Portland’s long winter dry spell comes to an end Tuesday evening
The first in a series of rain-making systems will push across the Portland/Vancouver area by Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning putting an end to what has been a long winter dry spell of about two weeks. The National Weather Service is watching an upper level trough lifting over the...
Trapped individual in tunnel under concrete deck escapes before rescue team reaches scene
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the area of Northeast Marine Drive and Northeast 33rd Drive for a confined space rescue. On X, Portland Fire says their technical rescue team was headed to help free a trapped individual inside a tunnel, but they were able to get out on their own.
Oregon Breakfast Places So Good Locals Don’t Mind Waiting in Line
Oregon’s breakfast scene has become legendary among food lovers who know that the best meals are worth the wait. From Portland’s bustling streets to cozy cafes in Oregon City, breakfast spots across the state have mastered the art of creating morning magic that keeps people coming back for more.
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of putting mom’s body in freezer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The man charged with abuse of a corpse for allegedly stuffing his mom's body into a freezer, now has a warrant out for his arrest. According to recently filed court records, Richard Vinyard, 68, failed to show up for his arraignment on January 23, after being released the previous day with a...
Vancouver library board removes ‘equitable access’ from strategic plan
The Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries board removed references to equity from the district’s strategic plan at a contentious meeting Monday night. A board member resigned after the vote, which followed a heated debate over intellectual freedom at a time when “diversity, equity and inclusion” policies have come under...
Police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in Gresham
GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - Gresham Police are searching for a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen leaving his home Tuesday evening. Police say Caleb Paris left his home on NE Hogan Drive near NE Division at around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Paris is described as 5′10″ and 240 pounds...
City’s decision to allow DQ drive-thru appealed
A dilly of a zoning dispute has reached a new stage with an appeal of a proposed Dairy Queen drive-thru in the Mount Tabor neighborhood. A neighbor, Robert Galanakis, on Jan. 12 filed an appeal of Portland Permitting & Development’s decision to allow a drive-thru facility to be built at 5605 S.E. Division St.
Wanted suspect arrested in Washington
Billy Dean Gregory, 55, was arrested on charges of theft and making a false statement to a public servant in Clark county.
Two Gunfire Incidents Reported in Gresham Monday Night; One Confirmed Shooting Under Investigation
Gresham, OR. — Officers with the Gresham Police Department responded to two separate reports of gunfire Monday evening, one of which was confirmed as a shooting that caused property damage. The first incident, Case #26-3925, occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 18500 block of SE Yamhill Circle. Officers were...
Former Preschool for All director threatens lawsuit against Multnomah County for alleged discrimination, retaliation
Multnomah County’s former Preschool for All director who resigned under a cloud of controversy over the summer is poised to sue the county for alleged discrimination and retaliation leading up to her departure. Leslee Barnes, who is Black, accused the county of treating her differently than white male managers...
