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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Authorities have identified the body of a man recovered in the Willamette River on April 18. The victim was spotted just to the north of the St. Johns Bridge Friday afternoon, near Terminal 4 at the Port of Portland, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).

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Umpqua Bank later this year will change its name to Columbia Bank. Tacoma-based Columbia Bank acquired Umpqua Bank in 2023, but at the time elected to keep the Umpqua name. On Wednesday, the bank said it will scrap the Umpqua name to reduce confusion and simplify its portfolio of brands, which also includes Columbia...

Oregon has no shortage of gorgeous lesser-known destinations, from the cute coastal city of Rockaway Beach with sandy shores, quaint shops, and sleepy vibes to the underrated town of Florence that offers the best of the Pacific Northwest. You can discover plenty of secret beaches and seaside destinations with a...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A 6-year-old dog is on the mend after a harrowing encounter with porcupine quills led to a life-threatening condition. Initially treated by a family veterinarian for visible quills, the dog seemed to be recovering until it began experiencing breathing difficulties days later. A follow-up...

“Six ways Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was dishonest” could be the subtitle of a state investigation sent to him last week. The sheriff got a copy of a state agency’s case against him April 14 in an email, OPB has learned through a public records request. The Department of Public Safety Standards and...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A man has pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree constituting domestic violence, following a harrowing incident in which he slashed the throat of his intimate partner in front of their children. The plea was entered on April 18. Manuel Jesus Huchin-Interian will face...

After emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year and shuttering hundreds of stores nationwide, Rite Aid is closing another Portland pharmacy. The pharmacy chain, headquartered in Philadelphia, operated more than 2,000 stores when it filed for bankruptcy in October 2023. Over the past year, Rite Aid cut its...

Searching for hidden BBQ treasures in Oregon that only locals seem to know about?. These 9 hole-in-the-wall rib spots deliver mouthwatering meat and authentic experiences without the tourist crowds!. 1. Back Porch Bar & Grill (Jacksonville) Have you ever driven past a place dozens of times before finally stopping in?

For things to add up, we need to understand what atmospheric rivers really are. Think of them as airborne highways of moisture. They are essentially long, narrow bands in the sky that move immense volumes of water. A single one can carry as much vapor as 25 Mississippi Rivers, making them major drivers of extreme...