Semi truck knocks down seven power poles in downtown Beaverton, prompts shelter in place
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — A semi truck knocked down seven power poles in downtown Beaverton on Friday evening, prompting first responders to issue a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses and homes while utility crews make sure everything is safe. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue reported the incident at about 4:30...
Suspected Portland bank robber arrested after GPS tracker leads police to his location
Boldragon Plexico, a convicted felon, was arrested for robbing a bank in downtown Portland after a teller slipped a GPS tracker in with the money, leading police to his location.
The Death of Robin Hood Is a Dull Act of Myth-Killing
The end of Michael Sarnoski’s third full-length feature is in its title: The Death of Robin Hood. We wait it out. We know the iconic intellectual property—the man called Robin Hood—will die, and then he does. Then the film is over; its inevitable and straightforward. Fortunately, Sarnoski...
Milwaukie Police searching for hit-and-run suspect accused of hurting e-cyclist
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - Milwaukie Police are searching for a driver accused of hitting an e-cyclist and driving away on Thursday afternoon. Investigators say the incident happened around noon near SE Harmony Road and SE Linwood Ave. Officers arrived to find an injured person who was reportedly sideswiped by a...
Where to find every James Beard Award-winning chef in Portland
Here’s one way to measure Portland’s unprecedented hot streak at the James Beard Awards: In the past four years, the city has won nearly as many medals at the so-called “Oscars of the Food World” (eight) as it did in the previous 32 (nine). Here’s another:...
CEO of Business in Battle Ground Adds to Growing Portfolio
Perhaps the largest land owner in Battle Ground is now the publisher of the heritage local newspaper. This weekly publication has been in Battle Ground for 117 years and Camden Spiller tells me he was approached by the current owners and after some conversations he decided to move ahead with the deal and add it to his
New Study Finds Portland Underinvesting In Willamette River Recreation Despite Strong Economic Potential
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland could unlock significant economic and community benefits by investing more heavily in recreation and amenities along the Willamette River, according to a new study released by the Portland Metro Chamber and Human Access Project. The report, produced by consulting firm ECOnorthwest in partnersh
Foodie Friday: Barbecue, soul food at Juneteenth Oregon festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A celebration of black joy and freedom will fuel festivities across Portland on Friday, which of course includes a lot of great soul food. Juneteenth Oregon is hosting its annual parade and festival, a party headquartered at Lilis-Albina Park on North Flint Avenue. From barbecue, mac and cheese,
A couple monitored Portland’s condo market for 5 years before buying their dream penthouse...
A luxury Pearl District penthouse in the 937 Condominiums high-rise building spent a total of 940 days on the market. The price dropped each of the three times the home was relisted with different brokerages. The asking price in 2020 was $3 million. On May 15, broker Yvonne Blewett’s client...
1 hospitalized after shooting in Gresham, suspect sought
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Gresham police are searching for a suspect after a person was shot on Thursday night. Authorities say the victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive. The shooting occurred just before 6:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of NW Civic Dr. “Officers arrived to find the victim had been shot one […]
