Portland OR

May 1 brought a familiar rhythm to communities across Oregon as May Day demonstrations unfolded from larger urban centers to smaller gatherings throughout the state, reflecting a long-standing tradition tied to labor rights and public activism. While Portland again served as the focal point for the largest turnout, events statewide followed a pattern that combined organized marches, community rallies, and limited law enforcement...

May Turns Into Summer Overnight—Record Heat Set to Roast Pacific Northwest. A rare early-May heat surge is hitting the Pacific Northwest, pushing temperatures far above normal. Cities like Seattle and Portland could see record-breaking highs, with some areas nearing 95°F. Heat advisories have been issued, especially in the...

With a $49 pre-payment required per person, Janken’s Mother’s Day brunch will feature Japanese-Korean fusion dishes.

A dessert place that has been around since 1978 knows a thing or two. Specifically, it knows that Americans have been doing chocolate cake wrong for decades. European style means smaller portions but richer everything. You take one bite and suddenly understand why the French refuse to smile. The cakes...

It was an unnerving Sunday in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood as fire crews rushed to an exterior blaze near the 9400 block of N Polk Avenue that was close enough to threaten nearby homes. Engine 22 was first in, with firefighters knocking down flames that officials said were putting two houses at risk, while Truck 22 rolled in to check the adjacent dwelling as...

The Real Story – A Column Good Sunday Evening to all!  We are all very busy, but very important elections are at hand.  The Voter Guides and your ballots have […] The post Censored? TV Interview With Oregon Data Center Moratorium Candidates Pulled After Incumbents Complain appeared first on The Hillsboro Herald .

A man believed to be Bruce Whitman drove an SUV full of explosives into the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon, killing himself and damaging the building, after allegedly harassing and threatening members of the club.

Building high pressure across the Pacific Northwest is fueling a potential heat surge from Seattle to Portland—an event rarely seen this early in May.

OHSU has begun formal talks about turning the nation’s largest publicly funded primate research center into a sanctuary for its experimental subjects but it’s not clear if that leading idea for the controversial facility’s future can make the cut. Oregon Health & Science University and the National...

If you’ve ever been curious about fly fishing but didn’t know where to start, attend an upcoming free fly fishing workshop. Led by fisheries biologist Anna Le, this hands-on learning experience is designed to give beginners the skills and knowledge they need to feel confident stepping into the world of fly fishing.