Portland selects new fire chief, a high-ranking fire official from Texas
Lauren Johnson is the longtime assistant chief at the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, where she has worked for the past 26 years.
Personal fireworks ignite SE Portland fire; officials seek suspects
Fireworks ignited a row of shrubs in Southeast Portland on Tuesday and authorities are now looking for the youths suspected of violating the city’s ban on personal fireworks. Portland Fire & Rescue got the call around 1 p.m. that there had been a “large audible boom” in the Hazelwood...
1 dead, suspect in custody after shooting in downtown Portland
Multnomah County’s budget went into effect with much of the funding prioritizing housing and homelessness. However, some outreach programs are concerned. Oregon man among 2 charged in alleged Chinese spy operation targeting U.S. military. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Two Chinese nationals have been charged with acting as...
Portland Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Girl and Woman, Seize Modified Firearms After April Shooting Incident
On an April afternoon this year, a call of distress led Portland Police officers to the scene of a reported shooting. According to the Portland Police Bureau, the incident, which did not result in any injuries, unfolded in the 15000 block of Southeast Stark Street at approximately 1:47 p.m. Witnesses and evidence at...
Vancouver rallies to adopt 101 cats in 3 days, easing shelter’s overcrowding crisis
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) successfully found homes for 101 cats and kittens over a three-day period, following an emergency intake of more than 50 cats discovered living in a single RV. The shelter, already operating at 186% capacity due to a busy...
Holiday closure of public Oswego Lake access prompts threat of legal action
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KATU) — The decades-old battle over public access to Oswego Lake continues as the city's decision to limit lake access over the holiday weekend has prompted a threat of legal action. In an bulletin advising of road closures and Independence Day events, the city notified the...
WA hotline allows illegal immigrants to report U.S. citizens for First Amendment activity
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has launched a taxpayer-funded hotline in three counties that would allow residents, including foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, to report U.S. citizens for engaging in legally protected speech and activity, in addition to hate crimes....
Man accused of fatal stabbing in SE Portland parking lot arrested
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The suspect accused of fatally stabbing a 21-year-old man in a SE Portland parking lot last month was arrested on Tuesday, according to Portland police. David Marson, 40, was taken to the Multnomah County Detention Center and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. On...
This Tiny Bakery In Oregon Has Mouth-Watering Baked Goods Known Throughout The State
The aroma hits you first – that intoxicating perfume of butter, sugar, and freshly baked bread that makes your stomach growl even if you’ve just eaten. Welcome to Fressen Artisan Bakery, a Portland treasure where carbs aren’t just allowed – they’re practically mandatory. Tucked away...
15 Forgotten And Yummy Oregon Snacks That Only Longtime Locals Still Miss
Remember those unforgettable Oregon treats that made your childhood taste buds light up with joy? As a Portland native who grew up in the 80s and 90s, I’ve seen many of those beloved local snacks disappear, leaving only memories—and cravings—in their wake. Back then, our state’s snack...
