Interstate Bridge Staff Hid Information About Ballooning Cost of Giant Highway Project
At a Dec. 15 public hearing on the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, government employees who have been working for years to replace the I-5 bridge over the Columbia River told a bistate committee of lawmakers they did not have new cost estimates for the project. Project staffers first said back in January 2024...
The Latest: Anger and outrage spill onto streets of Portland and Minneapolis after ICE...
Federal Enforcement Immigration Minnesota Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis’ streets Thursday over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left...
Newsom calls for Noem’s resignation
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday called on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign following two shooting incidents involving federal authorities this week, one of which was fatal. 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer...
‘Only way forward’: SE Portland plant nursery to close after 14 years
A Black- and women-owned plant nursery in Southeast Portland will shut up shop this year. >> Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. Portland-born Caitlin Gaul and Amanda Simard first opened Birds & Bees Nursery back in 2012 — turning a high school friendship...
Bloodworks NW on “code red” over severe shortage
Portland, Ore. (KOIN) — Donations to local blood banks have reached some critically low levels. A severe blood shortage has caused Bloodworks Northwest to declare a “code red.”. The organization’s supply of blood has fallen sharply, but the demand is always present and making an appointment right now...
Made by Portland women, Dappled Tonic is the Pacific Northwest’s first-ever craft tonic water
It’s unique, useful and delicious. Take a dabble in dappled Tonic, a woman-owned, craft tonic water brand — the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Whether enjoyed on its own for a refreshing Dry January treat, or mixed with a tasteful gin, this craft tonic water is a one-of-a-kind product created by a group...
Second Run Portland: Rich People Behaving Badly
Some claim that January is a cultural dead zone for events, and on days when the sun seems to clock out at noon, it’s hard to argue. But while much of the city hibernates, one institution keeps the lights on. Thanks, independent movie theaters!! This month’s screenings come through with interesting takes on class...
Arcadia Paper Mills’ St. Helens property burglarized, $20K in items stolen
The St. Helens police are investigating a burglary at the former Boise White Paper site, which was recently purchased by Arcadia Paper Mills. Surveillance cameras captured two people on the property located at 1300 Kaster Road who appeared to be removing items such as cables, hoses and other industrial materials,...
Oregon Weather Alert Now: Stagnant Air, Drizzle, and Winter Chill Settle Over Portland
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oregon wakes to damp streets and muted light this morning as drizzle clings to sidewalks and the air feels unusually heavy. Sound carries farther than normal, and the city seems wrapped in stillness....
Here are the best restaurants in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
Thank you to everyone who voted for the Portland area’s best restaurant in in The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Readers Choice Awards. The winners list has one repeat from 2024 along with four newcomers. So let’s get right to the results:. No. 5: Higgins. It’s been a rollercoaster of a...
