Oregon DHS Seeks Public Help to Locate Missing 4-Year-Old Girl Believed to Be at...
Salem, OR. — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 4-year-old child believed to be at risk. According to ODHS Child Welfare, Miamor Hernandez Brown, age 4, went missing on December 30, 2025, with her father, Jose Carmelo Hernandez Martinez, and his...
ICE officers impersonating utility workers, Oregon lawmaker says
NW Natural put out a public notice about how to identify its employees and contractors in the field after an Oregon lawmaker said he called the company to report that federal agents appear to be posing as utility workers to arrest people. The notice on the utility’s website and sent...
The Classic Drive-In Theater in Oregon You’ll Gladly Travel For
Pull into a slice of living cinema history where Oregon evenings glow with marquee lights and starry skies. The 99W Drive-In Theatre in Newberg turns a simple movie night into an experience you feel, from the hum of radios to the playful buzz of the lot. You get nostalgia, modern...
‘Upsetting and unsettling’: Small Vancouver high school will close
VPS is working alongside Vancouver Flex Academy students and families to identify their placement for next year.
Washington County Board of Commissioners Declares State of Emergency Over Highway 6 Closure
Washington County declared a state of emergency last night because of landslide damage on Highway 6, which led to a sunken roadway and affected the drive between Portland and Tillamook. The roads currently have only one lane open to drivers. The County is calling on governor Tina Kotek to issue...
The Giant, Voracious Sea Lions That Humans Cannot Stop
Killing the protected animals may be the only way to stop them from eating too many of the Pacific Northwest’s endangered salmon.
What Portland’s New Leaf Blower Law Means for Homeowners
With penalties in place and a phased rollout, Portland is serious about ditching gas leaf blowers for good.
Head of Portland’s police oversight office to resign
The director of Portland’s police oversight agency is resigning amid a department overhaul. Ross Caldwell has led the Independent Police Review office since 2019. IPR reviews complaints made by members of the public or officers who believe a Portland officer violated police bureau policy — allegations that include...
Portland Police Name Stephen W. Hicks as Fatal Victim in Powellhurst-Gilbert E-Scooter Collision
The Portland Police Bureau has disclosed the identity of the man who perished in a traffic collision earlier this month in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood. The victim, revealed as 66-year-old Stephen W. Hicks, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident that occurred on January 2, as reported by the...
Portland’s Juiciest Secret: The Burger Joint in Oregon People Drive Across Town For
Portland Burger is the kind of spot that Portlanders share in hushed, knowing tones, the way you tip off a friend to your favorite dive bar or secret river beach. From the first bite of a juicy, sauce-dripping burger to the last sip of a thick shake, this locally-owned joint feels like someone’s wild backyard party...
