‘Negligent discharge’ of Vancouver officer’s gun at police precinct under investigation
An internal investigation is underway after a police officer discharged a firearm at the West Precinct in Vancouver, Oregon on December 8, prompting the department to request an external third-party investigation.
Portlanders leaving low-income apartments for market units: 5 takeaways
A rush of bond-funded affordable housing construction in the past decade has aimed to house low-income and homeless Portlanders. But compressing rents between regulated and market apartments, paired with administrative stumbles and rising evictions, has left a significant share of those publicly subsidized units...
Former Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell starts new law enforcement job
When Portland police officials announced last month that former Chief Chuck Lovell was leaving the city for another law enforcement job, they declined to name the public entity. On Monday, the Port of Portland confirmed that 52-year-old Lovell became a captain with the agency on Dec. 30. Lovell, who became...
Man injured, suspect at large after Monday night North Portland shooting
A man was shot in North Portland Monday night, and no suspect has been found, officials said.
Pothole suspected as primary cause of cyclist’s death
I’m typing this on my phone while standing at the corner of Southeast Division and 52nd, where a man died while bicycling Monday night. It happened around 8:30 pm at the southwest corner of the intersection. The man, who I’ve identified as Mike Sloan, appears to have been riding eastbound prior to the crash....
Venezuelan restaurant owner celebrates Maduro’s arrest from Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The U.S. intervention in Venezuela has been met with a mix of reactions across the country and in Portland. Venezuelan immigrants living in the city say it has been a shocking weekend for their families overseas. Inside a food hall in the Lents neighborhood is a...
Ritz-Carlton Condos Are Selling for Half-Price in This West Coast City
Homebuyers can live a life of luxury within an iconic brand as developers change sale tactics to help revitalize the city's downtown.
Driver dies, car catches fire after high speed NE Portland crash
A driver died late Monday night after being ejected from their car following a crash, officials said.
Two popular Oregon-founded cannabis edible brands plan merger
Grön will continue operating under the same name if its pending merger with Wyld is approved.
TriMet eyes eliminating Bus Line 82 in south Gresham
TriMet is seeking community input via open houses and surveys while mulling a proposal package that includes eliminating bus service in south Gresham. The transit organization is trying to bring service levels in line with revenues by reducing duplicate efforts and making the bus and MAX system more efficient. The...
