Skidmore Fountain TriMet stop closure impacts Portland Saturday market
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The closure of the Skidmore Fountain TriMet MAX stop may significant inconvenience for vendors and patrons of the Portland Saturday Market. Irie Mock, the Marketing Promotions Coordinator for the market, said, "A ton of our vendors and customers use the stop every single Saturday to get to the...
Inside East Portland’s new 99 Ranch Market
Asian grocer 99 Ranch Market opened its first store in Portland last week, and we went to check out what the popular chain had to offer. Why it matters: You can never have too many Asian market options. The big picture: 99 Ranch Market has 65 stores in 11 states,...
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...