
TROUTDALE, Ore. — The Reynolds School District has eliminated its Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at Reynolds High School as part of sweeping budget cuts tied to a more than $20 million shortfall for the 2026-27 school year, officials said. The cuts are part of districtwide reductions...
Readers respond: Poll results reflect anti-tax narrative
A recent Oregonian/OregonLive article focused on taxes being the “fastest growing” top concern among poll respondents. This story was unfortunately framed and lacked context that would have helped readers, (“These are the fastest growing concerns for Portland area voters, poll finds,” May 12). The percent of...
Portland driver pulls away from curb, unknowingly runs over man lying in street in...
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who was lying in the street was taken to a hospital Friday morning after a driver ran over him near Southeast Yamhill Street and Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard in Portland. Portland police said the man was initially believed to have suffered serious injuries,...
Police investigate shooting in SE Portland neighborhood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Officers are investigating a shooting in Southeast Portland’s Lents Neighborhood on Friday morning. The shooting was reported at about 7:20 a.m. in the 5100 block of Southeast 85th Avenue. A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson said there were no signs of any victims from the...
Oregon National Guard Memorial Day Flyovers
The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon, will conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout northern Oregon and southwest Washington. 142nd Wing fighter pilot, Capt. Dustin Kopp, who is one of two pilots from the wing flying this Monday, says he's proud...
Beaverton police arrest California man in human trafficking case
Beaverton police arrested a 22-year-old California man for exploiting a teen in a human trafficking case.
Starting this year, kids under 14 will need adult supervision at Oregon public pools
Starting February 2, 2026, Oregon state law requires minor swimmers under the age of 14 to be supervised by a person aged 18 years or older in order to swim at a public pool.
Oregon’s Dark Horse Comics to close Things From Another World retail stores
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Dark Horse Comics announced Thursday that it will close its two Oregon Things From Another World retail stores on June 30. Those locations are in Milwaukie and Beaverton. The comic book publishing company, which has its roots in Oregon, also said it will close its...
Dashboard reveals data from Multnomah County housing authority amid transparency concerns
Home Forward hopes to reach a goal of 94% occupancy across its Portland-area housing portfolio.
Portland clothing store struggling after vandalism, break-in
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Midtowners Market, a local clothing store on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, is struggling to stay open after it was the target of vandalism and a break-in within two weeks. The store also operates under consignment and sells new, used and vintage clothes, as well as gifts and...

















