Vancouver WA

Featured picture for "Man arrested after late night SWAT standoff near Milwaukie"

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.
Featured picture for "10 Famous Singers from Oregon"

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....
Featured picture for "City gives go-ahead to Oaks Amusement Park ride met with backlash from bird advocates"

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.
Featured picture for "Project that will build carfree bridge over Columbia Blvd is back on track"

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.
Featured picture for "Big Pink Has a New Owner"

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...
Featured picture for "Former Portland Trail Blazer sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for raping woman"

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...
Featured picture for "Portlanders Speak Out on Homelessness"

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....
Featured picture for "Portland General Electric layoffs impact dozens of workers Tuesday"

Portland General Electric layoffs impact dozens of workers Tuesday

Portland General Electric laid off 53 employees Tuesday due to increased costs and customer bills.
Featured picture for "Shelter-in-place order for Milwaukie neighborhood"

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...
Featured picture for "Here’s how much was spent on homeless services in the Portland area last year"

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...

Trending Posts