Roughly 50 Portland transportation workers face layoffs
Roughly 50 Portland transportation employees are on track to lose their jobs next week due to the unexpected collapse of a state plan to fund transportation agencies. “The loss of valued employees, along with their experience and knowledge, is irreplaceable,” said Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Millicent...
Missing Elderly Oregon Man Rescued Thanks To Project Lifesaver Bracelet
A 75-year-old Oregon man who went missing from his home on Wednesday afternoon was safely located after a coordinated search aided by Project Lifesaver technology, the Washington County Sheriffs Office said. The man, considered endangered and without a cellphone, was last seen leaving his residence near SW Scenic...
Clackamas Residents to See Water and Sewer Bill Adjustments as WES Announces New Rates
Residents of Clackamas need to prepare for new adjustments in their water and sewer bills. Starting this month, Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) will be implementing rate changes that were recently announced. According to an update on their official website, the changes align with the fiscal year (FY)...
Safety improvements to cause disruptions on NE Portland corridor
A comprehensive street construction project is set to begin Monday to resolve key safety issues "in the heart of the NE Broadway business district," according to the Portland Department of Transportation.
Man Stabbed in Downtown Portland in Unprovoked Attack, Police Seek Suspect
A man was stabbed in downtown Portland over the weekend in what police described as an unprovoked attack. According to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), the incident occurred last Saturday morning near Southwest 4th Avenue and Alder Street. Arriving officers found the victim on the sidewalk, suffering from a chest...
Suspect indicted in connection with death of “Neighborhood Sheriff”
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — KATU has confirmed a suspect has been indicted in connection with the death of Kenny Housman in July 2024. PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Neighbors, homeless campers worry about the future after death of "neighborhood sheriff" According to court records, Ronnie L Scott, 61, was indicted July...
This Massive Secondhand Shop In Oregon Turns $45 Into A Full Cart
In a world of $7 lattes and $300 jeans, there exists a retail rebellion in Portland’s Southeast neighborhood. Village Merchants stands as a monument to the proposition that style, substance, and sustainability don’t require emptying your wallet – just a willingness to hunt for treasure where others haven’t thought to...
Dallas assistant chief picked to lead Ore. FD
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lauren Johnson, an assistant fire chief in Dallas, Texas, who has spent her entire 26-year career with the department, has been tapped to become Portland’s next fire chief. Bob Cozzie, deputy city administrator for public safety, broke the news to staff in an email Wednesday.
Officer Shot During Attack on Texas ICE Detention Facility
An unknown number of suspects vandalized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility outside Prairieland, Texas.
Conversions to Judaism on the rise in Portland following Oct. 7 attacks, local leaders...
Ari and Lauren Douglas’ wedding had many of the hallmarks of a traditional Jewish ceremony. The couple stood under a traditional covering called a chuppah, as a cantor recited a series of blessings. They walked delicate circles around each other to signify the strength of their marriage. What wasn’t...
