Museums Offer Free Admission to Educators Aug. 1–16
Ever heard that joke about the top three reasons to become a teacher?. Answer: June, July and August. August is about to become even sweeter for Oregon and Washington teachers enjoying their summer vacations, as seven museums open their doors for free admission and tours. From Aug. 1 to 16,...
Portland’s Recycling Cart Crackdown Sparks Privacy Jitters
Portland is rolling out a summer pilot that puts curbside recycling under closer scrutiny, with crews hunting for items that can jam sorting machines or even start fires. The city says the random inspections will run from August through October and will cover roughly a quarter of single-family routes. Officials stress
Portland Firefighters Race To Save Six Dogs Pulled From Townhome
Six dogs were pulled from a Portland townhome as firefighters tried to revive them using pet oxygen masks, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. The agency’s first social media update left a lot of questions unanswered, including how the animals were doing and whether any people were hurt. In...
Everything you need to know about visiting the Washington County Fair in Oregon
The Washington County Fair launched in Hillsboro on Friday and is scheduled to offer performances, rides, and animal showcases until August 2.
High-rise kitchen fire reported near NE 2nd Ave and Burnside
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire & Rescue crews were responding Saturday afternoon to reports of a high-rise kitchen fire near Northeast 2nd Avenue and Burnside Street, with initial reports indicating smoke was visible from a high floor. In a post made on X at 1:46 p.m. on Saturday,...
Take a tour of Oswego Lake via upcoming event
A boat ride around scenic Oswego Lake to learn about the impressive and historic homes that line the water body? The Lake Oswego Preservation Society is offering just that via its Sept. 13 event. Tickets for the Architectural Boat Tour will go on sale for members Aug. 1 and the...
Two riders in critical condition after late-night motorcycle crash in NW Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Two motorcyclists were seriously injured late Friday in a crash in Northwest Portland that prompted a response from the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crash Team. Officers from the bureau responded at 11:14 p.m. Friday, July 24 to reports of a crash involving two motorcycles...
OHSU uses radioactive tile implants to treat brain tumor patients
PORTLAND, Ore. – New strides are being made in brain tumor research at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). For the first time in Oregon, brain tumor patients are living with an implant that delivers radiation immediately after surgery. GammaTile is a one-inch radioactive square tile that a surgeon...
Attend National Night Out events in Lake Oswego, Wilsonville
National Night Out, a nationwide event aimed at strengthening bonds between police, other government personnel and the public, will be held in Lake Oswego and Wilsonville this year. The Lake Oswego police and fire departments, the Wilsonville Police Department and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue are planning to show up..
Measles exposure reported at Yakima hospital
YAKIMA, Wash. — Health officials in Yakima say a measles exposure at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital led to a low-risk public health alert. The Yakima Health District announced the exposure involved a visitor from Clark County who was in the OB waiting room on the fourth floor of the hospital on July 13 from 5:30 to
