Multnomah County’s ban on flavored tobacco stands as appeals court declines review
The Oregon Supreme Court will not review an appeal of its 2025 decision affirming counties' power to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Crews battle solar panel fire at Beaverton townhome
A homeowner and neighbor helped prevent a rooftop solar panel fire from spreading into a Beaverton townhome Monday afternoon, officials said.
A Los Angeles Pizza Veteran Is Opening a New Pizzeria This October
Edna’s Pizzeria is coming to 10933 SE Main Street in downtown Milwaukie, with owner Joram Young confirming to What Now Portland that an October opening is planned. The new pizza parlor will take over a suite in a space that was identified as the perfect spot for a neighborhood pizzeria after Pietro’s Pizza vacated its
Grass fire under control after downed power lines shut down TV Hwy west of...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A grass fire caused by downed power lines is now under control on Tualatin Valley Highway, just west of Aloha, authorities said. The blaze is now contained, thanks to a response from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. While there were some traffic disruptions earlier in the afternoon, by 6 p.m., t
Drivers used mortars, fireworks, lasers during Portland street takeovers over the weekend: Police
Multiple arrests were made and cars were towed following a police response to illegal street takeovers in Portland over the weekend.
Beaverton man accused of reckless burning after firework-lit grass fire
A 19-year-old man was arrested for throwing an illegal firework that ignited a grass fire in Beaverton, prompting a response from firefighters who quickly contained the blaze before it could spread.
Armenian National Extradited to the United States Pleads Guilty to Ransomware Extortion Conspiracy
PORTLAND, Ore.— An Armenian national extradited from Ukraine to the United States pleaded guilty yesterday for his role in Ryuk ransomware attacks and an extortion conspiracy targeting companies throughout the United States, including a technology company operating in Oregon. Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 34, pleaded gui
Frozen Custard Invasion: Freddy’s Plots 20 Spots Across Portland And Beyond
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has its eye on Oregon, with a plan to open at least 20 franchise restaurants across the state. The expansion would bring the Kansas-born steakburger and frozen custard chain into new neighborhoods throughout the Portland metro and across Oregon. As reported by Portland Business Jo
Woman allegedly stabbed by family member in Portland; suspect taken into custody
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A man was arrested after police said a woman was stabbed by a family member Sunday in the 16000 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. On Sunday, July 12 officers responded to a report of a woman who had been stabbed by a family member. Police said officers were able to safely get the victim and ad
Wildfire smoke in the jet stream may bring haze to Portland as temps reach...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Mostly sunny skies are greeting residents across the Pacific Northwest this Monday morning. Some wildfire smoke is visible north of Portland. “The smoke is wrapped up in the jet stream,” said Storm Tracker 2 Meteorologist Matt Gontarek. “We will watch to see if it brings some haze today.”

















