Vancouver WA

Times are tough. Inflation increases, wages stagnate, government programs are cut and some families are struggling just to feed themselves and keep the lights on. Portland General Electric is attempting to aid customers with that last challenge with its Income-Qualified Bill Discount program and reports that many easte

RIDGEFIELD, Wash. (KATU) — Ridgefield, Washington’s fastest-growing city according to census data, has seen sprawling development in recent years with little pushback. However, the latest plans for residential, commercial and tourism development along the city’s waterfront have a number of residents up in arms. “In Apr

The demolition of the Centennial Mills building in the Pearl District could kick up asbestos-laden dust, but city and state officials insist residents near the fire-ravaged structure have nothing to worry about. The controlled explosion to topple the water tower atop the building, which happened on Monday, is the first

If education is indeed the great vehicle of social and economic mobility, then higher education is no longer delivering the promise of the “American dream.” In fact, this “dream” has become a fiscal nightmare. Colleges and universities saw 9,000 job cuts and buyouts in 2025, and several college closures, mergers, and l

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A propane tank leak briefly prompted a shelter-in-place alert for residents in Hillsboro on Sunday night before firefighters quickly got the situation under control, authorities said. At about 8:30 p.m., the Hillsboro Fire and Rescue said they responded to a report of a strong gas odor near the

The city of Troutdale is seeking input on a proposed pedestrian bridge that will get folks across Southwest 257th Avenue more safely. The roadway is a busy five-lane freight route with heavy truck traffic, which often makes the intersection at the Historic Columbia River Highway uncomfortable and challenging for people

Oregon Health & Science University’s former health system chief executive is suing the university for $15.5 million, alleging OHSU fired him after he raised concerns about patient safety, discrimination and the use of public money. Tarek Salaway, who was ousted from his $1.4 million-a-year job in April after less...

A fire-damaged building in Northwest Portland could in time reopen as a food hall. Elephants Delicatessen’s flagship restaurant — which opened at 115 N.W. 22nd Ave. more than two decades ago — has been closed for nearly six months. In March, an early morning fire tore through the building, causing the roof to collapse

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A vehicle associated with two men who have been missing for nearly a year was found in Tillamook County on Friday, officials said. Eddie Hair, 67, and Scott Smith, 68, have been missing since September 2025. Officials say the two friends were believed to be preparing for an outdoor trip, possibl

An Amber Alert was issued Monday for 7-month-old Marcello Martinez after he was reportedly taken from the Vancouver area by 37-year-old Raul Martinez.