Jaret Szimonisz Debuts Slogan-Driven Eco Streetwear Line
Portland Founder Jaret Szimonisz Launches Catch Phrase Clothing Rooted in Sustainability. catchphrasepoet.com has officially launched its debut line of original slogan-driven apparel, introducing eco-friendly streetwear built around self-expression to a generation that treats clothing as a conversation starter. The Por
59 Detached Homes Under $1 Million? Yes, You Can Still Buy a House in...
When people think about buying a home in Lake Oswego, they often assume they’ll need a budget well over $1 million just to get in the door. While it’s true that Lake Oswego is one of Oregon’s most desirable—and expensive—communities, today’s market tells a different story.
Brooklyn neighbor finds a bridge with no name, and gets it one
We at THE BEE have always called it the Holgate Viaduct: That overpass on Holgate Boulevard that carries pedestrians and traffic over the Brooklyn Rail Yard. But, apparently, nobody at any relevant level of government in the state had ever given this bridge any real, formal name. When a resident...
Lawsuit Says Oregon Man Spent Final 250 Days of His Life in Seclusion at...
Financial damages are being sought by the family of a young Oregon man who spent the last 250 days of his life in seclusion in the State Hospital. A federal wrongful death lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Portland on Monday against the State of Oregon, the Oregon State Hospital, and Oregon Health Authori
Cyclist suffers brain damage after crashing into one of Portland’s ‘safety improvements,’ sues city...
A Portland cyclist who crashed her electric bicycle into one of the city’s “pedestrian safety improvements” has filed a $28 million lawsuit against the city and the road construction company hired for the project. Rosie Lopez’s lawsuit says she suffered catastrophic injuries because the city of Portland...
OPB’s First Look: Women put Columbia Gorge on the wine map
Subscribe to OPB’s First Look to receive Northwest news in your inbox six days a week. When you think of great Pacific Northwest wines, do Willamette Valley or Columbia Valley come to mind? They may be the usual pours, but it might be time to add the Columbia River Gorge to your wine list. OPB freelance reporter Lisa R
Summer heat builds over Portland area this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer sunshine and heat intensify over western Oregon and southwest Washington this weekend. Early morning clouds will quickly clear to sunny afternoon skies for much of the Portland/Vancouver area on Saturday. Temperatures will return to seasonal conditions with highs in the low to mid-80s for
After Firing of Key Multnomah County Health Leader, Accusations Fly and Potential Litigation Brews
People who arrive at one of Multnomah County’s community health clinics to get tested for herpes or have their teeth cleaned have little idea that the clinics they visit are enmeshed in a web of tangled power struggles, which have lately spun onto the desks of lawyers. After being...
Arrests made after man shot in NE Portland gas station robbery
One day after a man was shot and injured in a gas station armed robbery in Northeast Portland, authorities are giving an update in the case.
Portland MMA gym builds stronger people through discipline and community
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — At Harbinger MMA Gym in Portland, it's about far more than learning how to fight. It's about building discipline, resilience and a supportive community that helps people grow both inside and outside the gym. For Xavier Foster, MMA wasn't always part of the plan. "I...
