Battle Ground School Board adopts budget with $14 million in cuts following rejected levy
The Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors approved its 2025-26 budget Monday, Aug. 25, finalizing $14 million in cuts to staffing and programs after voters rejected the district’s
4-Year-Old Calls 911 After Mother Stabbed to Death in Portland
Portland, OR – A tragic case of domestic violence unfolded in Portland when a 4-year-old girl called 911, reporting that her father had killed her mother. Neilyann Ysam, 24, was found stabbed to death on July 19, leaving her five children, all under the age of six, traumatized but unharmed.
Labor Unions Remain Strong in Oregon as National Membership Declines
On Monday, thousands of union members and their families will gather at Oaks Park in Southeast Portland for the Northwest Oregon Labor Council’s annual Labor Day picnic. The event has long been a showcase of the state’s labor movement, highlighting its enduring strength even as union membership continues to decline...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Lamb Burger At This Legendary Restaurant
Hidden in plain sight on a bustling Portland street, The Observatory has quietly built a reputation that extends far beyond city limits, drawing hungry pilgrims from every corner of Oregon for a single, perfect creation: their legendary lamb burger. The journey to lamb burger nirvana begins in the charming...
Bicyclist crashes in Washington Park, dies
A bicyclist died after crashing in Washington Park Sunday evening, Portland police said in a release.
Hillsboro to open year-round homeless shelter with 75 capacity, pets welcome
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Hillsboro is getting ready to open a new year-round homeless shelter. Once open, the shelter will be operated by Project Homeless Connect, Washington County and will be the county's first hybrid model shelter. It will hold at least 75 individuals, between 40 shelter pods and 35...
8 Enormous Swap Meets In Oregon With Bargains That Are Totally Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing swap meets in Oregon where you can find incredible deals?. These 8 flea markets offer treasure-hunting adventures and budget-friendly bargains that are absolutely worth the drive!. 1. Oregon Flea Market (Portland) This bright yellow building in Portland is a bargain hunter’s paradise. The Oregon...
Female duo indicted for Foster-Powell coin shop grand theft
Although they’ve been indicted for stealing a valuable coin from the Portland Precious Metals & Coin store on S.E. 52nd Avenue near Powell Boulevard on June 4 – Portland Police Bureau officials say the accused thieving female duo is still on the loose. The investigation began when the...
Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Early Morning Accident on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland
A pedestrian met a tragic end in the early hours of Friday morning after an accident in Northeast Portland. The incident occurred just before 4:45 a.m. on Northeast Columbia Boulevard, where Portland police found the individual deceased upon their arrival. KOIN reports that an investigation into the crash swiftly...
Felons arrested after shooting in SE Portland
Jeroshea M. Wilson and Sir James A. Williams were booked into the Multnomah County Jail two days after the August 22 shooting near SE 148th and Stark, police said in a release.
