New report warns of ‘grave risks’ at Portland’s critical energy infrastructure hub
The Portland City Council approved the transfer of the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub to an investment firm despite warnings from a new report regarding the site's vulnerability to natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires.
A Portland Greek Restaurant Known for a 10-Pound Sandwich Challenge Is Closing
Mad Greek Deli, a Westside Portland restaurant with nearly five decades of history, is set to cease operations. Owner Jake Marks announced that the restaurant at 18515 NW West Union Road will close November 28. Mad Greek Deli to Close Westside Restaurant. Jake Marks shared through Facebook that the deli...
LIVE BLOG: Gusty winds bring downed trees, power lines Friday morning
A powerful storm brought gusty winds, fallen trees, and widespread power outages to Eastern Oregon and Southwest Washington on Friday morning, triggering a wind advisory for the northern Willamette Valley through the evening.
Washington County man sentenced after meth-fueled shooting spree that led to officer-involved shooting
A Washington County man who drove through numerous red lights before firing multiple rounds at people and cars last year was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday.
A Wind Advisory Is Now Issued for Portland Vancouver Salem Eugene and Willamette Valley...
PORTLAND, OR — A mid-latitude cyclone is approaching the Pacific Northwest, targeting the Washington and Oregon coasts, though meaningful disagreement in the model data is complicating exactly where the low will make landfall and which areas will see the strongest winds. The National Weather Service in Portland has iss
WATCH: Crews make progress on I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project two weeks in
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Nearly two weeks into the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project, officials with ODOT and other local transportation agencies gave an update on the progress crews have made. In addition to the progress report, ODOT discussed how traffic fared over the first week of the project...
Semi-truck crash closes most I-84 lanes for hours near Arlington
Fans lined up for the opening of Oregon’s third Raising Cane’s in Gresham as animal rights protesters gathered outside. Hallman Elementary School in Salem closed after late-night fire. Updated: Sep. 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM UTC. 3 more Washington teens arrested in deadly Washington wildfire. Updated: Sep. 18,...
Car fire shuts down all traffic on I-205 at Glenn Jackson bridge
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KATU) -- A car fire has shut down both northbound and southbound lanes on Interstate 205 at the Glenn Jackson Bridge. Authorities estimate the closure to last anywhere from 20 minutes to two hours, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The cause of the fire...
First Alert: Strong Wind Friday Morning
It’s been a mild and pleasant Thursday with temperatures hovering in the 60s. Showers & pockets of heavier rain are slowly arriving at the coast this evening. We’re not expecting rain inland until after sunset. Try to finish up outdoor activities (including securing loose objects!) by sunset tonight.
More national touring artists to perform at iconic Portland record store
Music Millennium owner Terry Currier announced a month-long series of national touring artists scheduled to perform in Portland this fall.

















