Officials say the ‘camping ban’ is meant to offer resources to homeless Portlanders. None...
Alex Banuelos remembers how the rules changed Nov. 1. Banuelos, 42, said he’s been homeless for a year and a half and was living in an encampment in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood when police approached to begin enforcing the city’s ban on setting up tents or structures on public property.
Man caught living in the crawlspace of a Happy Valley townhome sentenced to prison
OREGON CITY, Ore. — A man caught living in the crawl space of a Happy Valley townhome was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison, according to the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office. The case began back on Sept. 3 of last year, when a neighbor spotted someone going...
Portland approves policy to bar law enforcement from wearing masks
Portland officials approved a policy Wednesday that supporters say could open the door for local police to stop federal agents and ask for their identification, in a move aimed at stopping potential imposters. But the plan likely faces legal challenges. The policy, led by Councilor Sameer Kanal, bans law enforcement...
Company Faces $61,000 in Fines After City Says it Removed Trees Critical to Health...
A real estate company that owns property along the Columbia Slough in Northeast Portland is facing $61,000 in fines from the city of Portland after the city says it repeatedly failed to correct code violations after removing 14 trees along the bank of the slough. The trees in questions included...
This Mysterious Historic Mansion May Be The Most Haunted Place In Oregon
Some houses whisper their secrets, but Pittock Mansion in Portland practically shouts them from its perch 1,000 feet above the city. This French Renaissance château isn’t just a stunning architectural marvel with panoramic views that’ll make your Instagram followers weep with envy, it’s also reportedly one of the most
Portland police officer on leave after domestic violence arrest is back behind bars
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland police officer arrested late last year on domestic violence charges is back behind bars after violating the terms of his pretrial release, the Portland Police Bureau said Wednesday. According to the agency, they were notified on Monday that the Sherwood Police Department was investigating...
Death of mystery kayaker with Portland ties prompts Canadian investigators to share new details,...
Canadian police are in Portland asking for the public’s help identifying a mystery kayaker found Sept. 29, 2022 off the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia who may have spent her final days in Portland or Seattle, and they provided new details about her death. Police said an autopsy could...
A 30,000 Square Foot Oregon Hardware Store Sells Vintage Doorknobs From A 1920s Bank...
You cannot find a doorknob like this at a big box store. This one came from a 1920s bank that was torn down decades ago, and now it sits in a 30,000 square foot hardware warehouse in Portland, waiting for someone who appreciates old brass and older stories. The building...
Portland City Council has approved a major overhaul to the Arts Tax. Here’s what...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council voted Wednesday to approve reforms to the Arts Tax, hiking rates for most residents while exempting those with lower income. The annual tax will increase from $35 to $50 for single filers, and to $100 for joint filers. Portland residents earning less than $20,000 individually, or
PPS, teachers union agree to 1-year collective bargaining agreement
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education and Portland Association of Teachers (PAT) agreed to a one-year collective bargaining agreement Tuesday night. The agreement was ratified by PAT union membership. PPS Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong gave the following statement regarding the
