Portland teacher laid off amid PPS budget cuts says hardest part leaving her students
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The last day of school was supposed to mark the beginning of summer break for Lincoln High School history teacher Xochitl Truss. Instead, it marked the end of her job. "I found out on the last teaching day, June 4," Truss said. Truss is among...
Lake Oswego temple wins award for its rose garden
The Portland Oregon Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lake Oswego received an award for its rose garden last month and invites the public to walk around the temple grounds. The temple was recognized by the Royal Rosarian Foundation, the charitable nonprofit branch known to...
Surge of interest in the skilled trades among women
Oregon Tradeswomen, a nonprofit group that recruits and prepares women to enter construction and other skilled trades, is seeing a big increase in interest. About every three months, Oregon Tradeswomen puts a cohort of 24 women at a time through a 192-hour training that includes OSHA-10 certification and field trips to
IBR Receives Federal Record of Decision but Major Funding Questions Remain Unanswered
Neighbors for a Better Crossing calls for independent oversight, a complete funding plan, and greater financial transparency before procurement begins. PORTLAND, Ore. / VANCOUVER, Wash. — In response to yesterday’s announcement that the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program has received its federal Record of Deci
Retired Portland police officer gets 60 days jail for assaulting, stalking ex-girlfriend
OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - A retired Portland Police Bureau officer was sentenced on Wednesday in Clackamas County Court to 60 days in jail for assaulting and strangling a former girlfriend, according to the district attorney’s office. Jimmy Lee Pryce Jr., retired on May 29 after 27 years working...
From pharmacy to antique mall to mini-mall: Milwaukie’s most storied building is reinventing itself
From breweries to bakeries, vintage stores to salons, the redevelopment project will bring an exciting retail boost to its corner of downtown Milwaukie.
Fourth of July fireworks shows across Oregon
Looking to find somewhere to watch fireworks this Fourth of July?. A few cities, including Portland, have banned the use of fireworks, especially as much of the Pacific Northwest faces high fire danger. If you are looking for a professional fireworks show to watch, here is a list of events...
Better-Than-Expected Springer Runs & Trophy Trout
While the Portland Harbor bite is still in play, action slowed a bunch from the previous week. Catch rates dropped off for spring Chinook, but trollers can bank on fair to good fishing for the next few weeks or longer, especially given the fact that the run is coming in better than expected.
Portland police seek help finding 81-year-old man considered endangered
Police are asking the public for help in finding a missing and endangered man. Kenneth L. Jeffries, 81, left the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center at 3710 S.W. US Veterans Hospital Road at about 6 a.m. Thursday and did not return, according to the Portland Police Bureau. While he had...
Mt. Tabor Open, Waterfront Blues Festival among Portland weekend events
Angelique Francis, Curtis Salgado and Cymande are among the performers coming to this year’s Waterfront Blues Festival.

















