‘Don’t look at them’: Employees warned after recent crow attacks at Portland area hospital
Legacy Emmanuel security is warning employees after recent crow attacks near the staff parking area.
Celebrations planned across Oregon for Pride Month
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon is celebrating Pride Month with a number of events scheduled throughout the state that will continue into the fall. Pride Beaverton and Central Station Taps kick-off the festivities with a free, family-friendly First Friday Craft Night on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.
PacificSource lays off 97 Oregon workers
This story was updated to add new information. PacificSource is laying off more people after the company decided to exit individual health insurance markets across all states and stop selling individual, family and employer plans in Montana. Ninety-seven Oregon employees will be permanently laid off, effective July 31,
Good Morning, News: Shooting Rampage in Sandy, Portland Fire Stops Superstar Clark, and Trump’s...
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!. GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!👋 Welcome to the jubilant month of June, which kicks off in a very summer-y...
Suspect arrested after stealing oil tanker, ramming cars: ‘Just a Monday in Portland’
PORTLAND, Ore. — A suspect is in custody after stealing a small oil tanker and ramming multiple Portland police cars and other vehicles while fleeing Monday morning, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The tanker had been left running near Southeast 9th Avenue and Ankeny Street when it was...
From Doughnuts to Pizza: A Portland Food Adventure Worth the Trip
Portland has built a reputation as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable food destinations, and during a recent visit, I found myself experiencing two of the city’s most talked-about culinary stops in a single day. What started as breakfast ended with lunch, and somewhere between a famous doughnut shop and a
‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan
A ginormous cost increase to construct a new bridge linking Washington and Oregon is forcing state leaders and program managers to rightsize public expectations for the megaproject. And, some say, downsize the vision for a marquee component — light rail. City officials in Vancouver, Washington, are incensed that plans.
Man Named Loony Toon Sentenced Over Wild Shooting
Clackamas County District Attorney's Office A man named Loony Toon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for opening fire on police officers. The 43-year-old Oregon man, called Loony John Franklin Kolb Toon, was sentenced after pleading guilty to firing at police during a traffic stop in Milwaukie on June 20 last ye
Minari Market brings Asian convenience store experience to Vancouver
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The convenience store experience in countries like South Korea and Japan have captivated millions on social media, and now that same experience can be found in Downtown Vancouver. Minari Market recently opened in late May to long lines waiting to try their self-serve instant ramen bar, Asian-ins
Interstate 5 Bridge funding plan leaves light rail future uncertain
A ginormous cost increase to construct a new bridge linking Washington and Oregon is forcing state leaders and program managers to rightsize public expectations for the megaproject. And, some say, downsize the vision for a marquee component — light rail. City officials in Vancouver, Washington, are incensed that plans.

















