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It’s sunny skies now, but Portland just experienced some very soggy days. Between Tuesday and Friday, the Portland International Airport was doused with around 4 inches of rain, according to data collected by the National Weather Service. The “long-duration atmospheric river” set multiple records in Portland, said...

Ever walked into a place in Oregon that feels like stepping into Grandma’s kitchen? I did, and the moment I sat down, the aroma of buttery biscuits, creamy mac-&-cheese, and slow-cooked collard greens wrapped around me like a warm hug. The buffet spread was a comforting parade of Southern...

There’s something magical about finding a restaurant that feels like it was made just for you, and Oregon is full of those hidden gems that locals fiercely guard. I’ve walked down quiet side streets, followed aroma trails, and been welcomed into kitchens where the menu changes daily and the hospitality feels personal.

PORTLAND, Oregon — Firefighters from Portland and Vancouver contained a fire Sunday afternoon at a small concrete storage building on Hayden Island, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Crews responded to the fire at a storage building adjacent to the Denny's restaurant on Hayden Island, Portland Fire & Rescue...

During a seven-hour “priorities-setting” discussion on March 7 led by a Texas consulting firm, Portland city councilors spoke mostly about hopes and dreams, despite facing a difficult budget year in which they will likely be forced to cut millions from current programs and services. Little, if any, discussion...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington man who fled to Portland after being convicted for domestic violence charges was taken into custody late Saturday night, Vancouver police said. Officials previously warned the public earlier that day that Brock Hamm was on the run after he failed to appear for his sentencing...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Amy Madigan, a trustee of Portland’s Reed College, won the Academy Award for best supporting actress at Sunday night’s ceremony. A veteran television, film, and stage actress, Madigan won for her role as Aunt Gladys, the main antagonist of the Zach Cregger’s supernatural mystery horror,...

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...

I didn’t expect a schoolhouse in Oregon to feel rebellious. I pushed open heavy doors and suddenly the echoes of classrooms turned into a playground for adults. Craft drinks hiding in former boiler rooms, chandeliers dangling over chalkboards, and menus that dared me to taste something daring. Every corner...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After days of rain, the Pacific Northwest is still in recovery mode from flooding that has caused mudslides, evacuations and highway closures. Even as the weather has gotten drier and milder on Saturday, compared to days before, some homes are still being impacted by the shifting earth. In...