Vancouver farm takes produce to Latino communities shaken by immigration crackdown
Colorful produce fills black plastic crates in the common room of a housing complex in Woodland, Washington. People buzz about, picking out the best dark green poblano chilis, thick bunches of cilantro and bright red Roma tomatoes. Maria Calderon stands next to a table of pink, yellow and brown Mexican...
Student hit by car outside Vancouver elementary school
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Parents at an elementary school in Vancouver, Washington, are raising concerns about safety at a nearby crosswalk after a student was struck by a car while walking to school. The incident happened Thursday morning near Edgewood Elementary School. According to the school district, the student was...
Driver narrowly avoids creek plunge after truck crash in Vancouver
A man was taken to the hospital and is being investigated for driving while intoxicated after he crashed a pickup truck into a guardrail, nearly falling several feet into a creek in Vancouver.
Effects of heavy rains persist throughout Portland area
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days of heavy rains are taking their toll and triggering rescues in Washington County. Meanwhile, rivers in eastern Multnomah County are still hours from reaching their peak, as of Friday afternoon. The west side is still reeling from the storm — from a car engulfed in floodwater to roads...
Spice Freaks Rejoice: Baka Umai’s Ramen Den Turns Up Heat On NW 23rd
Baka Umai, the Hawthorne ramen shop that built a following for fiercely spicy bowls, has quietly opened a second outpost in Northwest Portland called the Ramen Den. The new den soft-opened earlier this year and is already serving the full ramen menu in a dimmer, more intimate dining room with table service....
Estimated completion date for upgrades to Abernethy Bridge could be pushed back
Although the contractor is expecting to complete the work in early 2028, ODOT staff have identified ways to recover the schedule.
Car crashes into school bus carrying children in Vancouver
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - A car crashed into a school bus in northeast Vancouver on Friday afternoon, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., fire crews and deputies were sent to the intersection at Northeast 99th Street and Northeast 23rd Avenue after reports of the crash.
Portland lawmakers want to raise wages for ride-hailing drivers; Uber says proposal could chase...
Portland lawmakers are pursuing a measure they hope will boost wages for Uber and Lyft drivers by restricting how much the ride-hailing companies can collect on passenger trips. Those companies fiercely oppose the proposal and warn it could trigger a big increase in their prices; Uber says it might leave the city...
For Pi Day 2026, check out these Oregon deals from Portland to Salem
Oregonians looking for an excuse to enjoy a slice of pie will have one on March 14, also known as National Pi Day. Every year, Pi Day — not to be confused with National Pie Day, which occurs on Jan. 23 — turns a mathematical constant into a food-focused celebration, with some restaurants and bakeries across Oregon...
Mud, water prompts partial closure of N Interstate Ave in North Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Mud and water have prompted a closure of N Interstate Avenue southbound in North Portland on Thursday afternoon. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says the southbound lanes of N Interstate Ave have been closed at N Russel Street as of 2:18 p.m. Drivers are asked to...
