Teenagers ran fentanyl ring out of suburban Portland home, federal agents allege
Federal agents investigating a suspected fentanyl distribution network in Portland were surprised when they tracked down the alleged local leaders: two teenagers working out of a Tualatin home. Armed with a search warrant, Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided the home in mid-October 2024. The federal agents...
GPS-Cutting Vancouver Fugitive Nabbed In Clackamas County
Todd R. Hubbard, the Vancouver fugitive who slipped his GPS ankle monitor and skipped a court date, is back in custody after being arrested Wednesday in Clackamas County, according to authorities. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force teamed...
A prized Portland park gets a new name
A Southwest Portland park that once bore the name of a U.S. military officer who massacred Indigenous people will be renamed ‘Scht Wiwnu Park (pronounced Ish-chit Way-el-noo), Portland officials announced this week. They also released a recording of the name pronounced by Native speaker Dallas Winishut, a teacher of...
Landslide prompts evacuation of Southwest Portland building
Portland Fire and Rescue is responding to a landslide in southwest Portland. The fire department said a portion of the landslide is blocking the driveway entrance to a building. One building is being evacuated preventatively, the fire department said. Emergency response maps suggest it is an apartment building on...
At least 1 dead, more than 87,000 without power as atmospheric river blasts Northwest
A powerful atmospheric river is intensifying across the Northwest and is expected to bring more heavy rain and potentially flash flooding, as well as feet of mountain snow to Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.
Tualatin moves to allow residential ducks, other fowl
Tualatin residents wanting to own ducks, pheasant, pigeons, quails, partridges and doves are closer to getting their wish. On Monday, March 9, the Tualatin City Council voted 4-2 to amend its current municipal code to allow such birds. Since the vote wasn’t unanimous — Mayor Frank Bubenik and Councilor Maria...
LIVE UPDATES: Atmospheric river drenches PNW with record rainfall, flooding
Heavy rain is causing floods and downed power lines in the Pacific Northwest due to a moderate atmospheric river, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flood Warning for parts of Multnomah County until 2 p.m. Thursday and a Flood Watch through Friday night.
Food Network star, ‘Chopped’ champion host exclusive dinner at Portland Ritz-Carlton
Ready those tastebuds for a night full of flavor at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland, next month. On Thursday, April 2, three acclaimed female chefs are bringing a one-night with plenty of bites to Bellpine, the signature restaurant of the hotel. Chef de Cuisine Jocelyn Chacón will be joined by Food Network star Amanda...
Gorge hikers rescued after embarking on ‘Treacherous’ closed trail
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Two hikers are recounting their brush with death after embarking on a closed trail in the Columbia River Gorge. Drew Miller and Joseph Bartsch set out on the Rock of Ages Trail near Horsetail Falls around noon Tuesday after reading about it on social media.
Fleeing suspect crashes into WSP patrol car on I-205 near SR 14
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A Washington State Patrol trooper was hospitalized after a fleeing suspect crashed into their patrol car on Interstate 205 late Wednesday night, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Just after 11:30 p.m., officers had found a car believed to be associated with a wanted suspect and...
