Man arrested after late night SWAT standoff near Milwaukie
A man is in custody following a SWAT standoff at a home near Milwaukie late Tuesday night, authorities said.
10 Famous Singers from Oregon
Oregon may be known for its misty forests, rugged coastlines, and hipster coffee shops—but it’s also a hidden goldmine of musical talent. From the indie streets of Portland to the college-town vibes of Eugene, the Beaver State has produced some of the most influential and genre-defying artists in modern music....
City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates
Structures that are more than 30 feet tall are typically prohibited from residential farm zones.
Project that will build carfree bridge over Columbia Blvd is back on track
A project that will build a carfree bridge over Columbia Boulevard in north Portland is officially back on track. The project is a vital link in the North Portland Greenway Trail and the 40-Mile Loop and it will connect St. Johns neighborhoods with existing paths in and around Kelley Point Park.
Big Pink Has a New Owner
This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state. Jeff Swickard is betting that better days are ahead for Portland—and, by extension, Oregon. Swickard, 53, the founder and CEO of Swickard Auto Group, a large chain of dealerships, closed on the purchase of...
Former Portland Trail Blazer sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for raping...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of raping a woman at a party in Lake Oswego in October 2021. In Clackamas County court on Wednesday, 32-year-old McLemore was sentenced to eight years and four months...
Portlanders Speak Out on Homelessness
PORTLAND, Ore.– Portland city council’s homelessness and housing committee asked for community feedback. They had way more people than they expected show up. The meeting plan called for enough time for 6 people to testify, but 15 signed up to speak and dozens more wrote their comments, filling more than 80 pages....
Portland General Electric layoffs impact dozens of workers Tuesday
Portland General Electric laid off 53 employees Tuesday due to increased costs and customer bills.
Shelter-in-place order for Milwaukie neighborhood
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KATU) — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order late Tuesday night for the area around the 6200 block of Southeast Monroe Street. The sheriff's office sent a text to residents alerting them to the shelter in place. Several sheriff's office patrol vehicles can...
Here’s how much was spent on homeless services in the Portland area last year
Local, state, regional and federal governments, plus private philanthropies, spent $724 million on direct homeless services in the tri-county Portland area in fiscal year 2024, according to a report released Tuesday by economic consulting firm ECOnorthwest. Eviction prevention, long-term rent assistance, street...
