Nonprofit Portland coffee shop included in Reader’s Digest’s ‘Nicest Places in America’
Reader's Digest said Heretic Coffee has donated some funds to organizations like Equitable Giving Circle and Black Futures Farm.
Prosper Portland’s executive director discusses revitalization plans for downtown
Prosper Portland executive director Cornell Wesley discussed downtown revitalization efforts following a report indicating that pedestrian traffic reached its highest levels since the pandemic.
Toyota Corolla Cross Flops Onto Its Side in Head-Scratching Vancouver Downtown Crash
A Toyota Corolla Cross and Volkswagen Jetta collided in downtown Vancouver, Washington, on Sept. 24, and the result looks wildly disproportionate to the contact that sets it off. The Corolla Cross pitches over and lands ... Read more
Protest held at Mall 205 Home Depot to advocate for day laborer access
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A protest was held outside the Home Depot at Mall 205 in Southeast Portland on Sunday afternoon. Organizers say the demonstration is to protest the store owner’s recent enforcement that disallows day laborers from gathering in front of the hardware store as a hiring site.
Oakshire Brewing announces closure after 20 years of business
After two decades in business, Oakshire Brewing is shutting down its brewery and taprooms, citing rising costs, increased competition, the financial damage of COVID and changes in how people gather to eat and drink. “This is painful news to share with the people who have made Oakshire a part of...
Toys “R” Us Is Set to Reopen at Vancouver Mall
Nostalgia is hitting Southwest Washington like a brick of pure, unadulterated childhood magic. If you grew up belting out the anthem about never wanting to grow up, prepare yourself: Toys “R” Us is making a grand return to Vancouver, Washington. According to a report from KIRO News Director...
Things to Do in October in Lake Oswego
October in Lake Oswego is when fall really starts to settle in—and there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy it. From theater and farmers’ markets to community events, family Halloween fun, and even a little wine tasting, here are some of the best things happening in and around Lake Oswego this October.
Pedestrian dies after Powell hit and run; driver arrested
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car on S.E. Powell Boulevard on Saturday evening, August 8th, at about 8:45 p.m. Arriving East Precinct officers found an adult man […]
Oregon attorney general subpoenas records related to Made in Old Town
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield’s office has subpoenaed records related to Made in Old Town, an ambitious project to bring sneaker manufacturing to Portland that collapsed after receiving several million dollars of public funds. A Rayfield spokesperson confirmed the Charitable Activities Section of his office subp
9 Oregon Farmers Markets Where Locals Go For More Than Just Fresh Produce
Bring a tote bag with confidence. It may not stay that confident for long. At these Oregon markets, groceries are only the opening argument. Bread catches your attention. Lunch starts smelling suspiciously good. Then somebody nearby is selling something handmade that suddenly seems completely reasonable to carry home.

















