Amtrak reaches final testing phase for modernized trains coming to Pacific Northwest route
The Airo fleet will "produce 90% less particulate emissions in diesel operations," according to the railroad service.
Minari Market to open in Vancouver on Memorial Day
Minari Market, a Korean-inspired retail space, is opening in downtown Vancouver on May 25, offering customers a self-serve instant ramen experience, as well as a variety of Asian snacks, beverages, and house-made onigiri.
Hidden in plain sight: Oregon’s illicit massage business boom
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - They’re easy to miss. A neon “open” sign. A generic spa name. Windows covered with posters. A phone number on the door. From the street, these storefronts can look like ordinary massage businesses. But advocates and prosecutors in Oregon say some of them are illicit massage businesses — often cal
Portlandia at Netflix Is a Joke: New Podcast and Behind-the-Scenes Stories
A Visit From Portlandia was right at home at Netflix Is a Joke. For starters, the half-hour IFC comedy continues to garner new fans on the streaming service. The series debuted over 15 years ago, but Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein’s series still plays fresh to new viewers. Time is already kind to Portlandia, which
The Portland Rose Festival kicks off Friday. Here’s your guide on what to know
PORTLAND, Ore. — One of Portland's most iconic summer events will kick off this Friday. The Portland Rose Festival brings weeks of fun, including parades, fireworks, a waterfront fair, races and other entertainment and celebrations. Having been held for more than a century, the festival has deep roots. Portland...
Judge orders accused teen shooter, 14, held in detention as victim recovers
WOOD VILLAGE, Ore. (KATU) — A judge has ordered a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl in Wood Village to remain in detention. On Wednesday, families of both the suspect and victim were present at the juvenile detention center in Northeast Portland. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Teen who...
Controversial Proposal to Reroute $10 Million From New Police Accountability Body Fails
The Portland City Council voted down a controversial budget amendment Tuesday that would have taken $10 million from the new Office of Community Police Accountability to partly restore cuts to the fire and police bureaus in Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget. The amendment, championed by Councilor Olivia Clark, died.
Portland Public Schools teachers to vote on proposed cost-of-living pay raise
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland teachers say rising costs are making it harder to stay afloat, as educators prepare to vote on a proposed cost-of-living increase from Portland Public Schools. Technically, the cost-of-living increase would be 1% for the rest of this calendar year and would be 2% at...
Oregon warns of ‘highly aggressive’ invasive hornets after Vancouver sighting
After a live yellow-legged hornet was found in Vancouver, Washington, officials in Oregon are asking the public to report suspected sightings of the "aggressive" invasive species.
This Portland tree holds 10 years of wishes from strangers, and reading them reveals...
Traditionally, wishes are made over wells, typically accompanying a coin tossed in. The concept of the “wishing well” dates back at least to the Bronze Age. But coins are a bit harder to let go of these days. Plus, anyone who ever saw a certain episode of Lassie knows how dangerous wells can be.
