Darcelle XV carries on drag queen’s legacy by giving back through Christmas Eve dinner
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Volunteers and employees of Darcelle XV in Portland's Old Town carried on a tradition older than 20 years, honoring the city’s most famous drag queen and her legacy, by feeding those without a home this Christmas Eve. According to Kevin Cook, an emcee at...
Pedestrian hit by Amtrak declared dead at Oregon City train station
A person was killed after being hit by a train at the Oregon City train station on Christmas Eve, and an investigation is ongoing.
Lawsuit claims BNSF illegally placed boulders to block homeless camps in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The City of Vancouver is suing a railway company over placing boulders outside its property. The lawsuit is against Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, alleging that the company placed large boulders outside its property without proper permits, posing a danger to the public. Filed...
North Portland crash victim identified, police seeking more information
Police have identified a man killed in a North Portland crash, and they are seeking more information.
In-Custody Death at Multnomah County Inverness Jail Sparks Major Investigation in Portland
An adult who was in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail has died, according to a social media post from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. The death occurred at the facility located at 11540 Northeast Inverness Drive in Portland. The East County Major Crimes Team has been activated to conduct a...
‘Rare real estate development’: Portland’s Acropolis property listed for sale
The property belonging to a landmark steakhouse/strip club in Southeast Portland has been listed for sale.
Portland Term of the Year: “Doom Loop”
Want to roll a grenade into holiday conversations in Portland? Bring up the “doom loop.”. At WW, we’ve decided it’s the term of the year. In the strictest definition, a doom loop starts when remote work frees people from commuting downtown. Office buildings tumble in value, shrinking property tax collection....
Cowlitz County man accused of killing and hiding tenant’s body in barrel
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New details have emerged in the case of a Cowlitz County man who allegedly killed someone and hid the body on his property. The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased victim as 71-year-old Dennis Eugene Schmitt on Wednesday. As KOIN 6 News previously reported, 67-year-old...
Vancouver picks new fire chief from Los Angeles fire department
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The city of Vancouver has selected a new fire chief after a nationwide search. Fire Chief John L. Drake II will step into the role later this month with 38 years of firefighting previously, having previously served as chief deputy of emergency operations and acting chief at the Los Angeles City...
These 13 Oregon burger joints still serve griddled burgers without shortcuts
Craving that sizzling edge and deep beefy crust you only get from a hot steel plate You are in the right state. Oregon is packed with burger spots that still do it the old school way no shortcuts and no gimmicks. You will taste the care in every smash sear and stack. Bring an appetite and a little patience because...
