Trailer Fire Displaces One Resident in Vancouver Neighborhood
A fire in a travel trailer used as a permanent residence in Vancouver was quickly contained, displacing one person but causing no injuries. Vancouver, WA. — The Vancouver Fire Department responded Tuesday morning to a fire involving a travel trailer being used as a permanent residence in the 10400 block of Northeast...
New Portland deli puts a Northwest spin on Jewish, Italian classics
On the corner of Southeast Division Street and 35th Avenue, a bowl of Jewish wedding soup tells the story of Dream Deli. Matzo balls float alongside Italian pork meatballs in a warm, comforting broth, blending two traditions in a single bowl. “Pairing these two tiny little orbs of either gluten...
Man shot, injured in SE Portland; No suspects found, police say
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was shot and injured in southeast Portland on Tuesday night, according to police. Just before 9 p.m., officers with the Portland Police Bureau were sent to the area of Southeast Grand Avenue and Southeast Yamhill Street after reports of a shooting. They found a...
CVS to close downtown Portland pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy will close its downtown Portland location this spring. The pharmacy, located across from Pioneer Courthouse Square on the corner of Southwest Morrison Street and Broadway, will close March 5. A sign appeared outside the store this week sharing the date, as first reported by The Portland Business Journal.
What policies say about unmarked police vehicles used by ICE in vehicle pursuits
"Despite what we see in popular culture, the high-speed chase is not — nor should it be — a routine part of law enforcement work."
This Haunted Oregon Hotel Locals Say You Should Never Stay Alone
Spending a night at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon completely changed how I think about ghosts. This sprawling 74-acre property began as the Multnomah County Poor Farm in 1911, and apparently, some residents never checked out. Walking the historic halls after dark, I heard footsteps that weren’t mine,...
69-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in SW Beaverton
BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) - A woman died after being hit by a car in southwest Beaverton on Saturday, and police are asking anyone who saw the crash or has more information to contact them. Just before 7 p.m., officers with the Beaverton Police Department were sent to the area of...
3 Portland Perfume Shops Offer 3 Distinct Ways to Try and Buy Fragrance
Gone are the days when the only way to test a new scent was to visit a department store or flip through a magazine. Portland actually punches above its weight in perfume stores per capita—and variety. From the historic to the hard to find and even a DIY option, these Portland shops make perfume shopping accessible...
1 dead after house fire in Vancouver
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A house fire in Vancouver on Wednesday morning claimed the life of one individual and a dog, Vancouver Fire announced. The fire occurred around 7:45 a.m. at 2305 E. 6th St. “A total of seven Vancouver Fire units were dispatched, with 22 firefighters responding to the scene. The incident...
30 years later: Remembering the deadly PNW flood of 1996
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s now been 30 years since the devastating flood of 1996 impacted much of the Pacific Northwest. The multi-day event caused millions of dollars worth of damage and cost eight people their lives. The flood of 1996 was known as the 100 year flood. The impacts of freezing temperatures, snow, a...
