Portland OR

An Academy Award-winning movie that was filmed in Oregon in the 1970s, is now getting its own television series, according to entertainment outlets.

Portland fire officials are touting their inaugural fireworks complaint platform as a success, after seeing a 13% reduction in 911 calls and a nearly 70% drop in emergency call answer times. The new reporting platform launched ahead of the Fourth of July holiday to allow residents to report nuisance fireworks...

Authorities are investigating after a reported sighting of Travis Decker in Idaho, over a month since his three daughters were found dead at a campground outside Leavenworth, Wash.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Three people are facing felony charges, accused of assaulting federal officers during protests at the Portland ICE facility on the Fourth of July. Court documents state the arrests happened on the night of July 4 near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in South Portland, which has been...

For residents of the Laureate, rent is permanently affordable. Their homes are publicly owned and governed with their input. The Laureate, in Montgomery County, Maryland, is an early example of social housing. Built in 2023, the project represents a new model for affordable housing: one that doesn’t rely on typical,...

On its face, the results from the latest rankings from People for Bikes don’t look great for Oregon. If you start with the complete list of cities, you will need to scroll down to 32, Ashland, before you see any mention of the state. But, before you throw your...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Plans for a controversial new ride at Oaks Amusement Park can now move forward after the city denied an appeal against it. Many fans who love the park are excited about the new 135-foot-tall drop tower. But advocates for birds opposed it. They worry the...

The hamburger is an icon. While its origin is debated, its impact on our food landscape is undeniable. Over the decades, we’ve seen inventive bun choices, “secret” sauces, patty configurations, ingredients and cooking techniques emerge. Non-meat alternatives have blossomed, and smash burgers have trended. Lionel...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The man who fired multiple shots at people and rammed into a police car on Sunday has been identified and is facing several charges, according to Tigard police. Salem man Travis Blumhagen, 41, was charged with three counts of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault after the...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The first wave of layoffs has begun for state workers at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced Monday. ODOT initiated 483 of the estimated 700 total layoffs on Monday. The layoffs were a known consequence, expected after the...