Heat Wave Peaks Monday Across Oregon and Washington as Temperatures Push the Mid-90s and...
PORTLAND, OR — The Pacific Northwest heat wave is expected to reach its peak Monday, with much of western Oregon and Washington climbing into the mid- to upper 90s. Forecasters say several locations could again challenge daily records as temperatures run far above normal. Storm Tracker 2 meteorologist Bobby...
Texas Monthly dubs Portland a ‘bona fide barbecue destination’ in updated review
The barbecue editor mentioned a variety of smoked meat joints in the metro, including Botto’s BBQ, Har-BQ and Briel’s Barbecue.
St. Johns Structure Blaze Puts Portland Fire Crews On The Move
Fire crews rushed to a reported structure fire in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood on Friday, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. The bureau’s first public alert did not list a cross street, did not mention any injuries, and did not estimate how large the fire might be. Portland...
Freight Chaos On The Willamette As Train Jumps Tracks By Steel Bridge
A freight train jumped the rails Friday on tracks near the Steel Bridge in Northeast Portland, leaving several cars tipped off the line and choking rail traffic into the central city. Derailed cars could be seen along the bridge’s east approach as heavy equipment moved in to start clearing the route.
Climber dies after fall near Mount Washington’s summit
A climber died Thursday after a fatal fall on Mount Washington, officials said.
A New Vintage Shop Is Coming to Milwaukie
Best of Luck Outpost, a new secondhand and vintage shop from co-owner Tiffany Diaz, is set to open at 10909 SE Main Street in downtown Milwaukie, inside the historic Perry’s Pharmacy Building currently being transformed into a cluster of independent small businesses. Diaz confirmed to What Now Portland that no opening
TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers face delays with freeway, bridge closures through the weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland metro area will see some closures - including on two major freeways - through the weekend, and transportation officials say drivers should prepare for some delays. I-205 NB AT ABERNETHY BRIDGE:. Crews will close I-205 northbound at the Abernethy Bridge from 11 p.m. Friday...
Portland Man Begs Cops To Shoot Him In AR-Style Standoff, Then Gives Up
A tense North Portland standoff ended without a single shot Wednesday after a man carrying what looked like an AR-15 told officers he wanted them to kill him, then ultimately surrendered to police negotiators. According to a Portland Police Bureau press release, officers were first alerted at 9:42 a.m. that...
Patient’s cell phone catches fire at Tualatin hospital
Firefighters responded to Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Thursday morning after a patient's cell phone caught fire inside the hospital.
Pink Rabbit to close after nearly five years, citing brutal climate for small bars
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Another Portland area bar has announced its closure. Pink Rabbit shared via Facebook on Thursday that after nearly five years, owners have made the decision to close citing a "brutal" environment for small bars and restaurants. "Like many downtown businesses, we’ve watched the neighborhood shift
