Environmental approval secured to build Columbia River ship turnaround
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers granted an environmental approval last month to a project to dredge a 1,000-foot-wide deep water ship turn around in the Columbia River near the Port of Kalama and
This Hidden Surf Gem Can Be Found on the Oregon Coast
Escape the crowds and catch a wave at Short Sands Beach, a secluded summer haven for surfers, hikers, and beach lovers.
Healthcare workers picket at Kaiser Sunnyside over national contract negotiations
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KPTV) - Healthcare workers and union members picketed outside Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside facility Monday morning, demanding the company return to negotiations for a national contract. The informational picket began at 6 a.m. and was organized by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health...
Vancouver mayor shares updates on new fire chief, I-5 bridge project
On AM Extra's Mayor Monday we traveled across the Columbia River to check in with one of the biggest communities in the Portland metro area.
Dog dies in Beaverton fire
A residential fire in Beaverton on Sunday afternoon engulfed a bedroom in flames and killed a dog, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to the scene after a neighbor saw white smoke coming from the roof and called 911, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said in a statement. Fire officials didn’t...
This famous mansion owned by a former Trail Blazer is for sale at $3.8M
A lofty contemporary mansion for sale that was once owned by former Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner in Portland’s West Hills has wraparound terraces, a rooftop lounge and a pool and spa deck, all offering views of the city skyline and Cascade mountains. Inside, the glass-walled great room spans...
Multnomah County Burglary Task Force Secures First Conviction With Two-Year Prison Sentence
Portland, OR. — The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced that its Burglary Task Force secured its first conviction following a guilty plea entered on February 5, 2026. Amber Marie Turner, 39, pled guilty to one count of Burglary in the First Degree and was sentenced to two...
Large police presence in Southeast Portland after reports of shots fired
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A large police presence was seen early Monday morning after reports of shots fired in the Lents Neighborhood of southeast Portland. According to dispatch logs, the shots fired call was reported at 2:27 a.m. in the area of Southeast 91st and Foster. Several K-9 units...
Court docs: Teen sues TriMet after security guard lies about why he pepper sprayed...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A teenager is suing TriMet and security guard Steven Hollinghurst for battery and negligence stemming from an incident last August outside the Gresham Transit Center. According to the lawsuit, Hollinghurst had no justification or reason to pepper spray Noah Sumpter and his group of friends.
Protesters gather at Portland mayor’s house to demand city revoke ICE facility permit
Protesters gathered outside of Mayor Keith Wilson’s home on Saturday to demand the city revoke the permit for Portland’s lone ICE facility.

















