Guitarist’s death leaves country and rock fans gutted: ‘One of the finest musicians’
The country and rock music worlds are sending prayers to the family of guitarist Terry “Buffalo” Ware after his recent death. News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2026/08/guitarists-death-leaves-country-and-rock-fans-gutted-one-of-the-finest-musicians.html.
Corrosive Tanker Leak Shuts Down Hayden Island’s Only Route to I-5
A tanker truck leaking a corrosive chemical forced the closure of North Center Avenue on Hayden Island Monday morning, cutting off one of just three public roads on the island near the Interstate 5 interchange. Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the hazardous materials spill near North Center Avenue and Hayden Island
Vancouver Firefighters: Up to a dozen vehicles damaged by dealership fire
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Vancouver firefighters responded to Alan Webb Chevrolet early Monday morning after reports of multiple vehicles on fire at the dealership. Firefighters at the scene told KATU's Mike Warner they believe at least six vehicles were fully engulfed when they arrived and that about a dozen vehicles
Lloyd Center Closes After More Than 60 Years in Operation to Make Way for...
Portland's Lloyd Center closes after 66 years, paving the way for a mixed-use redevelopment with housing, parks, retail, and offices in the Lloyd District.
Hazmat spill reported on Hayden Island as Portland Fire responds to tanker leak
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire & Rescue is on the scene of a hazardous materials spill at North Center Avenue and Hayden Island Drive. "34,000 gallon tank with a free flowing leak from tank of an acid," Portland Fire said. KATU’s Mike Warner says the truck’s placard indicated that it is carrying a corrosive chem
LIVE BLOG: Wildfires still active on 1.9 acres of Oregon land
Fifty-seven active wildfires burned approximately 1.9 million acres across Oregon as of Monday, prompting various evacuation orders in several counties.
A Mother Suing for $3 Million Says a $5 Window Device Could’ve Stopped Her...
A Portland mother has brought a $3 million lawsuit against her apartment complex after her 7-year-old daughter fell backwards through a window screen and dropped three floors, resulting in a cracked skull and a traumatic brain injury. According to OregonLive, the lawyer representing Lorrain Pomykala says that the prope
Feli Will Open in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown Neighborhood
The folks behind Urdaneta, Javier and Jael Canteras, are opening a second restaurant called Feli in a new space in Northwest Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood. A bit larger than Urdaneta, which celebrated 10 years in business last month, Feli will offer a cozy and upbeat atmosphere in which to enjoy food from the Andalu
Fire at dealership in Vancouver, Wash.
Newly released photos of the Rowe Creek Fire on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Beaverton restaurant offers $2K reward after trailer full of furniture is stolen. A family-owned Beaverton restaurant may have to postpone its grand opening after their trailer loaded with custom furniture was stolen. Washington man sentenced for lea
Injured Swimmer Hauled Up Molalla River Cliff, Flown to Portland Trauma Center
Molalla Fire crews raced to the Molalla River swimming spot known as the Log Jam early Sunday after a report of an injured swimmer, kicking off a rescue that would stretch across four agencies and end with a helicopter flight to Portland. The patient, pulled from the water with a possible head injury and torso trauma,
