In-N-Out Burger Sets Grand Opening Date for First Washington Location
Everyone loves a grand opening, and In-N-Out Burger is finally opening up in Washington State, and everyone is giddy about the official opening date. From California to Washington: In-N-Out Burger Confirms Grand Opening Date. The closest In-N-Out Burger has been in Salem/Keiser, Oregon, and my wife is from there -...
Homeless residents of Portland’s first RV Safe Park filter out as clock ticks on...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Just over two years ago, the city of Portland opened the Sunderland RV Safe Park in Northeast Portland, envisioned as a shelter site for homeless people accustomed to camping in vehicles along city streets. Now, residents of the camp are preparing to move out, one way or another.
‘People are scared’: Concerns raised over new city-wide camping ban in Camas
This new ordinance widens that scope to outlaw camping on all public spaces.
Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for hitting, killing person with a car...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Tuesday for hitting and killing another man with a car in the Buckman neighborhood. Shane McKeever, 22, was arrested on February 25 after court documents say he intentionally drove a car into 48-year-old David R. Bentley at 40 to 50 miles...
10 Classic Oregon Diners Frozen In Time
Oregon is full of diners where stepping inside feels like traveling back several decades. From vintage décor to timeless menus, these classic spots have preserved the charm and character that made them local favorites. Each diner serves up more than food… they offer a taste of nostalgia, where the...
Portland Police Promise Faster Response Times if You Agree to Commit Crime Closer to...
PORTLAND, OR — In an effort to address skyrocketing 911 response times, the Portland Police Bureau announced today that residents can now shave hours off their wait by committing crimes within walking distance of a precinct. “Look, we’re stretched thin,” said a spokesperson while unlocking his bicycle. “If someone...
Oregon woman gets prison for keeping dead son’s body in bedroom while collecting benefits
A Beaverton woman who collected government benefits as the body of her dead son lay in a bedroom of her home for five months was sentenced Tuesday to four years and nine months in prison. Melissa Lappin, 44, earlier this summer pleaded guilty to several felonies, including abusing a corpse,...
Governor’s task force recommends Portland, Multnomah County rein in taxes to slow flight of...
PORTLAND, Ore. — An advisory group that originated with the Portland Central City Task Force convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023 came out Tuesday with a menu of suggestions intended to staunch the flow of higher-income residents leaving the metro area. The Tax Advisory Group's list largely revolves...
‘I respectfully disagree’: Kotek says Oregon will follow sanctuary law despite threats
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday pushed back against claims from the federal government that the state is obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts because of its sanctuary law. On Aug. 13, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi gave Kotek, along with dozens of other elected officials in sanctuary states and...
16-year-old swimmer drowns in Columbia River despite “Herculean effort” from rescuers
A 16-year-old swimmer drowned on Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Columbia River at Frenchman’s bar in Vancouver despite Clark County Fire District 6 (CCFD 6) calling the rescue efforts, “a
