Long-defunct Oregon Zoo train could return with renewed commitment from local leaders
The zoo operated the Washington Park loop from 1960 to 2013 before nixing it to accommodate a new Elephant Lands habitat.
Is this the culprit for those ‘WTF level’ booms echoing across Portland?
For once it wasn’t the upstairs neighbor’s late-night bongo session that punctured the peace and quiet around 11:20 p.m. Sunday evening. It was a boom, and by any measure, a big one. Confronted with the cacophony, many Portlanders took to social media, where one user inquired about the...
Portland Rocked By Mystery ‘WTF‑Level’ Booms As Officials Hunt for Source
Thunderous booms that some Portlanders are calling "WTF‑level" have rattled windows and set dogs barking across the city this week, sending neighbors and emergency dispatchers scrambling for answers. The blasts, reported on multiple nights and again during the afternoon, triggered 911 calls and a citywide wave of...
Amazon pulls ‘Melania’ movie from Lake Oswego theater over jokes on marquee, owner says
A local independent movie theater in Lake Oswego says Amazon is upset at the way they marketed the new ‘Melania’ movie and has pulled their screenings.
The highest-paid cardiologist in the 10 largest Western cities
The highest-paid cardiologist in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $997,400 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Cardiologists earn an average of $432,490 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries of the highest paid...
This Haunted Oregon Theater and Pub Still Gives People the Creeps After Dark
I never thought a night at the movies could feel unsettling, but the Bagdad Theatre in Portland quickly changed my mind. Opened in 1927, this ornate old gem has been dazzling audiences for almost a hundred years, yet its most talked-about performances supposedly happen long after the lights go down.
Portland office tower sales prompt worries over tax revenue
Deeply discounted office tower sales — including some landmarks of the Portland skyline — show how far the city's commercial real estate market has fallen. Why it matters: The fallout is now hitting property tax revenues, pressuring city and county budgets to do more with less money. By...
Woman pleads guilty to SE Portland smoke shop burglary
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 39-year-old woman pleaded guilty in Multnomah County court after a burglary at a Southeast Portland smoke shop in November. Amber Marie Turner pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree burglary on Thursday, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. Turner has been...
The Enormous Flea Market In Oregon Where $30 Fills Your Backseat With Bargains
In the heart of Portland lies a bargain hunter’s paradise where thirty bucks can transform your empty car into a treasure chest on wheels – welcome to the Portland Flea Market, where wallet-friendly finds and one-of-a-kind discoveries await around every corner. Ever had that magical moment when you...
Two injured, three detained after shooting at NE Portland motel
Four suspects were arrested after a man and woman were shot at a Northeast Portland motel, officials said.
