‘Slight chance’ of snow appears in next week’s Portland forecast
The holiday weekend will see sunny weather with highs in the low 50s through Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Patches of morning frost will give way to clear weather with light winds on Sunday and Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Same goes for Tuesday and Wednesday, when forecast...
Camas Battalion Chief Faces Jury After Wife’s Homicide
A veteran battalion chief with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department spent this week at the defense table in a Clark County courtroom as prosecutors argued he murdered his wife after her sudden death in January 2024. Jurors are expected to start deliberations on Tuesday, following the Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
Missing 14-year-old last seen in Milwaukie found safe, police say
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - A missing 14-year-old boy who had last been seen in Milwaukie on Thursday was found safe on Saturday, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. The boy was reported missing after not returning to his home in Southeast Portland from his school in Milwaukie on...
Two drivers hospitalized after Northeast Portland crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two drivers were hospitalized after a crash in Northeast Portland Saturday morning, officials said. Just before 9:30 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to the intersection of Northeast Alberta Street and Cully Boulevard, where they found two vehicles involved in a crash. At least one...
Mall Shakeup: List of Stores Closing in Oregon Malls in 2026
Here is the definitive guide to the major store closures confirmed for Oregon in 2026. The Headline: A major loss for the city center. Location Closing: Downtown Portland (2nd Avenue). The most headline-grabbing retail news for early 2026 is the closure of the Nordstrom Rack in downtown Portland. The Details:...
Chick-fil-A reveals grand opening date for sole Portland location
Got cow print? You might want it handy, because this well-known chicken chain is finally landing in Portland — and free meals are up for grabs. Chick-fil-A is opening its first restaurant in Portland on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 9950 S.E. Stark St., and will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Former Brush Prairie USPS Worker Sentenced for Stealing Mail, Including Prescription Medications
A former USPS worker from Brush Prairie, Washington, Darcy Rae Nolan, 57, has admitted to and been sentenced for stealing mail. Nolan, who worked as a city carrier, entered a guilty plea to the charge of theft of mail by an officer or employee, as confirmed by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon....
Coast Guard issues major decision impacting cost of Interstate 5 bridge replacement
Sen. Cantwell said the decision allows U.S. transportation leaders to complete their environmental review of the program.
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Limited Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Seattle, Portland, and Spokane
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A cooler late-January pattern is expected across the Pacific Northwest, but current signals continue to support only a limited chance for snow, with most winter impacts confined to...
This Oregon Restaurant Doesn’t Look Creepy – But Locals Whisper About the Ghost There
Tucked away in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood, My Father’s Place looks like an ordinary dive bar at first glance. Step inside, though, and you’re met with classic American comfort food, vintage décor, and a crowd that feels equal parts neighborhood regulars and curious night owls. The griddle...
