Sheriff: Gun found in child’s lunchbox at SW Washington daycare
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KPTV) - A gun was found inside a child’s lunchbox at a southwest Washington daycare on Thursday, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Staff at Kiddie Academy called the sheriff’s office just before 9 a.m. on June 26 to report finding the gun.
Public Health urges caution for families traveling to states/countries w/ measles outbreak
EUGENE, Ore. — With Oregon facing it's first confirmed case of measles, summer vacation for students is a reason for added precaution, according to health officials. An adult in Multnomah County is believed to have contracted the disease while outside of the United States for several weeks, health officials said.
Downsizing of anchor tenant tips major downtown Portland building into loan default
U.S. Bancorp Tower is “Big Pink” for its hue. 1000 Broadway is the “Ban Roll-On Building” because it’s an architectural deodorant stick. Now another of Portland’s whimsically nicknamed office towers, the staid and mysterious “Black Box,” is in default on a $63 million loan, its lender says in new court records.
Driver hospitalized after crashing through guard rail on I-5 in Clark County
A driver was hospitalized after what Clark County officials described as a "violent" single-car crash on I-5 Thursday morning.
New limited-entry permit required at Sauvie Island on summer weekends
A new permit will be required to park at popular beaches on Sauvie Island during weekends and holidays this summer due to major traffic and parking problems at the wildlife area north of Portland, officials announced June 27. Vehicles will need one of a limited number of Sauvie Island Beaches Passes, in addition to...
OR Minimum wage is going up
SALEM – The minimum wage for Oregon will increase on Tuesday, as it does every year. The state is divided into three different regions, with different minimum wage rates for each. Rates in our region, which is considered non-urban will increase to $14.05 per hour. The standard areas will...
ICE raids shake Oregon’s wine industry
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Fancy new Amtrak trains are coming to the Pacific Northwest
It’s about to get a little nicer to go by train in the Pacific Northwest. Amtrak has unveiled a sneak peek at its new Airo trains, a fleet that will be rolled out across the country in 2026 and that the company promises will “elevate the journey” and “transform the travel experience.”
Camas adopts new RV rules
Recreational vehicle owners living in or visiting Camas may be surprised by a new law limiting RV and trailer parking, storage and occupancy within the city limits, including on private property. The new law prohibits RV and trailer parking in city parks, including parking lots, unless there are spaces specifically...
3 accused of committing violence toward federal officers during anti-ICE protests in Portland appear...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three people appeared in a federal court in Portland on Thursday after being accused of assaulting federal officers and other crimes amid ongoing protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on South Macadam Avenue. One of the defendants faces a felony attempted assault of...
