The 10 safest places to live as climate change worsens
Climate change is reshaping life in the United States right now. In 2025, the U.S. Climate Extremes Index was 58 % above the long‑term average, indicating more heat and drought than in many years before, according to NOAA data. It was also one of the four hottest years in...
Man mauled by ICE K9 in Vancouver released from ICE custody
A man who was mauled by an ICE K9 during his arrest last November in Vancouver has been released from federal custody. Wilmer Toledo-Martinez is now recovering at his home, his attorney told The Seattle Times, after he was released from the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma earlier this month.
The Anthony Bourdain-Approved Pizza Joint Slinging Freshly Made Dough In Portland
The late, great television host, author, and chef Anthony Bourdain loved this Portland pizzeria known for its flavorful dough and attention to detail.
This Seasonal Milkshake Spot in Oregon Will Take You Straight Back to Childhood
Growing up means losing touch with some of life’s simplest joys, but certain places help you rediscover them. Burgerville in Gresham, Oregon, serves as one of those time machines, particularly when you order one of their famous seasonal milkshakes. Each sip brings back memories of summer afternoons and carefree...
Getting hitched at a Voodoo Doughnut shop comes with sweet perks
A curving line outside the Voodoo Doughnut shop in Old Town Portland Saturday morning was filled with couples inching toward the pink entrance of the most quintessentially Portland place. Once inside, they considered vanilla classics and tempting heart-shaped Valentine’s Day confections. Valentine’s Day is associated...
Vancouver Senior Bled Dry In Fake Lottery, Jamaican Scammer Pleads Guilty
A yearslong fake lottery scheme that drained a Vancouver senior’s life savings has ended in a federal courtroom. This week, Jamaican citizen Roshard Andrew Carty, 34, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to wire fraud after a sweepstakes scam that took more than $550,000 from a 73-year-old Vancouver woman....
In-N-Out Burger construction continues in Hillsboro
Years of rumors, anticipation and cravings for double-doubles appear to be nearing an end in Hillsboro. As of February, all construction permits have been issued and work is well underway on a new In-N-Out Burger at 11170 N.E. Evergreen Parkway in the Tanasbourne Town Center. “We sincerely appreciate the support...
This Oregon All-You-Can-Eat Is Worth the Drive Even If You’re Not in Portland
Driving south from Portland might not seem like the obvious choice for dinner, but Oregon City holds a dining secret that changes the game completely. Sumo Sushi & Grill has transformed the old Shari’s location into something far more exciting than anyone expected. Robots zip between tables delivering fresh...
Oregon Weather Alert: Feb 28–Mar 13 Increased Snow Potential Across I-84 Gorge And Cascade...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A colder late-winter pattern is expected to take shape across Oregon heading into early March, increasing the probability of below-average temperatures and a greater opportunity for snow...
The 800th ‘The Simpsons’ episode is set in Philadelphia. But Portland is in its...
The 800th episode of the longest-running primetime scripted show in U.S. history — The Simpsons — is scheduled to air on Sunday. This milestone installment of the nearly 40-year-old animated series finds the family in Philadelphia. But much of the show’s true DNA is rooted almost 3,000 miles west, in Portland, Ore.
