Vancouver WA

Laronda Marie Bronson would be 61 now. She's been missing from Portland, Oregon, since November 19, 1982, and was last seen standing at a bus stop. Her photo above is age-progressed to 57 years.

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Botto’s BBQ might not have the name recognition of local titans like Podnah’s or Matt’s, but for local barbecue fans, it’s got the cult following of a...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A water main break caused a downtown Portland street to be shut down for hours has been fixed, but officials warn that traffic will continue to be affected well into Saturday night. Brandon Zero of the Portland Water Bureau told KGW that he expects Northeast Multnomah...

State watchdogs have publicly named the two Vancouver police officers who opened fire during a late-night confrontation in December, and the city has released video of the encounter - a fresh jolt of attention for an investigation that is still very much alive. The shooting happened around midnight on Dec. 27 in the...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A landslide closed a section of Interstate 5, creating miles of traffic backup near Woodland, Wash. early Saturday morning, transportation officials say. According to the Washington Department of Transportation, the debris slide was first reported just after 3:30 a.m. on the highway near Dike...

Picture the scene I fell into after a long drive through Oregon’s rolling hills: a modest town and a river that glitters like polished glass. Nearby, a steakhouse serves plates that arrive oversized and perfectly charred. The moment the first forkful hits the palate, you realize the experience is...

BEAVERTON, Oregon — A Beaverton family that has spent years searching for a replacement gene for their son’s rare genetic disorder says they are seeing encouraging progress. Linda and Tommy Pham say their 6-year-old son, Raiden, was diagnosed in 2021 with UBA5 disorder, a neurological disease affecting fewer...

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Detectives are searching for a man convicted of domestic violence crimes and fled before his sentencing, according to the Vancouver Police Department. On Saturday, police put out a call, asking the public to help locate Brock J. Hamm. According to the agency, Hamm has a felony warrant for his arrest.

McMenamins has provided a sneak peek at one of its newest properties: the Taft Hotel in downtown Portland’s West End neighborhood. In-progress construction photos show clawfoot tubs, original 1906 architectural features, and new original murals themed around the songs “Because the Night” by Patti Smith, “Fire It Up”...

Going to your first powwow is exciting, but it can also be nerve wracking, especially if you don’t know what to expect. In reality, there’s nothing to be afraid of. You’ll be able to watch some amazing dancers, listen to drums and meet new friends. I didn’t...