One of Portland’s best-known bands is losing its lead singer, for now
Pink Martini, one of Portland’s favorite bands, will be down a lead singer for the next two years. China Forbes “will step away from touring with the band for a two-year sabbatical,” according to a press release from the group, posted Monday to Instagram. Forbes and bandleader...
The Under-The-Radar Vintage Clothing Store In Oregon With Awesome Deals You’d Never Expect
Tucked away on Southeast 37th Avenue in Portland, Magpie Vintage is the fashion equivalent of finding an original Picasso at a garage sale – unexpected, thrilling, and worth bragging about to everyone you know. The moment you spot the colorful stained-glass transom window above the entrance at 1300 SE...
‘Stranger Things’ star is in a movie that’s filming in Portland
Two stars who have attracted attention and solid reviews for their recent work are appearing in a movie that’s filming in Portland. Maya Hawke, who had a breakout role in “Stranger Things,” and lent her voice to the animated hit, “Inside Out 2,” is co-starring with Lewis Pullman (“Thunderbolts,” “Lessons in...
Elmer’s Restaurants taking over several old Shari’s locations in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — After Shari’s shuttered all its Oregon locations earlier this year, another staple in the diner game is stepping in to take over some of those iconic hexagonal buildings. Shari’s, a beloved breakfast chain known for its late-night food and pies, abruptly closed all its locations...
Readers respond: Blame on Higgins is hogwash
In a recent letter to the editor, the writer put the blame for Higgins Restaurant’s problems on the owners, (“Readers respond: Higgins to blame for its troubles,” July 20). “They have priced themselves out of the Portland market,” the letter writer said. We say hogwash!
Police ID driver accused of hitting 2 pedestrians while fleeing officers in NW Portland
Amin Noor Mohamed, 28, was arrested after allegedly hitting two pedestrians while fleeing from police in a stolen Kia in Portland's Pearl District on Sunday.
Intersection Where a Driver Killed Tom Amato Still Isn’t Improved
In early 2024, a car hit and killed 71-year-old Tom Amato at the intersection of Southeast Woodstock Boulevard and 97th Avenue in the Lents neighborhood. His death came nearly six years after the city first promised to make the intersection safer, deeming it a particularly dangerous place for motorists and...
Here is how much you need to make to buy a home in Portland
Things aren't improving for aspiring homeowners in Portland, but it could be worse.
Elk Pose Threat To Safety: One Neighbor Is Raising The Red Flag
Teresa Grossen has lived in Helvetia, Oregon, for decades. Her family name is synonymous with the word “Helvetia,” which refers to Switzerland. The Grossens arrived in the area in the […] The post Elk Pose Threat To Safety: One Neighbor Is Raising The Red Flag appeared first on The Hillsboro Herald .
Authorities clarify man went missing in Columbia River retrieving ball
A man who entered the Columbia River to retrieve a ball did not surface Sunday night, according to Vancouver officials.
