Portland fee waiver program hasn’t spurred massive increase in new construction
Portland’s mission to incentivize new housing construction has done little to change the sluggish pace of development in the city. According to a new city report, residential construction in Portland this year is on track to meet or slightly exceed last year’s rate. That’s despite a new program...
Parents urge PPS superintendent to slow down possible school closures
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Portland Public Schools families are concerned about what will happen next year if the school board decides to move forward with plans to close several elementary schools, a middle school and consolidate others. PPS Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong and the school board held the latest in their series of […]
Suspect killed by police identified after 2 stabbings in downtown Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspect who died after being shot by police in downtown Portland last week has been identified. On Thursday, 36-year-old Eric J. Hurtado was killed by police after he allegedly stabbed two people near a downtown Portland hotel. Hurtado’s family was notified of his death,...
Vancouver PD searching for missing person near Mount St. Helens region
The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office and the Vancouver Police Department are actively searching for a missing woman.
Retired Couple Surprised With New HVAC System Worth $16k in a ‘Feel the Love’...
An Oregon couple facing financial hardship can now endure the winter in comfort and with ‘peace of mind’ since a new HVAC system was installed in their home at no cost. Diane and Brian Johnsen of Beaverton received a complete heating and cooling system installed—valued at approximately $16,000—with the labor performed by local contractor Aviator Heating & Cooling.
Staying warm and mainly dry for another week
Skies have cleared quite a bit after the scattered showers that fell this morning and midday. Portland only picked up .01″ of rain, just enough to wet the pavement and that’s it. Other than a slight shower chance Monday (10-20% chance), most likely we’ll remain dry through at least next Thursday. The warmest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
Reed Neighborhood Association BBQ builds bonds between residents
The Reed Neighborhood Association (RNA) annual BBQ and block party this year drew families from across the neighborhood to a stretch of street on a Saturday in midsummer, turning the […]
Elephant Squashes 500-Pound Pumpkin At Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, OR – An 18-year-old Asian elephant named Samudra took center stage at the Oregon Zoo, crushing a 500-pound pumpkin during the zoo’s 28th annual Squishing of the Squash. “This year, we decided to give Samudra the spotlight,” said Steve Lefave, who oversees the zoo’s Asian elephant area....
The number of Oregonians working in Clark County has nearly doubled
Tens of thousands of people commute every day from Clark County to Portland, the typical American commute from the suburbs to the city. In recent years, there’s been a steady stream of drivers going in the opposite direction. More than 20,000 Oregon residents have jobs in Clark County, according...
DoorDash names 2 Portland pizzerias among best of 2026
To celebrate National Pizza month, DoorDash released its second-annual Battle of the Slices list -- highlighting the best small-and medium-sized pizzerias across the United States.
