Neighbors see upswing in downtown Portland, but homelessness remains stubborn issue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Keaton Kirkpatrick can't help but appreciate a day like this. Afterall, this is his spot -- whenever the weather is nice -- where he plays his guitar, directly across from Powell's. It's a bustling area, especially on this warm, sunny day. He sees all kinds...
‘Don’t Shop Roth’s’ campaign launches as Canadian-owned grocer bargains with Oregon union
Pattison Food Group, a grocery and drug giant based in British Columbia, acquired Roth's Fresh Markets in 2021.
Portland-area farm known for apple picking permanently closes
Oregon Heritage Farms is hosting a barn sale on Friday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Portland Maintains Sanctuary City Stance Amid Scrutiny from Attorney General Bondi
Portland has once again taken its stand as a sanctuary city, replying to concerns from Attorney General Pam Bondi. The City Attorney Robert Taylor, in a letter, addressed Bondi's claims about sanctuary policies harming federal immigration enforcement efforts. Asserting compliance with federal and state laws, Taylor...
Shooting in Gresham linked to Portland shooting, no arrests made
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — A shooting involving two cars in Gresham appears to be connected to a subsequent shooting in Portland, according to Gresham Police. The initial altercation reportedly began near Northeast Glisan and Northeast 167 Avenue just before 6:00 p.m. and continued to Pat Pfeifer Park, where multiple...
Bicyclist suffers medical seizure on Springwater Corridor, strangers help return lost items : ‘I...
PORTLAND, Oregon — On the Springwater Corridor, you never know who you’ll cross paths with. Chris Rydman would love to know whom he encountered there the morning of Aug. 8, but he wasn’t conscious at the time. “I just want to say thank you,” Rydman said. “They...
Ry Bred Toasted the Competition After Just Two Years in Drag
Ry Bred burst through the front double doors of Bar Cala’s drag brunch one recent Sunday morning for her dance number, a vision in a fuchsia beaded jumpsuit. As Ry Bred danced and lip-synced to the 1979 disco hit “Knock on Wood,” she made the most of Bar Cala’s baby pink support beams as a dance accessory. She took a...
UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area
Hours after seeking the public's help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford, has been located safe in the Portland area. The post UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area appeared first on KTVZ .
Man killed ex-girlfriend in front of family during argument about relatives staying over for...
A 32-year-old man in Oregon will spend decades behind bars for killing his ex-girlfriend, fatally shooting the 40-year-old victim as her family — including her two children — watched in horror. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Jenna Plank on Tuesday ordered Richard D. Simms Jr. to serve a...
Companies try to combat copper wire theft as incidents spike in Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. — James Cory, procurement director at Calbag Metals, knows exactly what to look for when people drop off metal scraps for cash. "So, it's a real thing for us; we do see suspicions daily," said Cory. "A lot of times, it'll be car parts or something you can tell was made directly from a manufacturer ......