Oregon Teen Became Trapped in Blackberry Bushes
Stock image by TorriPhoto/Getty Images A 14 year old did not likely have "get trapped in blackberry bushes" on his Bingo card, and yet, that's exactly what happened to him. The post Oregon Teen Became Trapped in Blackberry Bushes appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
Hot air balloons makes unscheduled landings on King City golf course, in neighborhood
KING CITY Ore. (KPTV) - Two hot air balloons made unscheduled landings in King City ahead of the Tigard Festival of Balloons, which begins Friday, according to a King City spokesperson. Police said officers confirmed everyone landed safely after the balloons encountered a lack of wind that caused altitude issues....
Barking Dog Laws in Oregon: What Neighbors and Dog Owners Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dog that won’t stop barking can turn a quiet neighborhood into a daily source of stress. Whether you’re the neighbor losing sleep or the dog owner getting a knock on the door, understanding Oregon’s barking dog laws gives you a clear path fo
East Portland Pedestrian Pinned Under Pickup As Gresham Driver Faces DUII Rap
A Gresham woman is facing a slate of charges after a June 16 crash in East Portland that left a man trapped under a pickup and rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Investigators say the driver swerved into a parked Ford F-150 near Southeast 148th Avenue and Stark Street, shoving the truck into a pedestrian who
Bicyclist dead, driver charged after crash in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A 19-year-old bicyclist has died after being hit by a car in Hillsboro on Tuesday night. Hillsboro Police say officers responded to a crash involving a car and a bicycle near E Main St and NE Century Blvd at around 8:50 p.m. The bicyclist, 19-year-old Conor...
Rep. Wise Urges Stronger Oversight After Preliminary Review Questions Millions in Homelessness Spending
A preliminary fiscal review commissioned by Multnomah County has raised significant concerns about the management of public funds intended to support homelessness services, prompting calls for stronger financial oversight and accountability from state leaders. The review identified approximately $3.6 million in questio
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in Aloha Area; Suspect in Custody
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — An officer-involved shooting early Wednesday morning is under investigation after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a man vandalizing a business in the Aloha area. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately
A New Café Is Bringing Island Flavors and Community Vibes to NW Portland
Latte Stone Cafe, a woman and Chamoru-owned specialty café, is set to open in August at 2340 NW Westover Road in Portland, taking over the former El Mezcalito space near Fish & Rice, owner Davina Armstrong-Cruz confirmed to What Now Portland. The café will bring house-roasted specialty coffee, vegan pastries, and Chamo
Dozens gather at crash scene after teen seriously hurt in Beaverton
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Dozens of people showed up on Wednesday evening at the scene of the crash after learning the 14-year-old victim was in the hospital in critical condition. “It’s a tragedy all the way around,” said neighbor Diane Jantze. The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday...
Homeowners face $700 extra in fees as officials slam ‘unnacceptable’ situation
HOMEOWNERS are facing $700 more in taxes thanks to multiple new rate hikes. While millions of Americans wait for delayed tax refunds, residents of Portland, Oregon, aren’t so lucky. Tax hikes have been imposed on multiple amenities, including transportation, water and energy. For example, a new transportation utility f
