PPS furloughs put district in ‘uncomfortable position’ as union demands clarity
The Portland Association of Teachers union has expressed distrust in the Portland Public Schools' handling of a $14 million budget deficit, citing a lack of transparency and respect for educators.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by two cars in North Portland Thursday morning
A pedestrian was killed Thursday morning after being hit by two cars in North Portland, officials said.
Mother, daughter charged in Portland bar fight that fractured employee’s jaw
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland woman and her family are facing a myriad of assault charges after getting into a fist fight with staff at a popular dive bar. Marchelle Quiana Swafford, 30, is accused of hitting a Sandy Hut employee in the mouth while holding a bottle of pepper spray. The employee was […]
Superintendent: 5-10 Portland schools may be closed next year
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The superintendent of Portland Public Schools says the district is addressing a budget deficit with temporary furloughs for central office leadership and staff. Plus, there is a possibility of closing five to ten schools because of next year’s shortfall. That deficit is projected at $50...
EV driver shares honest 24-hour experience trying to snag a free at-home charger: ‘I...
"Being able to charge at home is what owning an EV is what it's all about." EV driver shares honest 24-hour experience trying to snag a free at-home charger: 'I had the very same ... experience' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Atmospheric river pushes in, bringing rising rivers, mountain snow and 40 mph gusts
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The first push of the latest atmospheric river has arrived. Rain totals across the region range from .20” in the Portland area to 2" along the western slopes of the coast range. WEATHER | Latest Storm Tracker 2 Forecast. “The rain will continue throughout...
Update: Mt. Bachelor offers statement on death of Portland skier at resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said Tuesday. Emergency responders were dispatched to the ski and snowboard resort at 2:22 p.m. after reports of an injured skier on the Wanoga Way ski trail, the Deschutes...
Michelin-starred chefs, Food Network celebrities flock to Portland for special dinners
Chef Gregory Gourdet’s upcoming collaboration with Atomix, the New York restaurant ranked No. 1 in North America, will likely go down as the local food event of the year. But Kann isn’t the only local restaurant rolling out the red carpet for a visiting chef, or series of chefs.
Authorities arrest suspect in fire that torched prominent Portland deli
Portland authorities arrested a 56-year-old woman in connection with an early morning fire at Elephants Delicatessen on Northwest 22nd Avenue Tuesday, the Portland Fire Bureau said. The bureau identified the woman as Catherine E. Stough and said she’d been booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on...
Portland spends $2M a year collecting Arts Tax checks. This city leader hopes to...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Portland Arts Tax could soon get a makeover. The controversial $35-per-year tax is something that everyone who earns money is supposed to pay to help support arts organizations and pay for music and arts teachers in schools. But it has caused problems, including sending...
