What is an ‘atmospheric river’ and what does it mean for the Pacific Northwest?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Atmospheric Rivers: the good and the bad of these rivers in the sky. An “atmospheric river” is a long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transports water vapor from the tropics. In other words: a river in the sky!. Weaker atmospheric rivers can...
PHOTOS: 3 escape from Vancouver house fire before crews quickly extinguish blaze
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crews are still investigating the cause of a Vancouver house fire after firefighters quickly extinguished the flames that destroyed the home’s roof on Sunday afternoon. Just after 4 p.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a house on fire at 3000 NE 45th Street in Vancouver....
NE Glisan Parking Lot Gunfire Ends With Brothers In Cuffs, Guns Pulled From Safe
What began as a burst of gunfire in a Northeast Portland parking lot ended with two brothers in handcuffs and a pair of guns pulled from a safe, according to police. Officers say a non-injury shooting last Sunday in the 15700 block of Northeast Glisan Street left roughly 32 shell casings scattered across the scene...
Brothers who allegedly fired dozens of rounds into air, ground in Northeast Portland are...
Portland police say they have arrested two brothers who allegedly fired dozens of rounds into the air and ground at a Northeast Portland parking lot last weekend. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 15700 block of Northeast Glisan Street the morning of Sunday, Feb. 15. When the arrived, officers found...
Oregon admits drug decriminalization failed as overdoses hit record highs
Oregon’s drug decriminalization dream has crashed. On February 10, 2026, state officials pulled the plug on the landmark law, marking a swift oregon drug rollback amid chaos. A state of emergency gripped Portland, triggered by record-high fentanyl overdoses and open public drug use everywhere. The move ends what...
7 Unassuming Pizzerias In Oregon You’ll Wish You Found Sooner
Searching for hidden pizza gems in Oregon that will blow your taste buds away?. These 7 unassuming pizzerias offer incredible flavors and unique experiences that locals have been keeping secret!. 1. Track Town Pizza (Eugene) Track Town Pizza has been a favorite spot for Duck fans and hungry students for...
Scantily-clad cyclists will ride through Portland in two separate events this summer
Organizers of Portland World Naked Bike Ride and World Naked Bike Ride Portland will reveal the time and location at a later date.
NE Portland tattoo shop loses $1,000s in equipment and art to overnight break-in
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Bloodhound Tattoo in northeast Portland was open for business on Saturday, even as the women-owned tattoo shop is still recovering from a break-in on Tuesday night. “There was a hole where the lock should have been. I was immediately like, ‘Oh, God,’” said shop owner Dana...
This Tiny Oregon Coffee Shop Is Making Everyone Rethink Morning Drinks This Spring
A random Saturday on Division Street completely wrecked my usual routine, and I did not see it coming. Walked into Bula Kava House out of curiosity and walked out questioning why I ever depended on caffeine jitters to get through the day. This low-key spot has been quietly doing its...
4 people without home after fire in SE Portland
Four adults are without a home after a fire in southeast Portland on Saturday morning, according to firefighters.
