Needle giveaway program in Portland school zone relocates
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - For months, FOX 12 Investigates has followed the concerns of neighbors facing a problem they say defies common sense: The distribution of needles and pipes in a northwest Portland school zone. The organizations behind the outreach say their goal is to reduce harm. But neighbors don’t...
Bill to grant striking Oregon workers unemployment checks moves forward
Striking public employees in Oregon would become the first in the nation to be eligible for weekly unemployment checks under a bill heading to the Senate floor for a vote. Senate Bill 916 would open up unemployment benefits to all striking workers, whether public or private sector. Those payments are currently...
Spring-Like Saturday in Oregon Before Showers and Lower Snow Levels Midweek: Clocks Spring Forward...
Oregon – Oregon residents can expect a spring-like Saturday with sunshine and mild temperatures before rain and possible snow move in next week. Saturday’s highs will reach the mid-60s in many areas, with light winds making for a pleasant day outdoors. However, conditions will shift by late Sunday as a new weather...
Is this really Oregon’s best sports bar? We tried it to find out
It’s apparently that time of year again. The time of year when BetUS puts out a ranking of bars and seems to arbitrarily name a bar that is not The Sports Bra the best sports bar in Portland or Oregon or whatever. Last year, it was McGillacuddy’s Sports Bar...
Salem man reported missing in January found dead in Redmond
BEND, Ore. — A Salem man reported missing in Redmond in January was found dead Wednesday, Redmond Police said. The body of Malecai Sloan-Ramsey was found in the area of Buckhorn Road and Highway 126, Lt. April Huey said in a press release Thursday. That’s near the area where he was last seen alive on Jan. 17,...
The Charming Little City On Oregon’s Coast To Hike Mountains And Enjoy Uncrowded Beaches
Tucked along Oregon's southern coastline, Gold Beach is the kind of place travelers swoon at in magazines. Here, you'll find rugged mountains touching the Pacific and outdoor adventures for everyone. Unlike more tourist-heavy spots, this charming coastal city remains delightfully uncrowded, making it perfect for...
Police: Man broke into Beaverton home, stole items belonging to homeowner who recently died
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was caught on camera breaking into a home and taking items belonging to the homeowner who recently died, according to the Beaverton Police Department. The break-in took place sometime between 11:30 p.m. on March 2 and 4 a.m. on March 3 in the Steele...
Man suffers multiple stab wounds in SE Portland attack, suspect at large
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police are investigating a stabbing in Southeast Portland that sent one man to the hospital with serious injuries, Thursday morning. Officers were called out just after 11 a.m. on reports of a stabbing in the 3600 block of SE Milwaukie Ave. When officers arrived, they found one man...
Portland-area Tesla drivers react to vandalism reports
Tesla drivers have been keeping an eye on a string of reports of anti-Tesla vandalism across the country.
OMSI is hosting a midnight lunar eclipse watch party in Portland
The midnight blood moon eclipse is coming, and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is ready. OMSI will host a late-night watch party in Portland for the March 13 total lunar eclipse, giving people a good view of the astronomical event while explaining what in the world is happening up there.
