Troutdale eyes pedestrian bridge to cross 257th
The city of Troutdale is seeking input on a proposed pedestrian bridge that will get folks across Southwest 257th Avenue more safely. The roadway is a busy five-lane freight route with heavy truck traffic, which often makes the intersection at the Historic Columbia River Highway uncomfortable and challenging for people
Former OHSU Health CEO sues for $15.5 million, says he was fired for speaking...
Oregon Health & Science University’s former health system chief executive is suing the university for $15.5 million, alleging OHSU fired him after he raised concerns about patient safety, discrimination and the use of public money. Tarek Salaway, who was ousted from his $1.4 million-a-year job in April after less...
A Dollar Store With a Beauty Twist Is Coming to Clackamas
Miss A, a discount beauty and accessories retailer known for pricing much of its inventory at one dollar, is opening a store at Clackamas Town Center in Happy Valley, OR, according to the company’s own store locator, which lists the location as “coming soon.”. They built their brand...
Aug. 17 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants for the Newberg and Dundee areas
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-4340750
Elephants Deli NW flagship, damaged by fire, could be reborn as a food hall
A fire-damaged building in Northwest Portland could in time reopen as a food hall. Elephants Delicatessen’s flagship restaurant — which opened at 115 N.W. 22nd Ave. more than two decades ago — has been closed for nearly six months. In March, an early morning fire tore through the building, causing the roof to collapse
Bodies of 2 missing friends from Beaverton ‘believed’ to be found in Tillamook County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A vehicle associated with two men who have been missing for nearly a year was found in Tillamook County on Friday, officials said. Eddie Hair, 67, and Scott Smith, 68, have been missing since September 2025. Officials say the two friends were believed to be preparing for an outdoor trip, possibl
Amber Alert issued for ‘endangered’ baby in Washington
An Amber Alert was issued Monday for 7-month-old Marcello Martinez after he was reportedly taken from the Vancouver area by 37-year-old Raul Martinez.
Oregon-produced Indie Film needs your support to get it “All Figured Out”
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Now is your chance to be a part of a movie getting made in Oregon, by local filmmakers, featuring local settings. The upcoming film “All Figured Out” is set to start filming next year in Salem, Portland, and on the Oregon Coast. passionately created for the region.
A little free library, but for trinkets and treasures
In 2022, artist Rachel Harms Mahlandt made a map she called “Sidewalk Joy,” to show people where to find local art installations, exchange libraries, and trinket trading boxes in Portland. In 2024, she launched a worldwide version of the map. Since then, locker-like boxes with small treasures for...
Police: Vancouver parking lot fight involving teens leads to gunfire, 1 hospitalized
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - One person was hurt following a shooting in Vancouver early Monday morning. At about 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 17, officers responded to a parking lot in the 300 block of Southeast 192nd Avenue. Police said it was reported that a group of teens were fighting and gunshots were heard.

















