Portland Fire knocks down house blaze after porch fire spreads into attic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire battled a blaze Thursday morning in the 1500 block of N. Rosa Parks Way. Crews were dispatched at about 8:38 a.m. on reports of a structure fire. “Engine 14 has arrived reporting smoke showing on the backside of the structure, and they are...
Waterfront Dog-Walk Dustup Sparks Gunfire Scare on Columbia Way
A late-morning walk along Vancouver's waterfront turned into a gunfire scare on July 7 when a dispute between a dog walker and a man reportedly urinating in public escalated near the 1400 block of SE Columbia Way. Vancouver police say the confrontation began as a verbal exchange, then intensified after one man left to
Body recovered from Willamette River in NW Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A body was recovered from the Willamette River on Thursday morning. At about 8:40 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a body in the river near Station 6 at 3660 Northwest Front Avenue. The body was reported to be in very shallow water not accessible by boat, so Portland police
Neighbor’s Dog on Your Property in Oregon: Laws, Rights, and What You Can Do
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Few neighborhood frustrations escalate faster than a dog that repeatedly wanders onto your property. Whether it is digging up your garden, frightening your children, or threatening your own pets, the situation raises real legal questions that
Spirits brand co-owned by Ryan Reynolds shutters distillery, visitor center in Oregon
Global liquor company Diageo opened Aviation American Gin's nearly 33,000-square-foot distillery and visitor center in 2022.
Oregon Humane spays and neuters over 300 pets at Portland, Salem event
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon Humane held a spay and neuter event on Wednesday as they work to control the pet population -- the second of three events they are hosting this year. Oregon Humane said their goal for Wednesday was to fix 235 pets in Portland and 75 at...
If PPS Found Extra Money, Superintendent Says She Wouldn’t Recommend Restoring Teaching Positions
Portland Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong told School Board members on Tuesday that if the district were to discover any extra money in its 2026–27 budget, she would not recommend that money go toward teaching positions. Her remarks came following a chaotic budget approval hearing on June 23,...
Beloved hawk Chocolate injured after hitting Portland school window
A beloved red-tailed hawk in Northeast Portland, Chocolate, is recovering from an injury likely caused by flying into a window, which is a common injury the Oregon Bird Alliance treats.
102-Year-Old Metzger Teacher Reunites with Former Students
“He was more of a father figure than anything,” said 79-year-old former Metzger School student Ray Burman, who helped plan a surprise reunion with his sixth-grade teacher at Beaverton Lodge Retirement. 102-year-old Lou Crucchiola taught sixth grade and was principal at Metzger Elementary School for 30 years. He now...
Oregon brand earns three gold accolades at world’s largest dairy competition
Around 250 experts judged more than 4,500 entries for the International Cheese & Dairy Awards.
