Oregon City man dies in second Willamette River drowning
An Oregon City man died July 18 after drowning in the Willamette River near Black Canyon Campground outside Oakridge. The man, identified as Justin Daniel Brudvig, 26, had been paddleboarding in the river without a lifejacket, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded at about 3:20 p.m. after
‘These are dangerous kids’: Portland police crack down on summer shootings after teen crime...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Four teens were arrested Friday night after a major crime spree, including the shooting at a 76 gas station in northeast Portland. Portland Police credits a new task force to combat summer spikes in violent crime. The director of Portland Ceasefire, an outreach program to reduce teen gun violenc
Freddy’s Frozen Custard Is Expanding to Oregon and It Could Get 20 Locations
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is coming to Oregon, and it’s not thinking small. The Kansas-based fast-casual chain is actively recruiting franchise owners to build at least 20 locations across the Portland metro area, with additional interest in Bend, Salem, and Eugene. No specific addresses or opening dates h
CoreSite Proposes Massive Multi-Story Hillsboro Data Campus Opposite County Homes And Over Wetlands –...
The Real Story – A Column While the Hillsboro City Council continues to slow-play changes to zoning ordinances around data centers, more applications are coming in. A high-pressure zoning battle […] The post CoreSite Proposes Massive Multi-Story Hillsboro Data Campus Opposite County Homes And Over Wetlands – A Showdow
TriMet Begins Westside MAX Improvements Project July 26
PORTLAND, Ore. - TriMet will upgrade rail crossings on the MAX Blue and Red lines as part of the Westside MAX Improvements project. From July 26 to August 8, crews will repair and upgrade tracks at three crossings. This work necessitates the disruption of service of two nearby sections of MAX Blue and Red lines and sub
‘Shoot, shoot, shoot’: Man arrested after Portland daycare break-in
A man is facing several charges after breaking into a Southeast Portland home operating as a daycare, according to court documents.
Hiker dies after ‘medical event’ on Angel’s Rest Trail in Columbia River Gorge
MULTNOMAH COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A 53-year-old man died on the Angel’s Rest Trail in the Columbia River Gorge after suffering from a medical emergency on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office. Shortly after 8:30 p.m., crews with Corbett Fire and deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office...
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Stepped Into Happy Days At This Old-School Oregon Diner
Chrome booths, a working jukebox, and bottomless coffee set the mood the second you park. This Oregon diner does not just nod at the past, it lives there, about sixty years back. The griddle sizzles, the vinyl seats squeak, and the specials board hangs a little crooked. It is the...
Three arrested after northeast Portland shooting; 21-year-old victim expected to survive
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Police say three people were arrested in connection with a shooting Saturday night in northeast Portland. Officials say officers responded to reports of a shooting near Northeast 148th Avenue and Northeast Burnside Street. "Witnesses reported that a man exited an SUV and fired multiple rounds...
Fatal motorcycle crash on NE 33rd Avenue overpass in Portland under investigation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash Sunday night. Officers responded to a crash on the Northeast 33rd Avenue overpass above Northeast Columbia Boulevard at about 7:45 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the motorcyclist unresponsive. Paramedics pronounced the rider dead

















