Body recovered from Columbia River, near Hayden Island
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A body was found floating in the Columbia River near Hayden Island, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) confirmed. MSCO said it received a call about the body around 3:30 p.m. An MCSO River Patrol crew was launched and recovered the victim. So far, that person has not been identified.
Pics: Major drug trafficking bust leads to 46 arrests
The Drug Enforcement Administration Seattle Field Division announced on Tuesday that 46 Honduran nationals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested for drug trafficking in a series of “drug enforcement missions” in Portland, Oregon, over the last few months. In a Tuesday press release, the Drug Enforcement...
SNAP under fire: Skimming thefts, proposed cuts leave Oregonians struggling to feed families
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are facing another blow.
The impact George Floyd’s murder has had on Oregon 5 years later
Next month marks the five-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. Across the state and country, protests soon followed as videos and the news spread of his death, sparking wider conversation around race, police violence and more in our daily lives. But what has and hasn’t changed since then? To...
Beloved Central Oregon lake resort has finally sold after 5 years on the market
BEND, Ore. -- The Elk Lake Resort has new owners after nearly five years on the market. And those owners are local. An unnamed group of local families has bought resort located in the Central Oregon Cascades, a popular destination for boating, paddle boarding, weddings and winter sports. Brian Fratzki,...
Sad: Oregon Creamery’s Full Tub of Ice Cream Now Just a Tiny Micro-Pint Thanks...
OREGON — In yet another crushing blow to dessert lovers and economic optimism, Oregon-based creamery Tillamaybe has officially replaced its iconic 48 oz ice cream tub with what it’s calling a "micro-pint" — a portion so small it legally qualifies as a sample. The company, long known...
The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store In Oregon That Secretly Serves The State’s Best Sandwiches
There’s something magical about driving along Oregon’s Highway 126, winding through towering Douglas firs, when suddenly hunger strikes and you spot the unassuming wooden structure that is McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill in McKenzie Bridge – a place where sandwiches aren’t just food, they’re life-changing...
Oregon hotel named one of the best in the world by Travel + Leisure...
An Oregon establishment has earned a spot as one of the top 500 hotels in the world, according to a Travel + Leisure survey. The media company’s “World’s Best Awards” survey reflects readers’ choices, including in the category of hotels. As the introduction in Travel...
Body found in river near St. Johns Bridge identified
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A body found last Friday in the Willamette River has been identified. The body was found near the St. Johns Bridge on April 18. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says the medical examiner identified the body as 52-year-old Brandon G. Williams, of Portland. He was not known as a missing...
West Coast fast-food chain plans to close up to 200 restaurants
A San Diego-based fast-food chain with dozens of Oregon locations plans to close up to 200 restaurants, and potentially sell another popular chain it owns, in an effort to improve its financial performance. Jack in the Box announced Wednesday plans to shutter 150 to 200 “underperforming” restaurants, up to 120...
