Portland’s Billion-Dollar Water Plant Spirals as Watchdog Vanishes
Portland’s Bull Run filtration project was supposed to come with its own independent fiscal watchdog. Instead, the oversight promise quietly disappeared while the price tag ballooned from hundreds of millions into the multibillion-dollar range. Permitting fights and schedule slips have piled hundreds of millions onto...
This Hawaiian spot officially closed its Beaverton cafe — but another is on the...
A small chain of Portland-area Hawaiian restaurants is closing its cafe in the suburbs. Once a bustling food cart in downtown Portland, 808 Grinds quadrupled its presence over the past decade and a half. Though the original cart is no longer operating, the brand has served authentic Hawaiian fare out of three...
Oregon’s 5 Best Coffee Shops In Portland That Only Locals Know About
To combat Portland's gloomy skies and dark winter mornings (the kind where the alarm goes off before the sun is out), coffee shops popped up throughout the city. A hot cup of coffee is not just a luxury here in winter, but a necessity. No coincidence, then, that Portland is considered the coffee capital of the U.S....
14-year-old NE Portland boy missing and at risk, police say
Police say they are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who left his home overnight Thursday in Northeast Portland. Carson Koehler has not been heard from since leaving his residence, and family and friends have been unable to reach him, prompting concern for his well-being, according to the Gresham Police...
Motorcyclist dead after crash in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash that closed all lanes of Southeast Powell Boulevard near 28th Avenue for several hours on Saturday. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that a crash between a car and motorcycle happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection. The motorcyclist was...
This Beloved Oregon Drive-In Is Preserving The Charm Of Classic Summer Movie Nights
When I share the story of a beloved Oregon drive-in that still rolls out retro reels each summer, I can’t help but smile. It effortlessly brings people together. The simple pleasure of pulling into a lot, rolling down the window, and letting a beloved film unfold on a towering screen feels both familiar and...
Kohr Explores: Portland Roadster Show revs into action at the Expo Center
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Roadster Show has rolled into town for three days of hot rods and classic cars. The event is back for its 70th year, bringing classic cars from across the Pacific Northwest to the Portland Expo Center. The show runs from Friday, March 20...
Medical Examiner seeks help identifying a man who was found on Sept. 8, 2025...
Multnomah County, Ore. (March 19, 2026) — The Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking assistance identifying an adult man whose partial remains were found on Sept. 8, 2025, at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, North Portland. The man is believed to be African American and 50 years or older. He...
Man hurt in East Portland shooting dies in hospital days later
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The man who was hospitalized after a shooting in East Portland earlier this month has died, Portland police announced Thursday. Around 1:40 a.m. on March 9, Portland police said they responded to the area of Northeast 148th Avenue and East Burnside Street, where they found a man with a gunshot...
Gresham Police Searching for missing suicidal 14-year-old
Gresham, Ore.— The Gresham Police Department is asking for assistance from the public locating an missing juvenile with suicidal ideations. Carson Koehler left his residence in NE Portland overnight. Family and friends have not been able to reach Carson and are concerned about his well-being. Gresham Police have been...

















