Portland man accused of hitting cars at 100 mph, fleeing with $6K — while...
A Portland man is accused of weaving his Mercedes through traffic at over 100 mph, crashing into two cars and then running away with thousands of dollars in cash on Friday — while wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor that tracked his every move. Antonio Chris Hall, 23, was booked...
Ordinance creates ‘safe school zones’ in Multnomah County, prevents syringe distribution
A new ordinance was approved that prevents mobile syringe distribution near schools in Multnomah County, officials announced.
7 Noteworthy New Portland-Area Food and Drink Openings, June 2026
ST. JOHNS — Good news, fish and chips fanatics: There’s a successor to the popular and much-missed Arlo’s Fish & Chips at the St. Johns Food & Beer Porch pod: Hey Hey Paula. After a several-year hiatus following the death of Arlo’s co-owner, Larry, Jess and Adam of the pod’s Two of Us breakfast cart relaunched the cart
‘Significant resources’: Tigard police investigating 2 ‘violent’ assaults
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Tigard police announced Thursday that they are investigating a pair of unrelated “violent” assaults that occurred over the weekend. Both cases required “significant police resources,” officials said. The first assault took place on Saturday around 3:30 p.m. in the 11600 block of SW Gallo Avenue.
Oregon Teen Became Trapped in Blackberry Bushes
Stock image by TorriPhoto/Getty Images A 14 year old did not likely have "get trapped in blackberry bushes" on his Bingo card, and yet, that's exactly what happened to him. The post Oregon Teen Became Trapped in Blackberry Bushes appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
Barking Dog Laws in Oregon: What Neighbors and Dog Owners Need to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dog that won’t stop barking can turn a quiet neighborhood into a daily source of stress. Whether you’re the neighbor losing sleep or the dog owner getting a knock on the door, understanding Oregon’s barking dog laws gives you a clear path fo
Downtown Portland Loses a Black-Owned Southern Brunch Staple
Grits N’ Gravy, a longtime breakfast and brunch restaurant in downtown Portland, will permanently close on June 25, 2026. The restaurant is ending the journey of five years of serving Southern cuisine to the neighborhood. Grits N’ Gravy Closes After Five Years in Downtown Portland. In a recent...
Washougal Lumber Co. to close after 117 years
One of Washougal’s oldest businesses is shutting down. The Washougal Lumber Co., which has served customers since 1909, will close its doors for the final time on June 30. “We are a historical landmark in Washougal, (right there) with the Pendleton Woolen Mill,” co-owner Brett Scott said. “I’m very thankful for this gr
“This is a big mistake:” Tigard Splash Pad Shut Down for the Summer
Tigard’s Universal Plaza Splash Pad was closed for the summer after its plan review application was not approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). At a June 24 city council meeting, Tigard Parks and Recreation Manager Rick Gruen said they were in the process of seeking contractors to modify the splash pad to meet O
Bicyclist dead, driver charged after crash in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A 19-year-old bicyclist has died after being hit by a car in Hillsboro on Tuesday night. Hillsboro Police say officers responded to a crash involving a car and a bicycle near E Main St and NE Century Blvd at around 8:50 p.m. The bicyclist, 19-year-old Conor...
