Ensign Group adds first operations in Alaska, Oregon, and expands in Arizona, Washington
The Ensign Group has closed on the first of its acquisitions in the Alaska and Oregon markets. The San Juan Capistrano, CA-based company had previously announced that it would be planting its flag in those states this year. Effective March 1, a subsidiary of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT Inc., Ensign’s captive real...
Former Shari’s locations in Oregon up for sale or lease
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A popular chain of family-style restaurants closed its doors last year, and now its empty buildings are up for grabs. Shari’s Café & Pies abruptly closed all 42 of its Oregon locations in Oct. 2024. Founded in 1978, the diner chain was known for its 24-hour service.
Trucker who slammed into farmworkers’ van on Interstate 5, killing seven, sentenced
The long-haul trucker from California who killed seven Oregon farmworkers when his 55,000-pound semitruck smashed into a parked van was sentenced to 48 years and three months in prison Tuesday. A Marion County jury found Lincoln Smith guilty last month of seven counts of second-degree manslaughter for the fatal...
More Macy’s Stores Closing, 3 Are in Washington
Macy's has made the announcement to close several more stores across the nation. Last year the retailer announced the closure of 150 underperforming locations by 2026. About 350 locations remain open nationwide. However, at that time, Macy's hadn't publicized which locations were closing, until now. On Thursday,...
New rule caps prescription spending for some Medicare enrollees
If you are enrolled in Medicare Part D, there are some big changes you can expect when it comes to out-of-pocket spending for prescriptions.
Man Receives 25 Year Rape Sentence In Multnomah County
Portland, OR – A Multnomah County judge has sentenced a man convicted of rape and kidnapping to 35 years in prison. A jury convicted Tyrik Dawkins on both charges. In 2021, he kidnapped a woman and held her for two days in a motel room while he sexually assaulted her. Dawkins was previously sentenced to 25 years in...
Missing 64-year-old Wood Village man found dead 24 hours later
A missing 64-year-old man from Wood Village, who wandered away from his care facility Monday afternoon, March 3, was found dead 24 hours later. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office reported at 5:19 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, that Reed Christenson’s body had been found. The medical examiner has not yet determined the...
Man found in Home Depot parking lot died of natural causes, officials say
The Multnomah County medical examiner has concluded that the man who was found dead in a Troutdale Home Depot parking lot on Saturday died from natural causes, officials said. David Strickler, 61, was identified as the man who died, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. If...
Sheriff: 5 people arrested after 19-year-old ‘pistol-whipped,’ robbed at gunpoint
Five people were arrested for allegedly robbing a teenager at gunpoint and assaulting him in Aloha last month, authorities said.
77-year-old woman found dead inside car nearly a year after being reported missing, police...
ANACORTES, Wash. (Gray News) - A 77-year-old Washington state woman reported missing nearly a year ago was found dead inside a car in Oregon. According to Anacortes police, a Silver Alert was activated for Evelyn Smith in June 2024. Authorities said the last reported sighting of Smith was at the...
