Concerns about South Portland ICE facility heighten amid allegations of gas and violence
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Protesters and the folks that work at ICE are not exactly chummy. Protester and veteran Daryn Herzberg told us about an altercation he had with ICE employees that he says took place about a week ago. “Normally, what I like to do is I shout...
How Portland police track down prolific taggers
Portland is waging a war against graffiti — to clean up the streets and the city's battered reputation — by doubling down on community and law enforcement efforts targeting the most prolific taggers. Why it matters: Graffiti cleanup costs both the city and affected small businesses thousands of...
Hood to Coast to bring traffic impacts to Portland this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of runners and walkers will take over the Portland metro area and beyond this weekend for the 43rd Hood to Coast relay, dubbed the “Mother of All Relays.”. The 200-mile race begins at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood and ends at Seaside Beach, with...
Gresham Police offers $15K reward to find shooting suspects after 13-year-old killed in his...
FOX 12 spoke to Portlanders on Thursday who are preparing for what the high temperatures could bring and how to stay safe. Wildfire south of Lake Billy Chinook prompts evacuations in Jefferson County. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Evacuation orders have been issued for the area south of Lake Billy...
Emergency crews pull back from extinguishing homeless camp fire on state lands
TROUTDALE, Ore. (KATU) — Jurisdictional dynamics at play in the Sandy River Delta state forest contributed to a municipal fire department's decision on Wednesday night to pull back from extinguishing flames that burned a homeless camp, leaving residents of the camp to squashed the flames alone. "We have one...
Several fires flare on Springwater Corridor, bonfire reported at scene
Crews battled several small fires along the Springwater Corridor Thursday night, including one that officials described as a "bonfire."
How Oregon is making sure no one loses electricity during the 100-degree heat wave
Oregonians who are at risk of losing electricity during a heat wave shouldn’t fear disconnection this week and next, due to new state protections barring electric utility companies from disconnecting non-paying customers when the temperatures skyrocket. From Friday to Tuesday, Portland, other parts of the Willamette...
In-N-Out Burger Announced Second Washington State Location
The thrill of California's favorite burger has finally reached Washington, and the lines are telling a story of their own.
“You’re Not Talking Shit Anymore, Are You?”: Veteran Alleges Federal Agents Targeted Him for...
A Marine veteran intends to sue the federal government after twice being tackled to the ground last week by federal agents while protesting outside the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, he alleged today in a legal filing. Portland resident Daryn Herzberg, 34, filed a tort claim...
Redevelopment on NW Portland waterfront could include apartments, retail
A new public notice hints that developers are sketching out plans for three mid-rise, mixed-use buildings along the Willamette River, at the bereft site of a former grain mill that Portland city officials tried for decades to preserve as a local landmark. If you purchase a product or register for...