Multnomah County Moves Forward with Bridge Replacement Project
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County is asking residents to weigh in on the future of the Stark Street Bridge as planning continues for a full replacement of the aging span over the Sandy River. The county has launched a community survey asking people how they use the bridge and...
Portland couple sues neighbor over toilet fumes from tiny home
A Portland couple filed a lawsuit claiming odors from a neighbor’s tiny home chemical toilet made them sick and disrupted daily life. Plaintiffs John and Trudy Benjamin vs. neighbor Karen Ward (Multnomah County Circuit Court). Northeast Portland, near NE San Rafael Street. Tiny home was occupied without being properly.
Vancouver Driver Arrested After Striking Two Teens on a Bike at Taco Bell, Seriously...
A dispute in a Taco Bell parking lot in Vancouver, Washington, escalated into a driver striking two teenagers riding an e-bike, seriously injuring one of them and leading to three arrests: the driver, the uninjured ... Read more
Major Business Group Sounding Alarm Over City Hall Budget Changes
The Portland Metro Chamber says it opposes some City Hall budget amendments announced last Friday to eliminate funding for downtown events and marketing programs used to boost foot traffic post-pandemic. Specifically, the Portland Metro Chamber is pushing back against amendments to cut funding for downtown event progra
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here’s what to...
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making two stops in the Portland metro area as part of its 10th anniversary tour across the U.S. The recognizable all-pink truck will be selling limited-edition merchandise and sweet treats, including special 10th anniversary items, cookies, macarons and madeleines. The...
Allison Inn and Spa hosts sensational summer dinners in Willamette Valley
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – This Takeout Tuesday, take yourself out to Oregon Wine Country for a sensational taste of summer. The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg is hosting a series of special dinners promising peak flavor in the stunning Willamette Valley. Chef Peter Jowise along with the inn’s...
Black bear spotted roaming Newberg neighborhood; wildlife officials say it poses no immediate threat
NEWBERG, Ore. — A young black bear has been spotted roaming a Newberg neighborhood, prompting a response from state wildlife officials and drawing widespread attention on social media, according to statements provided to KGW on Tuesday. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed it had received reports about.
Teen who shot 13-year-old girl at Wood Village bus stop turns himself in
WOOD VILLAGE, Ore. (KATU) — A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl at a bus stop in Wood Village turned himself into the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office this morning. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office provided an update regarding the shooting that took place on Friday, May 15....
Dig in to polling numbers from The Oregonian/OregonLive’s spring 2026 Oregon Insight poll
Over the past week, reporters from The Oregonian/OregonLive have published 13 stories about how voters in the Portland area are feeling about everything from Gov. Tina Kotek to finding a doctor to downtown Portland. From April 23 to April 30, Portland polling firm DHM Research surveyed registered voters in the...
Trust aims to secure funding for Willamette Falls project as excitement grows
Before the Willamette Falls served as the center of Oregon’s timber industry for more than a century, providing an economic boon for Oregon City and West Linn, it was central to the Indigenous people of the region for thousands of years and remains an important site for the harvesting of fish like salmon and lamprey.
