Creston-Kenilworth’s reborn ‘Foster Theater’ opens with accolades
It was first opened in 1915 as the Star Theater, and in 1928 was renamed the Ames Theater – one of several movie auditoriums built along S.E. Foster Road’s grand “theater row” – and it was long known as the Day Theater. But it’s unlikely that its early owners would have guessed that more than a century later, it...
Fast food chicken chain announces January return to Portland
If you possess an affinity for chicken sandwiches hyped up by a cohort of vehemently anti-beef cow mascots, you’re in luck. The countdown toward Chick-fil-A’s long-awaited return to Portland is nearing its end. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. The...
ICE arrest outside Clark County courthouse interrupts jury trial
Federal immigration officials took a man facing charges related to a domestic dispute into custody hours after his trial began in Clark County Superior Court this week, in a move some observers say may be unprecedented in Washington state. Video of the Jan. 12 arrest shows five masked ICE officers...
East Portland Man Ambushed by Unidentified Armed Men in Tactical Gear and Unmarked SUV
Earlier this week, three men in tactical gear ambushed a man in East Portland with weapons drawn, before promptly leaving after indicating they were looking for a different person. The incident took place Tuesday, January 13, just five days after two people were shot and injured by a Border Patrol...
The “Deadliest” 6 Miles in Oregon: Why Locals White-Knuckle It
But the mountains aren't the only threat. From the pedestrian hazards of Portland's "Orphan Highways" to the crumbling cliffs of the Coast Range, here are the red zones you need to watch out for in 2026. 1. The Winter Monster: I-5 Siskiyou Summit. This isn't just a hill; it's a...
Portland spot with ‘delectable’ dishes named Oregon’s best Italian restaurant
Food outlet, Chowhound, recently released a list of the best Italian restaurants in every state – naming one spot in Portland with “delectable” dishes.
Former Camas-Washougal Fire chief’s fiancee on stand in murder trial
The woman whose affections prosecutors say motivated a former Camas-Washougal Fire battalion chief to murder his wife took the stand Tuesday in Clark County Superior Court. Cynthia Ward said she and Kevin West are now engaged and living together. West, 51, is on trial for first-degree domestic violence murder and...
Tasting Table names Portland German restaurant among best in US
Tasting Table released a list of the best German restaurants across the United States, naming one Oregon spot that "transports you to Germany in a spiritual sort of way."
10 Down-Home Restaurants In Oregon With The Best Barbecue You’ll Ever Taste
Looking for mouthwatering barbecue joints in Oregon that will knock your socks off?. These 10 down-home spots offer smoky delights and flavor explosions that will have you dreaming about them for weeks after your visit!. 1. The Smoking Jay (Milwaukie) The Smoking Jay in Milwaukie might be the most unassuming...
‘Mom please pick me up’: Preteen drugged with smoothies by friend’s dad during sleepover...
Michael Meyden appears to have settled a lawsuit filed against him by one of the preteen victims he drugged at his daughter's sleepover in Oregon. The post 'Mom please pick me up': Preteen drugged with smoothies by friend's dad during sleepover settles lawsuit against 'rotten old man' first appeared on Law & Crime .

















