Big Pink owner buys another Portland building on the cheap
If now is the time to buy Portland offices for a song, Jeff Swickard is singing. The Nevada auto magnate — who last year bought Portland’s iconic U.S. Bancorp Tower, also known as Big Pink — has now purchased the 267,000-square-foot Five Oak building from an out-of-town investor for just $10.5 million, public records...
DIY butane refill sparks explosion at Portland apartment complex
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire & Rescue is investigating an explosion that occurred Sunday. Just before 8:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of an explosion and possible fire at an apartment complex in the Overlook neighborhood of north Portland. A caller reported multiple windows had been blown out.
How long does it take to sell a house in Portland, Oregon in 2026?
How long does it take to sell a house in Portland, Oregon in 2026?. Selling a house has become a difficult task in many cities across the U.S. Years of strained affordability have pushed homebuyers to the sidelines, causing inventory to build up and prompting some sellers to take their homes off the market until...
Broken Bones No Tickets Portland Cyclists Cry Foul
A Portland cyclist who says she was slammed by a red light runner in June 2024 is now asking how a crash that shattered her ankle still ended with no ticket for the driver. Lisa Timmerman suffered several broken ribs and a shattered ankle that required multiple surgeries and months of recovery. Yet the driver who hit...
The Pork Tenderloin At This Homey Restaurant In Oregon Is So Good, You’ll Drive...
There’s a yellow building in Gresham that’s been calling your name, even if you didn’t know it yet. Buster’s Texas Style Barbecue isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage site for meat lovers who understand that good barbecue isn’t just food; it’s a religious experience that requires smoke, patience, and a...
Portland will pay onetime grants of $1,000 to homeowners who rent out rooms
The city of Portland will pay homeowners $1,000 – or more – if they rent out rooms as part of a new homeshare program championed by Mayor Keith Wilson as part of his campaign to address the city’s dual housing and homelessness crises. The idea is an...
Docs: Suspect charged in Gresham teen’s death shot up Portland apartment the year before
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — A man charged in a highly publicized case involving the death of a Gresham teenager is facing two more criminal cases, according to court documents obtained by KATU. Anthony Craig Hunter, 21, was arraigned Tuesday on 10 separate charges, including attempted murder, stemming from a...
Man arrested for murder after woman’s body found in forested area of Clark County
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A man has been arrested for murder after a woman was found dead in a forested area earlier this month, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. On Feb. 14, deputies and detectives responded to a report of a woman’s body found on state...
Docs: Man arrested in east Portland after banging drums and threatening people with knife
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A man is behind bars after police say he caused a disturbance and threatened employees at an east Portland business. According to court documents, police responded Monday to Kava Saia Tea on East Burnside Street after reports of a disturbance. An employee of the tea...
AMBER Alert issued for 2 girls believed to be in Moses Lake area
MOSES LAKE — An AMBER Alert was issued Tuesday night for two missing and endangered girls who authorities say may be in Moses Lake or elsewhere in Washington state. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office announced Feb. 24 that eight-year-old Haizlee Wright and seven-year-old Brinzlee Wright are believed to be with...
