Portland Police’s 61st Stolen Vehicle Operation Nets Seven Cars, Three Firearms, and Nine Arrests
Portland police, along with several other local law enforcement agencies, staged their 61st stolen vehicle operation last Sunday, resulting in a trove of recoveries and arrests. Information released by the City of Portland's official website stated that the collaborative effort between the Portland Police Bureau,...
Two County Commissioners Call for Preschool for All Director to Resign
Multnomah County Commissioners Shannon Singleton and Julia Brim-Edwards are calling for an external investigation of Leslee Barnes, the director of preschool and early learning at the county, after a WW report on state funding that a preschool she owns received. The two commissioners are also asking her to resign...
The Gigantic Secondhand Shop In Oregon Where You’ll Find Rare Treasures At Rock-Bottom Prices
Ever had that moment when you find something so perfect, so unexpectedly wonderful, that you have to resist the urge to look around suspiciously, wondering if you’re getting away with something?. That’s the daily experience at The Arc Thrift Store in Portland, where treasure hunting isn’t just a possibility—it’s...
Portland Central Library enhances security after nearby deadly shooting
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The area near the Central Library in Downtown Portland was rattled when a deadly shooting happened earlier in July. It prompted a brief closure and changes to security protocols. Now, library officials said they’re doing even more to keep people safe. “Downtown Portland needs a...
Viral TikTok star gives Portland restaurant 10-star review
Keith Lee visited Indonesian restaurant Gado Gado, soul food cart Kee's Loaded Kitchen and Cheese & Crack Snack Shop.
Expert warns of AI’s limits after facial recognition leads to Portland man arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Robert "Jacob" Hoopes, a Portland resident and Reed College alumnus, was arrested by FBI agents after being linked to a photo published in an article. Court documents stated he was identified using facial recognition software, which scanned a picture of a suspect found in an...
The Gigantic Consignment Store In Oregon Packed With Rare Finds And Ridiculously Good Deals
You know that feeling when someone mentions a “warehouse store” and your brain immediately conjures images of fluorescent-lit bulk toilet paper and industrial-sized mayo jars?. Well, forget everything you think you know about warehouse shopping because City Liquidators in Portland is about to blow your mind in the...
This Old-School Diner In Oregon Has Biscuits And Gravy That Are Absolutely To Die...
Nestled in the heart of Beaverton sits a chrome-clad time capsule where comfort food reigns supreme and the biscuits and gravy might just change your life. The Blue Moon Diner stands as a delicious rebellion against pretentious food trends and overpriced minimalist plates. You know that feeling when you take...
Oregon schools prepare to enforce cell phone ban by January 1st deadline
PORTLAND, Ore. — In three months, Oregon school districts must submit plans to ban student cell phone use during the school day, following an executive order by Governor Tina Kotek. The order mandates that all districts implement these plans by January 1, aiming to reduce distractions and improve mental health.
U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters could be closed
U.S. Forest Service offices in Portland charged with wildfire prevention, scientific research, forestland management and conservation across the Northwest would be shuttered and moved out of state
