Urban Alchemy’s history of lawsuits
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Since 2020, at least nine lawsuits have been filed against Portland’s largest homeless services provider, most in Northern California, where the nonprofit is headquartered. Most of the lawsuits were filed before the City of Portland signed a $50 million contract with the nonprofit, which...
Contractor dies at Portland area dam after ‘workplace accident’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A person died in a “workplace accident” at a dam in Clackamas County on Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at the River Mill Dam, located at 30800 SE Kilowatt Lane, just before 4:30 p.m. “The accident involved an individu
On Astoria Being First: A competing claim from Fanny’s Bottom?
From an editorial in the Astorian-Budget of March 4, 1958 ••• The claims of Vancouver, Wash., to title of the Northwest’s oldest white settlement seem to be based on the contention that Astoria was “abandoned” during the period 1825-1830. There is abundance of evidence that Astoria was continually manned by a substanti
Hours-long negotiation results in arrest of Vancouver assault suspect
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A shelter-in-place resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of attacking a Vancouver woman. Dominique Lane was detained in Clark County Jail in connection to a second-degree domestic violence assault charge on Thursday, the Vancouver Police Department has revealed. Authorities said officers res
Deputies arrest Arizona man after stolen car, guns found near Aloha storage units
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Deputies arrested an Arizona man after a suspicious car near storage units in Aloha led to a drone-assisted search and a K9 track on Tuesday morning. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said at about 8 a.m., on May 12, a caller reported seeing a man...
10 Famous Singers from Oregon
From misty coastal towns to the rugged forests of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon has produced a remarkable lineup of singers whose voices have echoed far beyond state lines. Whether through chart-topping pop anthems, soulful folk ballads, indie rock breakthroughs, or timeless country classics, these artists have helped
Cuts ahead as Portland Public Works hikes utility, trash and parking rates
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public Works told Portland City Council it is forced to make cuts for next fiscal year, while residents will be expected to pay more. The proposed Public Works budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $4.76 billion with 3,006 proposed staff across Parks & Recreation, Transportation, Wate
‘Should know better’: Washington sues Providence over alleged discrimination against pregnant staff
The Attorney General's Office claimed Providence has retaliated against employees seeking pregnancy accommodations.
Police lift shelter-in-place warning after brief standoff at Vancouver Waterfront apartment building
PORTLAND, Ore. — Clark County lifted an emergency alert Thursday afternoon about an "armed and dangerous" suspect on the Vancouver Waterfront. Around 2:20 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post that the suspect was safely taken into custody and that the shelter-in-place order would be lifted.
Two arrested in connection with shots fired at Portland Easter egg hunt
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Two people have been arrested in connection with shots fired during an Easter egg hunt last month, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The shooting happened on Sunday, April 5, at about 6:10 p.m., at Parklane Park on Southeast Main Street. Police said numerous families and kids were attendi
