Tom Belesiu, founder of beloved SE Portland restaurant, dies at 92
Decades after Tom Belesiu sold the place to his daughter and son-in-law, Tom’s Restaurant regulars could still find him every day at the business he founded in 1975. He greeted customers, cleared tables, made minor building and equipment repairs. He was there at the beloved Southeast Portland diner and bar the day...
Local Man Now Glows in the Dark Like a Human Glow Stick After Swim...
PORTLAND, Ore. — What started as a casual afternoon swim in the Willamette River ended with one local man unintentionally becoming Portland’s newest source of renewable energy. Witnesses say 34-year-old Derek Morrison emerged from the Kelly Point Park section of the river last Tuesday “radiating a soft green...
AG Pam Bondi sends letter to Oregon leaders threatening action over sanctuary policies
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent letters to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson warning that the state's and city's sanctuary policies could violate federal immigration law. According to a post on X by Bondi on Thursday, the Department of Justice sent...
PBOT announces Downtown Portland parking changes coming in September
Big changes are coming to Portland parking next month, including longer pay-to-park hours and new parking passes.
Woman Thrilled to Spend Two Hours on Perfectly Straight I-5 Staring at Grass
SALEM, OR — For most drivers, the two-hour stretch of perfectly straight I-5 between Eugene and Portland is a test of mental endurance. But for 34-year-old Springfield resident Laura Jenkins, it’s the highlight of her week. “This is my me time,” Jenkins said, leaning against her Subaru Outback...
Battle Ground man charged with 16 counts of voyeurism after hidden camera found
A Battle Ground man was charged with 16 counts of voyeurism after his roommate found a hidden camera in the bathroom they shared.
Second Fatality in King Neighborhood Crash: Driver Curtis Leroy Palmer Passes Away, Portland Police...
The King Neighborhood in Portland became the site of a sorrowful update as Curtis Leroy Palmer, the driver involved in the tragic crash on August 7, succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead on Tuesday. The crash also claimed the life of pedestrian DaRon V. Craig, aged 49, earlier this month. The City of...
Police Stop Leads to 2 Arrests, Large Seizure of Narcotics and Firearm in Portland,...
PORTLAND, OR — On Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 10:59 a.m., Portland Police officers assigned to North Precinct gained information about an occupied suspicious 2024 Jeep Cherokee with no license plates parked in the 9600 block of Northeast Sunderland Avenue near the intersection of Northeast 33rd Drive in the Sunderland...
9 Massive Flea Markets In Oregon Where $30 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
Searching for incredible flea markets in Oregon where your dollars stretch further?. These 9 bargain wonderlands offer amazing deals and unexpected treasures!. 1. Lancaster Flea Market Salem (Salem) Lancaster Flea Market is Salem’s answer to your bargain-hunting dreams. The distinctive turquoise trim welcomes you...
Hillsboro woman missing since July 13 found safe
A Hillsboro woman has been found safe after being missing for a little over a month, the Portland Police Bureau said.