Heartbreak in Vancouver as Packed Church Honors Slain Sports Bar Regular
City Harvest Church in Vancouver was packed on Saturday as friends, family and coworkers gathered for a celebration of life for Corey Jones, the local man shot and killed after a confrontation at a neighborhood sports bar in early January. Car-club buddies, neighbors and colleagues filled the pews, trading stories...
Oregon–Washington Weather Alert: Late-Winter Warm-Up Builds by Early Next Week
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A noticeable late-winter warm-up is taking shape across Oregon and Washington, bringing a stretch of above-normal temperatures and a quieter break from the active winter pattern that...
Oregon unions band together for Portland ‘Labor Against ICE’ protest
A large protest, dubbed “Labor Against ICE,” is expected to start near the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on Saturday. At least 30 unions endorsed the protest and planned to attend in some fashion. Organizers told OPB it’s a level of union turnout not seen for many years in Portland.
Celebration of life held for Vancouver bar shooting victim
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A celebration of life was held for a Vancouver man who died in a shooting at a bar earlier this month. Corey Jones died on January 3 after an altercation with another man at the Off-Ramp Sports Bar in Vancouver turned deadly. The argument began inside but escalated once the two men went...
iCandy opens expansion location in Downtown Troutdale
A group of confectionary purveyors have opened an expansion location inside an iconic Downtown Troutdale location, delighting everyone with a sweet tooth. iCandy celebrated the grand opening of its expansion Saturday, Jan. 31, into the Troutdale General Store building, 289 E. Historic Columbia River Highway. “Opening...
Beaverton turns 133 years old on February 10th, Happy Birthday, Beaverton!
The road to Beaverton’s incorporation as a city began with the 1840s westward migration. Pioneers settled where the indigenous Atfalati people had occupied the Tualatin Valley for thousands of years in a traditional homeland they called Chakeipi (meaning “Place of the Beaver”). The first land claims in what is now...
Readers Respond to an Upscale Preschool Where a Well-Known Chef Makes the Snacks
Everybody loves a secret menu. How else can you explain Oregonians’ fixation on the day they can enjoy animal-style fries without a drive to Woodburn? And yet, do we detect a hint of class envy in the responses to the news that Micah Camden, longtime king of the Portland drive-thru, has turned his attention to...
Multnomah County green-lights Halsey Street improvements
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on Thursday adopted plans for a project to create a safer and more accessible three-mile stretch of Northeast Halsey Street. The project is in the early design phase. Since 2017, Fairview, Wood Village, Troutdale and Multnomah County have worked together to create a shared...
Woodburn man accused of crashing car into deputy vehicle in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Woodburn man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a deputy car in Portland. Jose Gabriel Herrera, 21, is also accused of driving recklessly and eluding law enforcement. At 2:13 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau said an officer who was on patrol in the...
10 Oregon Buffets That Bring the Wow Factor
Oregon’s buffet scene is built for serious grazers who crave variety, value, and a little adventure in every plate. From coastal grill spreads to sushi lines that seem to go on forever, these spots deliver flavor without fuss. You will find casual rooms buzzing with families, friends, and travelers...
