Multnomah County is losing jobs even as state job growth hits nearly 5,000
Oregon’s most populous county lost 1% of its jobs from June 2024 to 2025 even as the state overall saw positive job growth. Multnomah County, home to Portland, makes up a quarter of Oregon’s workforce. “There are about 2 million jobs in the entire state of Oregon —...
5 ways a 65-year-old mall has become Portland’s coolest hangout spot, for now
Portland’s Lloyd Center mall has transformed from a traditional shopping center into a unique community space filled with local businesses, nonprofits, and creative ventures. Here are five takeaways from a series of articles and videos by The Oregonian/OregonLive, which explores how this 65-year-old mall is...
In Oregon’s busiest eviction court, hundreds face losing their homes each month
Ahmeah Brown, 21, is a collegiate runner and a junior at Portland State University. But her ability to chase down 800 meters in 2 minutes,16 seconds wasn’t the skill she needed to tackle what lay before her on Monday morning. Instead, as she walked into the Multnomah County Courthouse...
Ghost mall makes major comeback after retailers like Macy’s & Nordstrom all closed –...
A ONCE-doomed “ghost mall” is now buzzing with pinball museums, magic shows, roller-skating lessons, and even a shop selling Star Wars-inspired light sabers. It used to be a retail graveyard after giants like Macy’s, Nordstrom and Sears were all gone. But today, Portland’s Lloyd Center is staging...
Serial Arsonist in Portland Released From Jail, Sets More Fires Less Than Two Hours...
There’s a guy running around Portland lighting fires, getting arrested, getting released, and then you guessed it, lighting more fires. His name is Aubrey A. Edwards. He's 35, and according to the Portland Police Bureau, he's behind a string of arsons stretching from North Portland to downtown. According to Fox 12...
10 Hole-In-The-Wall Oregon Restaurants Only Locals Know About
Oregon’s food scene goes way beyond the trendy spots tourists flock to in Portland. Tucked away in neighborhoods and small towns are the real gems – those hole-in-the-wall restaurants where locals gather for amazing meals without the fuss. I’ve spent years hunting down these hidden treasures, places where...
New passenger Amtrak trains serving Oregon, Northwest coming in 2026
This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy. The Amtrak ride from Eugene to Vancouver, British Columbia, and all stops in between is getting an upgrade. A fleet of new trains which will serve the Pacific Northwest being constructed, and the first train is being tested before they begin...
Crews close St. Johns Bridge to handle emergency situation
PORTLAND, Ore. — Emergency responders have closed the St. Johns Bridge during the Tuesday afternoon commute, asking drivers on Highway 30 and in North Portland to find another route across the Columbia River. Initial reports from Portland Fire & Rescue say they were trying to help a person in...
Body Recovered from Willamette River Near Portland’s Steel Bridge Under Investigation
A body was retrieved from the Willamette River near Portland's Steel Bridge on Sunday, prompting an investigation by local authorities. KOIN reported that the body was spotted floating near the Eastbank Esplanade around 11:00 a.m., after a 911 caller alerted officials. The exact circumstances surrounding the...
Arrest Made In 2024 Gresham Murder
GRESHAM, Ore. – Gresham police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 2024 shooting death of William “Tom” Vaughn, a 76-year-old veteran and longtime resident. Vaughn was found dead on June 17, 2024, during a welfare check at a residential community in the 21000 block of SE Stark Street.
