‘Light rail to nowhere’? Surging costs undercut I-5 bridge transit plan
A ginormous cost increase to construct a new bridge linking Washington and Oregon is forcing state leaders and program managers to rightsize public expectations for the megaproject. And, some say, downsize the vision for a marquee component — light rail. City officials in Vancouver, Washington, are incensed that plans
Murder, assault convictions overturned in shooting outside Moda Center
A state appellate court has thrown out the murder, assault and weapons convictions for a man sentenced to life for a deadly shooting outside the Moda Center after a comedy show in October 2018. The Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday found that the trial judge should have instructed jurors...
Portland City Council advances foie gras ban to second reading
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland City Council is debating the possibility of banning certain force-fed poultry products, including foie gras. Foie gras is the liver of a fattened duck or goose and is a menu item at some Portland-based restaurants. The group Pro-Animal Oregon says photos show the inhumane way animal
One of Portland’s Most Beloved Sushi Concepts Is Getting a Permanent Home
Sushi Fukami , one of Portland’s most celebrated omakase concepts, is graduating from pop-up to permanent with a new downtown location at 1128 SW Alder Street. It will be in an intimate space of about 700 square feet near the entrance of Multnomah Whiskey Library, according to The Oregonian. The intimate storefront, pr
Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after car crash in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A car crashed into a man crossing a SE Portland street early Thursday morning and left him with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Portland police responded to the crash at SE Grand Avenue and Pine Street around 2:55 a.m. and found EMS treating the man while the driver remained on scen
I-5 car fire stops traffic on in Southwest Portland, one person hospitalized
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A car caught fire on Interstate 5 Thursday morning, slowing traffic into Southwest Portland. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, a car fire on I-5 near the Terwilliger Boulevard exit closed all southbound lanes. Portland Fire & Rescue said the car fire extended into...
Second Chance: Two elder pups looking for family to live out golden years
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A pair of cute ‘ol gals are ready to spend their golden years with a loving family. Coco and Sammy are two elder dogs looking for a new forever home to live out their golden years. Sam Ellingson with Humane Society for Southwest Washington joined us on AM Extra to introduce […]
Southeast Portland vintage shop hit by vandalism and burglary within weeks
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland clothing store is dealing with quite the financial setback after it was vandalized and then broken into just weeks apart. Midtowners Market is a vintage consignment shop and a hub for local vendors to sell their pieces. “I like to save things so...
Troutdale woman sentenced to federal prison for dumping 500K gallons of wastewater in Hillsboro
A Troutdale woman will serve federal prison time after prosecutors said she illegally dumped roughly 500,000 gallons of industrial wastewater laced with hydrofluoric acid and heavy metals into the Hillsboro sewer system. Kayla Hartley, 36, received a five-month sentence, a $25,000 fine and three years of supervised rel
‘Loony Toon’ sentenced to 20 years for shooting at Milwaukie officers during traffic stop
MILWAUKIE, Oregon — A man who shot at officers while fleeing a traffic stop and eliciting a three-day search last year has pleaded guilty. Loony John Franklin Kolb Toon, 43, was convicted on four counts of first-degree attempted assault with a firearm, unlawful use of a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, and se
