New charges filed against suspect in Vancouver child molestation case
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) — A man arrested in connection with a child molestation case in Vancouver is facing new charges. William Sneiderwine, who was already in custody on conspiracy and evidence tampering charges, is now facing first-degree and second-degree possession of depictions of minor engaged in sexually explic
Vancouver residents push back against light rail as Northwest leaders back high-speed rail
Leaders at C-TRAN are pushing to preserve downtown Vancouver’s original light rail station as part of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program project, despite criticism over the proposal’s potential cost. The C-TRAN Board voted 7-2 this week to urge Interstate Bridge project leaders to include light rail service into
Here’s how Portland voters feel about using climate cash on cops, firefighters and parks
An overwhelming majority of Portlanders are in favor of the city dipping into its lucrative climate program to help prop up its cash-strapped cops, firefighters and parks, according to a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Nearly two-thirds of city voters said they would support spending a portion of the
Contractor dies at Portland area dam after ‘workplace accident’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A person died in a “workplace accident” at a dam in Clackamas County on Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred at the River Mill Dam, located at 30800 SE Kilowatt Lane, just before 4:30 p.m. “The accident involved an individu
On Astoria Being First: A competing claim from Fanny’s Bottom?
From an editorial in the Astorian-Budget of March 4, 1958 ••• The claims of Vancouver, Wash., to title of the Northwest’s oldest white settlement seem to be based on the contention that Astoria was “abandoned” during the period 1825-1830. There is abundance of evidence that Astoria was continually manned by a substanti
10 Famous Singers from Oregon
From misty coastal towns to the rugged forests of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon has produced a remarkable lineup of singers whose voices have echoed far beyond state lines. Whether through chart-topping pop anthems, soulful folk ballads, indie rock breakthroughs, or timeless country classics, these artists have helped
Cuts ahead as Portland Public Works hikes utility, trash and parking rates
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public Works told Portland City Council it is forced to make cuts for next fiscal year, while residents will be expected to pay more. The proposed Public Works budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $4.76 billion with 3,006 proposed staff across Parks & Recreation, Transportation, Wate
Second Chance Pets: Playful pup Jax looking for new home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If your family is looking for a cuddly, playful addition to your family, a pup from the streets could be exactly what you need. Jax is described as a 3-year-old mixed breed pit bull who quickly became a staff favorite at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) in Vancouver.
A crowd watched cranes stack these prefab Portland townhomes. Now, they’re for sale for...
Developer Catherine Chao invited the local housing industry to witness a crane setting factory-built modular units at Park20 townhomes in Northeast Portland.
Oregon’s only burn center gets new $2M-backed home at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
PORTLAND, Oregon — Legacy Health will open a new Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on June 3, replacing a facility that has served the region for more than 50 years, the health system announced Thursday. The 33,000-square-foot center is the only burn center between Seattle and...

















