Suspect in Portland homicide had prior warrants for missed court in criminal mischief case
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police have made an arrest in connection with Tuesday's homicide in Northeast Portland. PPB spokesman Mike Benner confirmed Aaron Rene Garza, 42, was booked on a second-degree murder charge. No motive has been released in the shooting, which happened near Northeast Gertz and...
Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
A Controversial Bill Would Loosen Oregon’s Liability Laws
Local recreation businesses support the liability reform, but some worry it’ll mean greater personal risk for recreators
Multnomah County Sheriff’s SIU Seizes Over 9 Pounds of Fentanyl and Makes Three Arrests...
In a notable crackdown on drug trafficking in Multnomah County, the local Sheriff's Office's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has delivered a significant blow to the illicit trade with their second major drug bust within a month. According to a social media post by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the SIU...
Oregon Lottery Raffle Tickets Expected To Sell Out
Oregon Lottery’s annual Raffle is close to selling out. The popular game features a one in 250,000 chance to win the $1 million top prize. As of this morning, only about 23,000 tickets remain. Last year, all tickets were sold out by March 8, 2024, and it has routinely sold out since the game was added to the Oregon...
Dysentery Outbreak in Oregon Leaves at Least 40 Sickened — and Likely Many More,...
The surge in Portland of the extremely contagious bacterial illness is linked to the number of people experiencing homelessness
Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside indicted on felony theft charges
Clackamas County Commissioner Melissa Fireside was indicted last month in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars as well as identity theft and forgery, according to court documents.
Oregon’s New Regulation on Right Turns at Red Lights: A Comprehensive Guide for Drivers!
Do you ever feel the frustration of waiting at a red light when there’s no oncoming traffic and you want to make a quick right turn? Well, the good news is that Oregon law allows right turns on red lights after coming to a complete stop and yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. This can...
These sculptures have been removed after 19 years in Old Town. Here’s why
Standing behind a chain-link fence, community leaders and residents gathered Wednesday morning to watch the demolition of two granite and stainless-steel sculptures in Portland’s Old Town. Erected in 2006, the sculptures featuring a dragon’s head were intended to honor the history and contributions of Portland’s...
Oregon once again looks to keep Standard Time year-round and ‘ditch the switch’
PORTLAND, Ore. — As we prepare to ‘spring forward’ and move our clocks one hour ahead this weekend, there is another push to end daylight saving time in Oregon. Lawmakers in Salem heard public testimony Tuesday on another new bill that would keep the Pacific Time Zone portion of Oregon on Standard Time year-round.
