Washington’s Historic State Park Overlooks The Columbia River With Camping, Rock Climbing, And Hiking
The Columbia River Gorge between Portland and Hood River, Oregon, is an iconic Pacific Northwest destination, with 80 miles of jaw-dropping scenic vistas. Quaint Hood River is internationally known for its world-class wind sports and vibrant wine and craft beer scene. But by driving just a wee bit further east and crossing the Columbia River, you can visit one of the Gorge's...
Skeletal remains found two decades ago identified as missing Hawaii man after cold case...
A two-decade-old cold case involving scattered skeletal remains in Portland has finally been solved, with the victim identified as 47-year-old Robert Horton.
In‑N‑Out Burger opening 5 new locations in 5 states
While California remains In‑N‑Out’s largest market by far, the chain has been steadily expanding eastward over the past decade.
Driver arrested for DUII after crashing into tree, leaving scene in Gresham
A 24-year-old woman was arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants after police said she crashed into a tree and left the scene in Gresham early Monday morning.
‘Menacing delusions’: Neighbors, coworkers, reported numerous concerns about man who attempted to blow up...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — When a man who drove an explosives-filled vehicle into one of Portland’s most storied athletic clubs this weekend, one thing was immediately clear: there had been signs. Court filings obtained by KOIN 6 News show that the man, 49-year-old Bruce Valentine Whitman, had long struggled with mental health and had received […]
Major route through downtown Portland closes for 5 weeks this fall: What you need...
Southbound travelers through downtown Portland will face a significant detour beginning in early September as the Oregon Department of Transportation works on Interstate 5 near the Rose Quarter. The elevated structure just south of the Moda Center has ruts, cracks and potholes from decades of heavy use and Pacific Northwest...
‘I forgive him’: Son faces mother’s killer in court
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More than two years after a young mother was gunned down in Southeast Portland, her family came face-to-face with the man responsible — ending in a guilty plea, a 22-year prison sentence and a moment of forgiveness that stunned the courtroom. On Monday, William Watson pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, felon […]
Letter to the editor: Washington Needs A Change In Direction
The State of Washington is not what it used to be. It ranks last or near the bottom in many respects. I have always thought its finances were a little wobbly, and now we hear that S&P and
Columbia Slough cleanup brings neglected waterway back to life
Behind a chain-link fence at the end of a road in Northeast Portland, a stretch of one of the city's most neglected and polluted waterways is getting new life. Why it matters: The Columbia Slough, which runs parallel to the Columbia for about 19 miles, has been turned into a natural oasis in a heavily industrialized pocket of Portland.
Man Admits to Pointing Laser at CBP Helicopter — Then Went Inside and Went...
According to reporting by KATU, a serious aviation safety incident unfolded in Aloha, Oregon, when a man on the ground aimed a high-powered laser at a law enforcement helicopter preparing to land. The aircraft involved ... Read more
