Portland-area McDonald’s workers could be eligible for $3.5M class action settlement
The complaint does not reveal which restaurants were affected, but it noted the franchisees operated about 19 locations.
Vancouver teen arrested for shooting animals with darts in county park
VANCOUVER, Wash. — An 18-year-old Vancouver man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty after investigators say he shot squirrels with darts in a Clark County park. Trevor Ek appeared before a judge Friday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to three counts of animal cruelty....
Oregon’s Classic Drive-In Burger Spots Worth Chasing
Oregon has always been a treasure chest for food lovers who appreciate the simple joy of a perfectly grilled burger served with a side of nostalgia. Classic drive-ins across the state have been flipping patties and pouring milkshakes for generations, creating memories one order at a time. These iconic spots...
Motorcyclist dead, roads closed after collision in Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood
Authorities closed Southeast 122nd Avenue between Southeast Division Street and Southwest Powell Boulevard.
‘Scary situation:’ Family calls for safety changes after 4 injured in crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After a head-on crash sent a car onto the train tracks and four people to the hospital, a family is calling for safety changes to Columbia Blvd, while also thanking strangers who stepped in to help respond. The crash happened Monday on N Columbia Blvd. Merlia Norris said her son, mother, aunt,...
Portland food cart up for sale as owner undergoes visa process
"We would be especially happy knowing it continues to bring life, food, and joy — rather than sitting unused."
The Portland area’s only Puerto Rican restaurant has closed for good
For more than a decade, Boriken was the Portland area’s only full-time Puerto Rican restaurant, a brightly colored oasis of mondongo, mofongo and guava-stuffed pasteles on Southwest Canyon Road. Those days are now behind us, the Beaverton restaurant announced late last year, with rising food and labor costs to...
Readers respond: Build community amid chaos and cruelty
For the first time in 20-plus years of living in my house, I invited neighbors for a get together so we could know each other better, exchange numbers and be more familiar with who’s living nearby. I view this as a good civic opportunity no matter what. But now...
Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, Hannibal Burress among Portland weekend events
With four of five upcoming Portland shows sold out, Hannibal Buress is taking over the Helium Comedy Club.
Asking Eric: Elderly neighbor considers an act of kindness as a personal slight
Dear Eric: I am getting older. I have lived in my home more than half my life. I raised my children, educated myself, had a career and launched my kids while living here as a long-divorced person. In the last few years, my body has changed. I now use a...

















