Swan Island Dahlia Festival celebrates a century and more August gardening events
Boost your gardening skills, take the opportunity to explore a new outdoor space or gather in one of Oregon’s beautiful gardens at these August gardening workshops, festivals and meetings. Events are free unless noted. Ongoing. Dahlia Festival: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 1-Sept. 30 plus Labor Day. The 2026
Deputies respond to Clackamas Town Center on report of possible gunshots
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KATU) — Deputies were called to the Clackamas Town Center on Thursday night on a report of possible shooting. No injuries were reported and deputies said they believed there was no threat to the public. They are investigating and interviewing witnesses. According to multiple witnesses that...
Highway 26 eastbound back open after semi spills load of lumber in Vista Ridge...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Traffic on eastbound Highway 26 was closed at the Vista Ridge Tunnel for part of the morning commute Friday after a semi spilled a load of lumber onto the roadway. The spill happened before 10 a.m. inside the tunnel, blocking nearly all three lanes. Crews...
This Haunted Oregon Restaurant Feels Like It Belongs In A Stephen King Story
Tucked away on NW Davis Street in Portland, Oregon, Old Town Pizza and Brewing is not your average pizza spot. This historic building carries decades of dark legends, mysterious tunnels, and at least one ghost who never quite checked out. Whether you come for the craft beer, the wood-fired pies,...
Oregon Dad Fatally Shot After Checking on Crying Woman in Stranger’s Car
Man gets asked by stranger why woman in his car is crying, pulls out gun and puts 'as many bullets' into the good Samaritan dad 'as possible' – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Portland, Oregon – A 30-year-old father was killed last summer after he appro
As the sun sets on Lloyd Center, key tenants are moving to Pioneer Place....
In 2022, Jason Leivian took a gamble. The Floating World Comics owner had spent 16 years operating a brick and mortar in Old Town Portland before opting to relocate his business across the river. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic downtown was still dismally low. Leivian knew it was time to move on.
Washington Deputy Ends Road Rage Pursuit With Perfectly Timed Grappler Deployment
A road rage incident in Washington ended with a patrol vehicle using a Grappler device to safely stop a suspect's car, preventing a potentially dangerous situation on a busy roadway. There are plenty of ways a road rage incident can spiral out of control, but few end with a patrol...
Port of Camas-Washougal to explore ‘industrial symbiosis’
The Port of Camas-Washougal will spend the next year exploring ways to attract new industries, lower operating costs for businesses and reduce waste as part of a state-funded initiative promoting a concept known as industrial symbiosis. The port is one of seven Washington communities selected to receive help through th
Cyclist dragged by Portland dump truck reaches $287,500 settlement with city
The lawsuit alleged the collision cost the biker about $70,000 in medical expenses, and could cost him around $20,000 in future expenses.
11 Standout Openings to Know Around Portland in July
PEARL DISTRICT — As of Friday, July 31, Portland’s steakhouse lineup has a new addition in the Malarkey. Promising to be as much of a visual feast (with an eclectic interior design scheme) as an edible one, this new wood-fired steak and seafood grill comes from Central Oregon-born celebrity chef Brian Malarkey and his
