The surprising Oregon town where cable television was born four years before Portland got...
A small granite marker behind the Astoria Column commemorates an invention that traces its roots to the Oregon coast: cable television. In 1948 – four years before Portland got its first TV station –Astoria residents were already watching broadcast television, thanks to Leroy Edward “Ed” Parsons. Using a system of...
‘Crackhead’ Thief Caught Smashing a Car Window in Orgeon to Steal Student’s Books: ‘He...
A shocking video recorded earlier this week shows a man breaking into a car in Portland, Oregon, to steal a bag containing only school books, sparking both outrage and disbelief among viewers. The footage, shared on Reddit, captures the moment the thief shatters the vehicle’s rear window and quickly grabs the bag...
Portland Police Says A Welfare Check Of A Man Slumped At His Car Steering...
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police arrested a man Tuesday night after he was found slumped behind the wheel of a running vehicle. Officers from the East Precinct responded around 10:20 p.m. to reports of 34-year-old Cory Holland of Portland unresponsive at a stoplight near Northeast 139th Avenue and East Burnside...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Insane Deals At This Flea Market
There’s a reason people are willing to drive an hour or more to get to Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market in Eugene. Actually, there are about a thousand reasons, and most of them involve prices that make you wonder if someone made a mistake with the decimal point. The phenomenon of...
Even With Steady Increase In Foot Traffic, Some Downtown Portland Businesses Not Seeing Results
According to the Portland Metro Chamber, two-million more people visited downtown Portland in 2025 than 2024, which was an almost seven percent increase. “That it’s really events and things that are happening in downtown (Portland) that are bringing people in,” Southpark Seafood’s Jason Gerlt said. “(With) promotions...
Say a final farewell to Barnes & Noble store after chain confirms May 2...
A FAVOURITE bookstore will shut up shop for good soon. Longstanding bookstore Barnes & Noble is closing the page on one of their shops in just a matter of weeks, it has been announced. The Barnes & Noble in Portland, Oregon will close for good on May 2 in a...
Latest atmospheric river breaks Portland daily rainfall record
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland set a new daily rainfall record at Portland International Airport on Monday as an atmospheric river event took place. The airport recorded 1.08″ of rainfall which breaks the old record of 1.07″ set on the same date in 1950. Other locations in...
Portland neighborhood ranks among USA Today’s 10BEST arts districts
One of Portland's most colorful neighborhoods was recognized in USA Today's 2026 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards, which featured award winners within some of the best places for art in the United States. USA Today asked a group of industry experts to nominate finalists across 10 categories, including best art museum,...
Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Cops Collar Suspect After Cash Grab at Vancouver Towne Pump
Vancouver police moved quickly Tuesday night after an alleged robbery at the Towne Pump convenience store along East Fourth Plain Boulevard, wrapping up the case almost as fast as the suspect allegedly grabbed the cash. Officers say that just after 8:30 p.m., a man slipped behind the counter at the...

















