Used cooking oil thefts hit Lake Oswego restaurants; thieves break locks to siphon grease
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KATU) — Some Lake Oswego restaurants and local oil companies are sounding the alarm over a series of strange thefts involving used cooking oil. Local restaurants across town report that used cooking oil containers, that are often shared with neighboring businesses, are being broken into and siphoned.
Oregon Humane offers adoption discount for veterans, service members
Oregon Humane is offering a special adoption promotion for veterans and active duty service members this Memorial Day weekend.
Multnomah County Fair, Stars on Ice among Portland weekend events
Figure-skating icons like Alysia Liu, Ilia “Quad God” Malinin and Amber Glenn will perform at Stars on Ice.
These festivals, fairs and concerts are coming to Oregon this summer
From live music to parades and fairs, here are some of the big events to check out this summer in Portland and beyond. Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, kicking off months of festivals, fairs and community celebrations as the weather gets warmer and people head outside.
‘I wanted some accountability’: Pet food brand owes $800K+ after Portland cat’s death
The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed Tim Hanson's cat Kira tested positive for bird flu last year.
Six residents, pets evacuated during West Linn house fire
Fire crews are responding to a house fire in West Linn Friday morning, authorities said.
A Single Oregon Restaurant Serves Gluten Free Corn Dogs That Locals Hide From Tourists
The best corn dogs in Portland are hiding behind a simple counter where the batter swaps wheat flour for rice flour and gets a secret splash of local honey. Locals guard this spot like a family recipe, whispering directions instead of posting tags, because they know how precious a truly great gluten?free corn dog can b
Shari’s parent company files for bankruptcy more than a year after abrupt Oregon shutdown
Records show the estimated liabilities range between $10 million and $50 million, while the assets range between $1 million and $10 million.
Gresham climber’s emotional Mount Hood summit video goes viral: ‘Worst experience of my entire...
GRESHAM, Ore. — For years, 28-year-old Gresham climber Abby Nita looked at Oregon’s tallest mountain and thought climbing it was impossible. But after taking up hiking and mountaineering over the last two years, she finally stood atop Mount Hood on May 9, then broke down in tears after safely making it back to the park
Flying Pie Pizzeria on North Lombard Closing at End of Month
It’s last call at the North Portland location of Flying Pie Pizzeria. The North Lombard Street outpost of the local pizza chain will be closing its doors. Its last day of service will be May 31. The restaurant’s three other locations—in Gresham, Milwaukie, and in Portland at Southeast 78th Avenue and Stark Street—will
