Portlanders call for community unity at memorial for gun violence victims
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portlanders took a moment to remember those lost to gun violence Saturday at an event called “Unity in the Community.”. The event was held to help raise awareness of the crisis and call for unity, remembrance, and bring some healing to the families impacted by gun violence.
Oregon Will Pay $6 Million After Man Murders Wife and Her Sister When Court...
In a tragic train of miscommunication, two Oregon sisters were shot and killed by Carlos Jimenez-Vargas (46) when he was released from custody with an ankle monitor that was not activated to prevent him from making contact with his wife. The State Will Pay the Two Families a Total of...
Missing Child Alert: Authorities Seek Public’s Help to Find 11-Year-Old Sophia Alonzo
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, has issued a missing child alert for 11-year-old Sophia Alonzo, who disappeared from Portland on August 28. Authorities believe she may be in danger and are urgently seeking help from the public. Description of Missing Child.
First Look at New Bike Lane — and One Less Car Lane — on...
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portlanders have a new bikeway to explore, and it’s turning heads. The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has officially unveiled changes to Northeast Broadway between NE 7th and 26th, where one car lane has been removed to make way for a dedicated bike lane. The...
City of Portland recovers $6.7M from phishing scheme
The city of Portland announced Friday that it has recovered the $6.7 million dollars it sent to a person posing as a vendor on the $2 billion Bull Run water filtration project. Portland rolled out a new vendor management system earlier this year. In February, a person posing as a...
Food Events at Cedar Creek Grist Mill
Nestled along the banks of Cedar Creek in Woodland, Washington, the Cedar Creek Grist Mill opens its doors every Saturday for visitors who want a trip back in time. Make the drive to the historic landmark during an upcoming food event. Visitors who step inside are transported back in time...
‘A lot of frustration’ as families call on Portland Public Schools to install AC...
PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland Public Schools released students two hours early Friday due to warm weather, sparking frustration among parents who say the district needs to do more to prepare its aging buildings for the start of the school year. Students began leaving Sabin Elementary in Northeast Portland at...
Readers respond: Fix Portland’s high-tax system
Thank you to David Newson for his well-thought-out piece explaining that we must manage tax programs in this area or face an economic exodus. (“Opinion: Reforming Portland’s high-tax system will protect programs, not gut them,” Aug. 24). Newson’s piece is perfect. And all the suggestions he highlighted...
Permanent version of Portland’s York bust, removed after vandalism, is in the works
The bust replaced one of pioneer and newspaper editor Harvey Scott, which was toppled amid a series of racial justice protests.
Jonas Brothers, Ice Cube featured on Portland’s September 2025 concert lineup
The Jonas Brothers are commemorating their 20-year anniversary as a group.
