Armed, pot-smoking teen arrested in Gresham
A teenager smoking marijuana with his buddies was taken into custody earlier this month after allegedly threatening a man with a handgun. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Gresham Police officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of West Powell Boulevard to an apartment complex where the...
Task force seizes 3 guns, $100K, 3,500 plants in Clackamas Co. illegal grow investigation
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - More than 3,000 marijuana plants were seized earlier this month as a result of an investigation into an illegal grow operation, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. As part of the investigation, the Clackamas County Interagency Task Force (CCITF) served search warrants...
Cops Unveil Sketch In Chilling Southeast Portland Teen Abduction And Assault
Portland police have released a composite sketch of a man they say kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl in Southeast Portland last November, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward. Investigators say the victim was picked up on the 4000 block of Southeast 82nd Avenue, then...
10 High-Rated Oregon Restaurants That Are Actually Worth The Hype (And The Drive)
Think you know Oregon’s best eats? Think again. These 10 high-rated restaurants aren’t just hyped – they actually deliver, and every bite proves it’s worth the drive. I hit each spot with my appetite fully armed, and somehow every meal blew my expectations out of the water.
‘Stand by Me’ 40 Years Later: Wil Wheaton talks about making the beloved Oregon-shot...
In the summer of 1985, the town of Brownsville, Oregon (population 1,261 per the 1980 census) earned its place in cinema history, and an eventual spot on the Oregon Film Trail, when the cast and crew of a movie then titled The Body came to town for several weeks. Leading that cast were four young actors who went on...
Proposed project would tackle Willamette pollution and toxic lagoon
The Willamette River faces two big problems in Portland: a long-polluted site and a lagoon that spawns toxic algae blooms. One new proposal aims to fix them both. Why it matters: The plan could cut cleanup costs and meet state requirements to reclaim the lagoon. The latest: The parties responsible...
Five Arrests Made In Portland Copper Theft Operation
Portland Police bust a major organized copper theft operation that has damaged local businesses and critical infrastructure – including emergency services in the city. Assistant Police Chief Rob Simon says this operation caused millions of dollars in damages:. “Multiple individuals were involved, stealing copper from...
Man with history of assaults arrested after racially charged attack at Portland market
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A homeless man with a history of mental illness was arrested after shouting racial slurs and threatening people with a hammer, according to authorities. According to court documents, police were called to Pete’s Market at Southwest Fourth Avenue and Washington Street on Tuesday. A...
Dave’s Killer Bread ex-CEO turns $11.5M Lake Oswego mansion into short-term rental. What it...
Shobi Dahl, the co-founder and former CEO of the wildly successful Dave’s Killer Bread company, saved a Lake Oswego mansion from the wrecking ball a decade ago. The burlesque performer spent seven years remaking the three-acre, gated estate along the Willamette River, adding a ballroom and other luxury features. Then...
Tom’s Restaurant closed after fire sparks in kitchen grill area
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tom’s Restaurant in Southeast Portland is closed until further notice after a fire broke out in its kitchen. The restaurant, located on Southeast Division Street, posted a sign on its door informing customers of the closure following the incident. According to Portland Fire & Rescue,...

















