Woman sentenced for selling fentanyl to Woodburn brothers who died in 2020
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Vancouver woman was sentenced to just over eight years in prison for selling fentanyl to two brothers in Woodburn who died from overdoses in 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Oregon announced on Thursday. According to court documents, on July 12, 2020, the two...
Longstanding Portland neighborhood bar abruptly closes its doors
EastBurn hosted trivia, Magic the Gathering game nights, open mic nights and comedy shows over the years.
Driver of truck entering Portland ICE facility strikes, drags protester
Portland officials said the protester, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital and declined to file a police report.
Interstate 5 Bridge toll plan called faulty
Critics told Oregon and Washington transportation commissioners Friday morning that imposing tolls only on the current and replacement Interstate 5 bridges would simply divert traffic to the I-205 Bridge. “You will have spent $15 billion chiefly widening the freeway and rebuilding seven interchanges to carry fewer vehi
How The Diner in Vancouver offers ‘comfort food that makes a difference’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Much of our food is getting more expensive these days and older adults in our area often face that, as well as isolation. A Vancouver restaurant called The Diner is helping seniors by serving what they call, “Comfort food that makes a difference.” “It’s gourmet food. It is definitely gourmet,” s
Why This LEGENDARY Smokehouse Sells Out Faster Than Most BBQ Spots – Portland, Oregon
Portland’s Matt’s BBQ is the kind of spot that makes you follow the smoke before you even see the sign. The oak-fired aroma drifts across N Mississippi Avenue and pulls in locals, office workers, and hungry travelers looking for serious comfort food. From a modest cart, they serve...
Plan to shift Old Town shelter to overnight-only sparks worry among neighbors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Concerns are growing in Portland's Old Town neighborhood as the city plans to scale back operations at the River District Navigation Center, transitioning the shelter from a 24-hour facility to overnight-only operations. The scaling back of hours comes as the city grapples with a $170...
These Under-the-Radar West Coast Steakhouses Are Worth the Detour
The best under-the-radar steakhouse on the west coast guide includes spots with great steak, local character, fair value, and loyal regulars.
Hospital worker fights for ‘my PTO’: PeaceHealth accused of denying worker’s paid time off
When Vancouver resident Leslie Daniels returned to work at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center after three weeks of medical leave last year, she was stunned to find that her employer had nearly wiped out her paid-time-off balance. “I thought I calculated it wrong,” Daniels said. “But then I worked it out,...
Teen Driver Arrested for DUI After Early-Morning Crash Destroys Fence, Home, Parked Cars, and...
Just after 2:20 in the morning, when most of Vancouver, Washington was asleep, a 19-year-old behind the wheel managed to leave a trail of destruction that reads less like a police report and more like ... Read more
