Portland Mayor Wilson reflects on first year, highlights success of 1,500 shelter beds
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mayor Keith Wilson laid out several ambitious goals for Portland through his first year in office, and in a letter sent out Tuesday, he reflected on what transpired through 2025. The mayor took office as the city transitioned to a new form of government. Portland left...
One of Portland’s Few Black-Owned Music Venues is Facing Eviction
One of Portland’s few Black-owned music venues is facing eviction from its location in Southeast Portland. The Heights lounge and event space was founded in 2024 by local musician Jermaine Malone. Since then, it’s operated out of a 3,800-square-foot space on SE Foster Road. The lounge features a rotating calendar of...
Portland office sales will drive millions in property tax losses: year in review
The invisible hand of the free market isn’t done boxing Portland. The city’s office market, in particular, had a bruising year that foretells a contentious 2026. A look back at 2025 shows a year of big building sales across the skyline that city officials and real estate leaders say will eventually nudge Portland...
Portland-area high school ensemble will become first Oregon band to participate in the London...
The Glencoe High School band is heading to London for the new year. The band, which includes 44 Hillsboro students, will become the first Oregon band to participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade, according to a report from KOIN 6. The London New Year’s Day Parade will...
Despite DOJ Intervention, Portland Police are Still Killing People in Mental Health Crisis
Teri Johnson never expected justice. Her brother Damon Lamarr Johnson died in June after being restrained by Portland police for several minutes as they tried to take him into custody for behavioral health evaluation. A medical examiner’s report concluded Johnson 52, died of a prone-restraint-induced cardiac arrest,...
Person found dead, suspect in custody after disturbance at home near Hillsboro shopping center
A person was found dead and a suspect was taken into custody after a disturbance with a weapon at a home near a busy shopping center over the weekend.
Portland metro partygoers offered free public transit, reduced rideshare prices on New Year’s Eve
PORTLAND, Ore. — Getting home safely this New Year's Eve will be easy, cheap or even free of charge in the Portland metro area, thanks to a big push from local transit officials in recent years to offer an alternative to inebriated driving. TriMet, C-TRAN and Portland Streetcar are...
‘The Evergreen’: ‘At Work With’ an Oaks Park ride operator, a traffic flagger and...
What’s the philosophy behind enjoying a good roller coaster ride? What should travelers keep in mind as they’re waved through a construction site on the road? What’s it like to care for cattle at 4,200 feet elevation (and what’s the mooood on the range)? 🐮. As...
Suspect at large accused of stabbing two men in NE Portland
Richard Scott Stuart, 54, is accused of two counts of attempted murder following two stabbings in Northeast Portland on December 24, and is still at large.
Three suspects accused of stealing $26,000 from Ulta stores in Portland, Gresham
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Three suspects are accused of stealing more than $26,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty stores in Portland and Gresham, according to the Multnomah County Organized Retail Theft Task Force. Christina Stern, Ollie Brumfield, and Marissa Aguilera were arrested in connection with thefts at three...
