Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze at industrial warehouse in Argay Terrace neighborhood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters have battled a two-alarm blaze at a commercial building in the Argay Terrace neighborhood. Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the scene near Northeast 127th and Marx Street around 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, after someone called to report smoke spreading from a nearby structure. Crews...
Federal agents stopped Portland Uber driver to detain 2 passengers, driver says
An Uber driver says she was surrounded and stopped Tuesday by federal immigration agents in Portland who demanded she unlock her doors so they could detain the two passengers she had picked up from Union Station. Hannah Armstrong, 28, of Battle Ground, Washington, said she was nearing the end of...
Police receive nearly 200 tips as they continue manhunt for suspect who shot two...
PORTLAND, Ore. — On day four of a manhunt for a suspect who shot and wounded two officers on Monday, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) says it is working through a high volume of tips from the community. PPB spokesperson Mike Benner says of the 180 tips the bureau...
Will gold mining return to Oregon? What this Portland historian learned from the past
Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era.” Its author, Portland historian William F. Willingham, hopes it will raise awareness of an important aspect of Oregon history that’s...
A Beaverton charter school says it will go its own way
Board members from the Hope Chinese Charter School have turned down the Beaverton School District’s offer to become the district’s second Chinese dual language program. Instead, the 400-plus student school will retain its charter school status, and continue searching for a new campus, since it is outgrowing its...
9 Tiny Oregon Diners That Serve the Best Breakfast in the State
Oregon has always been a haven for food lovers who crave authentic, down-home cooking served with a smile. Across the state, from the misty peaks of Mt. Hood to the bustling streets of Portland, tiny diners are dishing out breakfasts so good they’ve become the stuff of local legend. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill...
Former Portland Fitness Trainer Pleads Guilty After Using Charity Donations to Fund Drug Habit
Ryan Tong, a former Orangetheory Fitness coach, pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges for diverting at least $24,000 in charitable donations for his personal use in the Multnomah County Circuit Court yesterday. Ex-Orangetheory Trainer Pleads Guilty To Diverting Donations. The Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ)...
Train Crash Chokes SE Clinton Crossing as Crews Swarm In
Traffic around one of Southeast Portland's most notoriously tight rail crossings ground to a halt Friday morning after a crash involving a train near SE 12th Avenue and SE Clinton Street. The incident was reported around 11:20 a.m., and both police and fire crews responded to the scene. According to...
Warehouse fire Saturday in Northeast Portland causes no injuries
No injuries were reported after a large warehouse caught fire early Saturday morning in Northeast Portland, despite a list of conditions that made attacking the blaze more difficult than normal. Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a fire in a commercial building around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, near...
This Oregon Donut Shop Makes Flavors So Bold, The Line Starts Before The Doors
I have a serious sweet tooth, and Oregon has a way of making it feel like a lifestyle. I rolled up to a donut shop where the flavors were so bold, the line started forming long before the doors even opened. Watching locals stake their spots was like observing a delicious ritual.
