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Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dog that won’t stop barking can turn a quiet neighborhood into a daily source of stress. Whether you’re the neighbor losing sleep or the dog owner getting a knock on the door, understanding Oregon’s barking dog laws gives you a clear path fo

Grits N’ Gravy, a longtime breakfast and brunch restaurant in downtown Portland, will permanently close on June 25, 2026. The restaurant is ending the journey of five years of serving Southern cuisine to the neighborhood. Grits N’ Gravy Closes After Five Years in Downtown Portland. In a recent...

One of Washougal’s oldest businesses is shutting down. The Washougal Lumber Co., which has served customers since 1909, will close its doors for the final time on June 30. “We are a historical landmark in Washougal, (right there) with the Pendleton Woolen Mill,” co-owner Brett Scott said. “I’m very thankful for this gr

Tigard’s Universal Plaza Splash Pad was closed for the summer after its plan review application was not approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). At a June 24 city council meeting, Tigard Parks and Recreation Manager Rick Gruen said they were in the process of seeking contractors to modify the splash pad to meet O

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A 19-year-old bicyclist has died after being hit by a car in Hillsboro on Tuesday night. Hillsboro Police say officers responded to a crash involving a car and a bicycle near E Main St and NE Century Blvd at around 8:50 p.m. The bicyclist, 19-year-old Conor...

Latte Stone Cafe, a woman and Chamoru-owned specialty café, is set to open in August at 2340 NW Westover Road in Portland, taking over the former El Mezcalito space near Fish & Rice, owner Davina Armstrong-Cruz confirmed to What Now Portland. The café will bring house-roasted specialty coffee, vegan pastries, and Chamo

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) - Dozens of people showed up on Wednesday evening at the scene of the crash after learning the 14-year-old victim was in the hospital in critical condition. “It’s a tragedy all the way around,” said neighbor Diane Jantze. The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday...

HOMEOWNERS are facing $700 more in taxes thanks to multiple new rate hikes. While millions of Americans wait for delayed tax refunds, residents of Portland, Oregon, aren’t so lucky. Tax hikes have been imposed on multiple amenities, including transportation, water and energy. For example, a new transportation utility f

Portland's Owner Demands 'Public Money ONLY' For Arena Upgrades, And Nobody Is Ready For It Alright, Emerald City, grab a pint and pull up a chair, because our neighbors to the south just dropped a bombshell that's got us shaking our heads down here. You know how it is, we bleed green and blue, we live and die with our

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A song of blessing echoed through Bethany Lutheran Church on Wednesday morning as sunlight filtered through its stained-glass windows. But community leaders say the story of the land beneath the church began long before the building was ever built. The Oregon Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Ch