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Following an investigation, Multnomah County has fired the leader of its large network of community health clinics. That leader, Anirudh Padmala, tells WW he is being made a “scapegoat” in a “power struggle” after having endured months of harassment. Padmala has spent the past year as...

A fox parasite that can spread to dogs and humans has made another appearance in the Pacific Northwest, researchers at Washington State University said Tuesday. Commonly known as the fox tapeworm, Echinococcus multilocularis is native to Europe and Asia. It infects foxes and coyotes, and can also affect dogs. When it a

Portland Fire & Rescue crews rushed into the Boise neighborhood on Monday after a caller reported the smell of smoke inside a home, according to the bureau. Engine 24 arrived to investigate, and firefighters checked for any active fire and tried to track down the source of the odor. As of the initial response, official

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Metro area's homeless shelter systems are undergoing major changes as one nonprofit provider officially shuts down and the city restructures several shelter sites. Sunstone Way, which operated more than 300 shelter beds across Multnomah and Clackamas counties, permanently closed Tue

Alaska Airlines is expanding its aircraft maintenance with a new 125,000-square-foot hangar facility at Portland International Airport that will allow maintenance technicians to work on up to three narrowbody aircraft or two widebody aircraft at a time. On June 16, Alaska Airlines broke ground on the building, which wi

Entity Lounge, a new deep listening lounge from husband-and-wife team Michael and Jamie Manahan, is set to open in August at 4536 SE Hawthorne Blvd, the couple confirmed to What Now Portland. The concept is equal parts neighborhood bar and immersive music experience, with a program built around beer, wine, and sake dur

Another top Portland official has received a hefty payout to resign for undisclosed reasons, becoming the latest beneficiary of the city’s sweetheart severance policy. Amanda Garcia-Snell, who led the problem-plagued Office of Community & Civic Life for less than 18 months, accepted just over $91,000 and six months of

PORTLAND, Ore. — One person was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The crash was reported at about 3:27 a.m. near Northeast Lombard Street and Northeast 72nd Avenue. Officers arrived minutes later...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A homeless services provider responsible for operating six shelters across Portland is now under criminal investigation. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that an investigation is underway to determine whether any criminal conduct occurred at Sunstone Way and who may be inv

Looking for nostalgic diners in Oregon that feel like a trip back in time?. These 7 diners serve up classic comfort food and old-school charm that’ll make you smile!. 1. Kristi’s 50’s Cafe (Lebanon) Walk up to Kristi’s 50’s Cafe in Lebanon, and you’ll immediately notice the...