TriMet proposes several changes, some cuts to address $300M budget gap
TriMet is proposing several changes and reductions to bus and MAX service later this year, including cutting some lines altogether, as it addresses a $300 million budget gap. The latest round of reductions come after the public transit agency already identified about $150 million in other spending cuts, which focused...
Suspect in fatal Vancouver sports bar shooting turns self in to police
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a man in a Vancouver sports bar parking lot turned himself in to police Sunday afternoon, officials said. The shooting happened at around 1 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to the Off-Ramp Sports Bar on Northeast 112th Avenue. Witnesses told...
McDonald’s workers could get up to $872 in lawsuit settlement
Cutting your lunch break short to handle a rush is one thing. Not getting paid for it is another. Hundreds of Oregon McDonald’s workers say that’s exactly what happened to them and a settlement is now on the table. The McDonald’s franchise in question has agreed to pay $3.55 million in payouts after employees accused...
Fatal Collision Between Motorcycle and E-Scooter in Southeast Portland Sparks Safety Discourse
A fatal collision occurred in Southeast Portland last Friday, claiming the life of a motorcyclist after their motorcycle crashed with an e-scooter, as reported by KATU. The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. near the intersection of Southeast 122nd Avenue and Tibbetts Street, the Portland Police Bureau confirmed...
Court docs: Man charged with bias crime after smearing feces, calling officer racial slurs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County Prosecutors have charged a man with several crimes after an incident in Northwest Portland on New Year's Day. According to court documents, a Portland Police Officer responded to reports of a man defecating on the wall of Bling Dental on NW 13th Avenue.
Oregon Secretary of State Gives Portland Until Month’s End to Clean Up ‘Material Weaknesses’...
The Oregon Secretary of State has granted the City of Portland an extension to January 31, 2026, to file a corrective Plan of Action for its 2024-25 Financial Report, after auditors uncovered “material weaknesses” in the original report. The city received a clean bill of health for its...
Singing groups, community members hold musical protest outside Portland ICE building
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Nearly 100 community members gathered in front of the ICE facility in southeast Portland on Sunday afternoon to voice their opposition to recent immigration enforcement. The group included members of local choirs and churches. FOX 12 photojournalist Vince Vena spoke with some of the people...
Friend of Vancouver shooting victim seeks justice after witnessing deadly attack
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - A shooting outside a Vancouver bar this weekend has left friends and family grieving, including a witness who says he was just feet away when his friend was killed. Jared Gonzales watched his friend Cory Jones take his last breaths in the parking lot after he...
10 Oregon Fried Catfish Spots That Locals Agree Are Worth Every Bite
There’s something about the golden crunch of a perfectly fried catfish fillet that feels like home-especially when you’re in Oregon, where the unexpected meets the delicious. I grew up chasing the best comfort food bites across backroads and small-town diners, and let me tell you: Oregon’s fried catfish...
‘Dry January Fest’ attracts hundreds in Portland, as demand spikes for booze-free drinks
A line snaked around the lobby of McMenamins’ Kennedy School Hotel in Northeast Portland on Saturday. Hundreds gathered for the company’s first ever Dry January Fest, a showcase of the bubbling interest in non-alcoholic beverages. More people have been participating in Dry January, when people swear off alcohol...
