After lawsuit, Portland homeless service provider will shutter, may close over 400 beds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — After coming under fire over a lawsuit alleging financial mismanagement, Sunstone Way — a nonprofit that manages more than 400 shelter beds in Multnomah County and Portland — will shut its doors by the end of June. The announcement of the closure came...
One hospitalized with burn injuries after Southeast Portland house fire
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A person was hospitalized with burn injuries after a Southeast Portland house fire Friday morning, authorities said. Just before 9 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to reports of the house fire at the intersection of SE 52nd Avenue and Tibbetts Street. First arriving...
Portland native goes ‘deeper’ in reprised role as ex-cop in Prime Video’s ‘Cross’
Johnny Ray Gill is featured in the series alongside Aldis Hodge, Matthew Lillard, Isaiah Mustafa and more.
The disappearance of Laronda Marie Bronson: A case from 1982
Laronda Marie Bronson would be 61 now. She's been missing from Portland, Oregon, since November 19, 1982, and was last seen standing at a bus stop. Her photo above is age-progressed to 57 years.
‘Horrifying:’ Portland man who stabbed roommate 10 times after not paying rent sentenced
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man was sentenced to just under nine years in prison on Friday for attacking and stabbing his roommate last year. Larry Garcia, 43, was found guilty of first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. The stabbing took place on March 6, 2025. Officials say Garcia and his roommate...
This Small-Town Oregon Steakhouse Serves Huge Steaks With Stunning River Views
Picture the scene I fell into after a long drive through Oregon’s rolling hills: a modest town and a river that glitters like polished glass. Nearby, a steakhouse serves plates that arrive oversized and perfectly charred. The moment the first forkful hits the palate, you realize the experience is...
Vancouver police searching for man who removed ankle monitor, possibly fled to Portland
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Detectives are searching for a man convicted of domestic violence crimes and fled before his sentencing, according to the Vancouver Police Department. On Saturday, police put out a call, asking the public to help locate Brock J. Hamm. According to the agency, Hamm has a felony warrant for his arrest.
Powwow Spectating: What to Know Before You Go
Going to your first powwow is exciting, but it can also be nerve wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. In reality, there’s nothing to be afraid of. You’ll be able to watch some amazing dancers, listen to drums and meet new friends. I didn’t...
Woman charged in Elephants Delicatessen fire ‘extremely remorseful,’ called blaze an accident
The woman arrested in connection with the fire that destroyed the flagship Elephants Delicatessen in Northwest Portland early Tuesday morning told police she started the blaze accidentally while looking in the garbage for food, according to court documents. Catherine Stough, 56, faces charges of reckless burning and...
Gilliam County, OR: Portland Man Dies After I-84 Pursuit, Exit 129 Near Blalock Canyon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gilliam County, Oregon – A Portland man died after a high-speed Interstate 84 pursuit Friday evening ended near Blalock Canyon, prompting a death investigation. According to the Gilliam County Sheriff’s...

















