Hillsboro to open year-round homeless shelter with 75 capacity, pets welcome
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Hillsboro is getting ready to open a new year-round homeless shelter. Once open, the shelter will be operated by Project Homeless Connect, Washington County and will be the county's first hybrid model shelter. It will hold at least 75 individuals, between 40 shelter pods and 35...
8 Enormous Swap Meets In Oregon With Bargains That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing swap meets in Oregon where you can find incredible deals?. These 8 flea markets offer treasure-hunting adventures and budget-friendly bargains that are absolutely worth the drive!. 1. Oregon Flea Market (Portland) This bright yellow building in Portland is a bargain hunter’s paradise. The Oregon...
Female duo indicted for Foster-Powell coin shop grand theft
Although they’ve been indicted for stealing a valuable coin from the Portland Precious Metals & Coin store on S.E. 52nd Avenue near Powell Boulevard on June 4 – Portland Police Bureau officials say the accused thieving female duo is still on the loose. The investigation began when the...
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Early Morning Accident on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland
A pedestrian met a tragic end in the early hours of Friday morning after an accident in Northeast Portland. The incident occurred just before 4:45 a.m. on Northeast Columbia Boulevard, where Portland police found the individual deceased upon their arrival. KOIN reports that an investigation into the crash swiftly...
Felons arrested after shooting in SE Portland
Jeroshea M. Wilson and Sir James A. Williams were booked into the Multnomah County Jail two days after the August 22 shooting near SE 148th and Stark, police said in a release.
Portland Recovers $6.7 Million in Public Funds Diverted in Fraud Scheme, Criminal Investigation Continues
Big news out of Portland as the city breathes a sigh of relief with the recovery of $6.7 million in public funds, which had taken an unauthorized detour from its intended use in the Bull Run Filtration Project. In a collaborative effort that exemplifies interagency cooperation, the Portland Police Bureau, FBI, City...
Maize at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island opens with ‘Cornlandia’ theme
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Maize at the Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island opened on Saturday for its 27th year. Visitors can wander through the five acres of twisting paths. Trivia cards placed throughout the Maize will help guide visitors in the right direction. FOX 12 spoke with owner Craig...
Portland Recovers $6.7 Million Paid to Fraudster Who Posed as Vendor on Bull Run...
PORTLAND, Ore. — The City of Portland has recovered the $6.7 million it paid to someone posing as a vendor on the multi-billion-dollar Bull Run water filtration project. The incident occurred earlier this year, in February, when someone posing as the vendor of the project requested a change to the bank account...
A Haunted Road Trip: Exploring Oregon’s Ghostly Landmarks from Grants Pass to Portland
For Southern Oregonians seeking a staycation that blends scenic drives, local history, and a brush with the supernatural, a loop from Grants Pass to Portland and back offers a uniquely haunting adventure. With 15 stops steeped in folklore and ghost stories, the route highlights how Oregon’s cultural landmarks often...
Historic 173-Year-Old Oregon Cemetery Finally Opens to the Public
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. — Just off Scouters’ Mountain in Happy Valley, a quiet cemetery has stood for more than 170 years, hidden away behind a chain-link fence while neighborhoods grew around it. Now, for the first time since its founding, the Christilla Pioneer Cemetery is opening to the public, offering residents a...