Suspect arrested after over 88 thefts in two years in Portland
A suspected serial thief was arrested Wednesday after police said he was involved in over 88 theft incidents in the past two years.
DNA evidence from 1998 ends in rape charge for man 28 years later
DNA evidence has linked Jerry Arthur to a 1998 sexual assault in downtown Hillsboro, leading to his arrest on a first-degree rape charge and extradition to Washington County, Oregon.
Dry thunderstorms raise fire concerns east; Portland area may see storms overnight
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The risk of dry thunderstorms east of the Cascades on Wednesday has increased over the past few days. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for central Oregon and the Columbia basin for "abundant lightning." The warning is set to expire at 11 p.m. tonight.
Cay Bar & Grill Will Open in the Old McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside in...
A new Vietnamese restaurant will open in what was the McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside restaurant space for many years. It’s called Cay Bar & Grill, and they’ll offer “authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a modern bar experience.” I reached out to owner Khoa Tran the other day and here is what I learned.
House fire in Southeast Portland sends two to hospital, one with leg burns
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire is on the scene of a house fire in the 7600 block of Southeast 65th Avenue. Firefighters were dispatched just before 7 a.m. "Engine 11 has arrived, reporting heavy fire and black smoke on the back side of the house," the agency said on X. "The back porch is on fire, with a propane
Family-owned Vietnamese restaurant opening in former McCormick & Schmick’s space
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More than two years after a dining chain shuttered its final Portland location, a new eatery is planning to open in its place. Cay Restaurant is gearing up to take over 309 S. Montgomery St., which once held McCormick & Schmick’s until it closed permanently in late March 2024. The incoming busin
Man, 33, jailed on kidnapping and rape charges after reported Vancouver assault
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies and Vancouver Police officers arrested a 33-year-old after reports of a sexual assault at Pacific Park Extreme Skate Park in Vancouver. Authorities responded to 1515 Northeast 164th Avenue in Vancouver on Tuesday, July 14 around 8:15 p.m. A 12-year-old vi
Step Inside 7 Old-School Oregon Diners That Will Transport You To The 1950s
Want to step inside old-school diners in Oregon that feel frozen in time?. These 7 diners deliver classic American food and pure retro charm you’ll absolutely love!. 1. Kristi’s 50’s Cafe (Lebanon) Pulling up to Kristi’s 50’s Cafe in Lebanon, you’ll spot the cheerful light blue building...
What Most Oregon Residents Don’t Know About Why Crows Drop Nuts on Roads
Oregon residents have probably witnessed the scene without realizing they were watching one of the most impressive examples of animal problem solving in North America. A crow sits quietly on a utility wire above an intersection in Portland, Eugene, or Salem with a walnut held firmly in its beak. After waiting for the r
10 things to see at the Museum of the Oregon Territory in Oregon City
Perched on a bluff above Willamette Falls, the Museum of the Oregon Territory offers a wide-ranging look at Clackamas County’s past. Operated by the Clackamas County Historical Society, the museum opened in 1990 as the End of the Trail Heritage Center. (It’s not to be confused with Oregon City’s End of the Oregon Trail
