Oregon man killed landlord after verbal dispute
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Falls City man was found guilty of shooting and killing his landlord back in 2024, the Polk County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. According to the DA’s Office, Terry Lawrence Allwen, 63, fatally shot his landlord, 79-year-old Bo Johnson, after a verbal dispute on May 31, 2024....
Busy Hands Montessori in Portland abruptly closes after ‘mass resignation’ of teachers
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Montessori school in Portland suddenly closed its doors this month after many staff members resigned on the same day, leaving families scrambling to find new schools for their young children. Busy Hands Montessori officially shut down on March 14, one day after multiple educators left...
Portland City Council to weigh new transportation fees as PBOT funding crisis grows
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland officials are weighing new fees on residents and businesses as the city’s transportation bureau faces a growing funding crisis and a multibillion-dollar maintenance backlog. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has a maintenance project backlog that has grown to $6.6 billion. More...
Oregon’s ‘best donut shop’ is a spot Portlanders may not have heard of
Of the sugary confections Portland has perfected, doughnuts are probably high on the list. If Voodoo Doughnut isn’t your speed, a similarly nostalgic bite can be found at Coco Donuts, Sesame Donuts or Blue Star Donuts — the latter of which recently ranked in the United States’ top 10 doughnut shops.
Highly critical Portland Arts Tax audit focuses attention on proposed grant changes
Leaders of small and midsize Portland nonprofit arts organizations are praising a recent city audit that documented a long history of multiple problems with the city’s controversial Arts Tax. The audit was released on March 18, shortly before the deadline for commenting on changes being proposed to the program...
Rising fuel costs strain Oregon seafood industry, raising concern over prices and supply
PORTLAND, Ore. — High gas prices are taking a bite out of Oregon’s seafood industry, increasing costs for businesses and raising concerns about potential supply shortages. Transporting fresh seafood from the coast requires significant fuel, and those rising costs are now being passed along to distributors and...
Portland restaurant owner with family in Oahu watches from afar as Hawaii faces historic...
The photos hanging in Ohana Cafe remind Matt Ho of home on the island of Oahu. But right now he’s watching from afar as the island suffers the worst flooding it’s seen in years.
3 guns seized, 4 people cited after police disrupt street takeover near Lloyd Center
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Four people were cited after police broke up an illegal street takeover near the Lloyd Center early Monday morning. During the early morning hours of March 23, officers were notified of possible street takeover events in the areas of Northeast 158th Avenue and Northeast Airport Way and...
This Old-School Oregon Italian Deli Is a Tasty Trip Back to a Bygone Era
Ever caught yourself humming an old radio tune while waiting for lunch? Then the scent of fresh-baked focaccia drifts by. That’s exactly the moment that pulls me back to a tiny, old-school Italian deli tucked away somewhere in Oregon. This place doesn’t just serve sandwiches; it offers a slice of history.
Lake Theater & Cafe manager discusses the famous marquee and running an independent movie...
Every community has fascinating people. Meet ours. People You Should Know is a recurring feature introducing readers to the neighbors, creators, professionals and personalities who add character, depth and everyday intrigue to the place we call home. These are the People You Should Know in Lake Oswego, West Linn and...
