Heavy police presence in Beaverton as authorities respond to incident on Southwest 196th
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — Beaverton Police and the Washington County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of an incident near Southwest Rosa Road and 196th Avenue in Beaverton. Photos show one of the sheriff’s tactical vehicles parked outside a home along with several police vehicles from Beaverton. KATU...
Oregon Weather Alert: Increased Rain and Mountain Snow Chances Jan 30–Feb 5 in Portland
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A more active and wetter-than-normal weather pattern is expected to take hold across Oregon from Friday through early the following week, bringing increased chances for rain in the...
This Oregon Restaurant Quietly Steals the Show From Famous Spots
Portland is packed with famous restaurants that grab all the headlines, but tucked away in the heart of downtown sits a pasta powerhouse that locals can’t stop raving about. Grassa, the brainchild of Rick Gencarelli (yes, the Lardo legend), has been quietly winning over diners with its handmade noodles, creative...
Gov. Tina Kotek brings business leaders to the table to jump-start Oregon’s economy
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy alongside some of the state’s top business and industry leaders as the state continues to battle unemployment and slow economic growth. The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors such...
TriMet Teen Pepper Spray Chase Sparks Portland Manhunt
A former TriMet road supervisor is now the subject of an arrest warrant after prosecutors say he chased down a car full of teenagers and hit one of them with a chemical spray at the Gresham Central Transit Center last summer. The warrant names 55-year-old Steven Christopher Hollinghurst and accuses him of multiple...
Portland Officers Who Clashed With Anti-ICE Protesters Identified
A Portland Police officer who was filmed punching a protester earlier this month during an anti-ICE protest was also named in a lawsuit years earlier by a different protester who was injured by police. Records obtained by the Mercury indicate Tyler Brunelle was the officer recorded using force on a...
Tasting Table names best donut shop in Oregon with ‘fancy flavors’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Food outlet, Tasting Table, recently released a list of the best donut shops in every state, naming one Portland spot with “fancy flavors” and “striking” dough. “Typically covered in a glaze, frosting, or a powder — because more sugar, please —...
Portland woman arrested on murder charge in fatal December hit-and-run
Portland police booked a 32-year-old Portland woman Thursday on charges connected to a fatal December hit-and-run in the Sumner neighborhood. A grand jury earlier this month indicted Mary Grace Rust on charges of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured...
PPB searching for suspect accused of armed robbery at Northeast Portland tavern
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Police are searching for a suspect accused in an armed robbery at a Northeast Portland tavern. Portland Police say an unidentified person is believed to be linked to a robbery with a gun at a tavern in the 6000 block of NE Lombard St on January 12.
13 displaced after fire at Hillsboro apartment building
Crews battled a fire at a 4-unit apartment building in Hillsboro early Friday morning.
