Southeast Portland vintage shop hit by vandalism and burglary within weeks
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland clothing store is dealing with quite the financial setback after it was vandalized and then broken into just weeks apart. Midtowners Market is a vintage consignment shop and a hub for local vendors to sell their pieces. “I like to save things so...
Troutdale woman sentenced to federal prison for dumping 500K gallons of wastewater in Hillsboro
A Troutdale woman will serve federal prison time after prosecutors said she illegally dumped roughly 500,000 gallons of industrial wastewater laced with hydrofluoric acid and heavy metals into the Hillsboro sewer system. Kayla Hartley, 36, received a five-month sentence, a $25,000 fine and three years of supervised rel
Man arrested after gunfire hits occupied car at SW Beaverton apartments
BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) - A 51-year-old Beaverton man was arrested after gunfire outside a southwest Beaverton apartment building early on Thursday, according to police. Just before 2:30 a.m., officers with the Beaverton Police Department were sent to the Monte Vista Apartments on Southwest Scholls Ferry Road after multi
‘Loony Toon’ sentenced to 20 years for shooting at Milwaukie officers during traffic stop
MILWAUKIE, Oregon — A man who shot at officers while fleeing a traffic stop and eliciting a three-day search last year has pleaded guilty. Loony John Franklin Kolb Toon, 43, was convicted on four counts of first-degree attempted assault with a firearm, unlawful use of a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, and se
Electric motorcycle rider killed in crash identified
Jered W. Nelson, 40, of Portland, was killed in a crash involving an electric motorcycle and a Jeep Wrangler on Tuesday, and the driver of the Jeep remained at the scene while the crash is still under investigation.
Dark Horse Comics staff work to unionize after publisher announces closure of stores
"Looming uncertainty" has pushed employees to unionize, according to an announcement from Dark Horse Workers United.
Portland residents face wave of new taxes and fee hikes
The average Portlander could see a $1,500 increase in expenses over the coming year. Why it matters: A cascade of tax hikes, new fees and utility rate increases will push the cost-of-living up even further for Rose City residents. That's according to a number-crunching analysis from one Reddit user and confirmed by Axi
4 eateries in Portland area’s ‘LEGIT’ pizza scene land on 50 Top Pizza’s U.S....
Italy-based guide 50 Top Pizza is slated to reveal the best pizzerias in the world later in mid-September.
Oaks Park Celebrates 121 Years with Birthday Bash, Special $19.05 Wristbands
PORTLAND, Ore. — Located just minutes from downtown Portland along the Willamette River, Oaks Park is marking its 121st anniversary with a community Birthday Bash that blends nostalgia, local flavor, and discounted thrills. First opening its gates on May 30, 1905, the historic amusement park has spent more than...
Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after car crash in SE Portland
A man was hit by a car and suffered life-threatening injuries while crossing a SE Portland street early Thursday morning, and the driver remained on scene to speak with investigators.

















