Driver facing DUII after truck crash into Southeast Portland storage facility
A driver is facing a DUII charge after police said he crashed a pickup into a Southeast Portland storage facility early Saturday morning.
7 Oregon Food Trucks That Fall Short & 7 That Locals Line Up For...
Oregon’s food truck scene is a playground for flavor, but not every truck hits the mark. Some serve meals that disappoint with bland or underwhelming bites, while others draw locals back week after week with bold flavors, creative dishes, and fresh ingredients. From missed opportunities to culinary triumphs on...
After a pandemic and a fire, an 81-year-old Portland institution emerges from the ashes
Ringside Steakhouse, one of Portland’s oldest family run restaurants, is open again after a four-month closure due to a kitchen fire. The family-owned establishment has operated since the 1940s and offers a dining experience beloved by generations of Oregonians. Ringside has survived two fires 50 years apart, a...
Motorcyclist Killed on Northeast Marine Drive in Collision, Speed a Suspected Factor
The streets bear witness yet again to the consequences of vehicular haste, as Northeast Marine Drive became the stage for a fatal encounter between a motorcycle and a car that has left one man dead. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, involved a motorcyclist aboard a 2006 Honda VFR800 and a 16-year-old...
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Oregon Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
In the heart of Portland sits a thrifter’s nirvana where your dollars stretch like saltwater taffy and treasures lurk behind every overstuffed rack – SuperThrift is the secondhand mothership where Oregonians have been filling carts with bargains while barely denting their wallets. The first time you walk into...
Protester alleges he was battered and assaulted by DHS personnel outside ICE facility
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps is alleging that he was battered and assaulted by Department of Homeland Security personnel outside of the ICE building in South Portland. His lawyer says they intend to sue the federal government in regard to two alleged incidents.
Portland police look to prevent street takeover this weekend
The Portland Police Bureau said it is aware of recent social media posts calling for people to attend a street takeover in inner Southeast Portland this weekend, and police are on a mission to discourage the takeover. “Due to significant public safety concerns this activity raises,” the bureau wrote in...
Portland mayor envisions a reimagined Moda Center rather new one
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has reaffirmed the Moda Center and Rose Quarter's role as the city's entertainment core as the Trail Blazers transition to new ownership. In an exclusive interview, Wilson emphasized that the arena should be reimagined rather than replaced. "This address in our...
South Portland school forced to move over tension between protesters & ICE, says director
The Interim Executive Director of the Cottonwood School located next to the ICE facility in Southwest Portland says they're relocating due to deployments of gas against protesters that has been seeping into their playground. "Well, in terms of our impact, we have been impacted mostly by chemical weapons that are...
PHOTOS: Firefighters help person ‘trapped between two buildings’ in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters helped someone reportedly “trapped between two buildings” in Southeast Portland, authorities said. Crews were on the scene near Southeast 147th Avenue and Southeast Division Street around 10:30 p.m., Portland Fire and Rescue said. Minutes later, PF&R announced the person was...