Portland OR

Editor's note: This is the second article in a series about private- and public-sector efforts to scale reusable packaging systems in the Portland, Oregon, area. "Bring your own" isn't just for carrying beverages into a party or restaurant. An Oregon law is helping the bring-your-own-containers concept catch on — notab

VANCOUVER, Wash. – A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in an incident early Sunday morning in Vancouver. Officers responded just after 12:30 a.m. to Creston Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found 25 to 30 teenagers gathered in the street. One person was performing...

City officials have taken an important step to push for changes from the railroad company responsible for Portland’s worst traffic nightmare. The city on June 12 filed a notice of intent to comment on a planned merger involving Union Pacific, the nation’s largest railroad in revenue and operator of three-mile-long frei

GLADSTONE, Ore. (KATU) — Two teenagers drowned in separate incidents in Oregon over the weekend, prompting renewed warnings from water rescue officials about the importance of wearing life jackets and making safe decisions around waterways. A teenager fell from a jet ski near Meldrum Bar Park in Gladstone on...

What started as a Sunday gas scare on Beavercreek Road turned into a major headache for drivers and neighbors, but ended with a collective sigh of relief. Clackamas County emergency crews have given the all clear after a suspected natural gas leak in Oregon City, and the shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents h

America’s downtown districts have long served as the economic and cultural heart of their cities. From bustling office towers and entertainment venues to restaurants, museums, and public spaces, downtown areas traditionally attract workers, residents, and tourists alike. However, the years following the pandemic have r

Alma has reopened following a renovation that refreshed its dining space. The restaurant is also celebrating its first year in the neighborhood. Alma, the Balkan-inspired concept from Chef Vedran Jordan, has introduced an All-You-Can-Enjoy dining experience. Alma Marks First Anniversary with Refreshed Experience. Alma

Gladstone, Ore. – Two teens died in separate water incidents Saturday evening. In Gladstone, a jet ski rider fell into the water at Meldrum Bar Park, just before 5 p.m. The Clackamas County Water Rescue Consortium was activated, sending numerous agencies to the scene, after the teen did not resurface. They were not wea

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Facing what they call a failure in Oregon’s mental health system, the district attorneys from the state’s three largest counties issued a warning Monday about a growing mental health and public safety crisis. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is joining Clackamas County...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Monday will bring the hottest temperatures of this heat wave, as most of Western Oregon and Washington soar into the mid- to upper 90s. On Sunday, Eugene and Astoria broke 112-year-old daily high-temperature records. Portland set a record with a high of 94 degrees, surpassing the previous record