‘The Evergreen’: Portlanders are feeling nostalgic about the Lloyd Center mall as closure approaches
After 66 years, the Lloyd Center Mall is scheduled to close for good this summer. The current owners plan to tear it down to build a new mixed-use development in its place. The mall holds a special place in many Oregonians’ hearts — from the iconic ice rink to its memorable 1990s jingles and its recent indie retailer renaissance.
Oregon estate with an English rose garden straight out of a Jane Austen novel...
A three-acre Oak Grove estate southeast of Portland, with a brick tea house and a formal English-style rose garden evoking the setting of a Jane Austen novel, sold in 30 days. A section of River Forest Creek flows through the property, adding to the ambiance. The Colonial Revival mansion, built...
Heat advisory sends crowds to Sauvie Island as Portland temperatures soar into the 90s
PORTLAND, Ore. — Temperatures soared to 90 degrees Sunday as the Portland metro area was under a heat advisory. A burst of heat this significant is unusual this early in the year, and many people took advantage of it. “They say April showers bring May flowers, but I guess...
Woman in critical condition, 2 others hurt after three-car crash in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - Multiple people were hurt in a three-car crash in Vancouver on Sunday night. At about 10:16 p.m., Vancouver Fire crews responded to a crash on Mill Plain Boulevard in the area of Southeast 124th Avenue. Officials said crews found a crash scene spanning several blocks with multiple people hurt.
Readers Respond to Home Forward CEO Pay, Taxing Vacant Properties, and Reviving the River
I’ve been following your journalism in WW regarding all things Home Forward in recent weeks [“Frequent Flyer,” April 15]. I appreciate that you present an honest and unbiased appraisal in your writing. Thank you for your straightforwardness. I’m feeling irritably churlish and sullen, however, when I consider...
Caught on Camera: Detached garage burns in Milwaukie
MILWAUKIE Ore. (KPTV) - A detached garage burned in Milwaukie on Saturday afternoon, according to firefighters. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., crews with Clackamas Fire were sent to a house on Southeast River Forest Place where they found flames burning in a garage that was separated from a house by a breezeway.
Oregon high school track and field bests: Another week, another state record
Newberg senior Sophia Castaneda spent her first two years in high school chasing Lake Oswego’s Josie Donelson as Donelson eventually broke Maria Mutola’s 33-year-old state record in the 400 meters and became the first Oregon girl to break 53 seconds in winning the 6A title in 2024. “I...
Evergreen Outpost is Bringing a New Breed of Food Pod to East Vancouver
Move over, basic parking lots…there’s a new “top dog” in town! If you’ve driven past the Dutch Bros on 138th Avenue recently and wondered why the dirt is moving, we’ve got the scoop. Construction has officially kicked off on Evergreen Outpost, a massive new hangout hub that’s about to make East Vancouver the envy of the Clark County food scene.
2 people found seriously injured after reported assault in NE Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two people were found with serious injuries after a reported assault in northeast Portland on Sunday evening, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. At 8:30 p.m., officers with the Portland Police Bureau, along with fire crews, were sent to the area of Northeast Killingsworth Street and Northeast 64th Avenue after reports of an assault.
Mother’s Day is approaching. Here’s where you can book brunch in Portland
With a $49 pre-payment required per person, Janken’s Mother’s Day brunch will feature Japanese-Korean fusion dishes.

















