Former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire criticizes state spending at business summit
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Former Washington Democratic Governor Christine Gregoire delivered sharp criticism of the state's fiscal management during the Association of Washington Business 2026 Summit in Vancouver earlier this month.
Gunfire Chaos Shatters Portland Easter Egg Hunt At Parklane Park
An Easter egg hunt at a newly revamped East Portland park turned chaotic when gunfire broke out among families and children on April 5, and now two people are facing charges after a weeks-long police investigation. Portland police say one person fired multiple rounds during the event at Parklane Park...
‘Should know better’: Washington sues Providence over alleged discrimination against pregnant staff
The Attorney General's Office claimed Providence has retaliated against employees seeking pregnancy accommodations.
Police lift shelter-in-place warning after brief standoff at Vancouver Waterfront apartment building
PORTLAND, Ore. — Clark County lifted an emergency alert Thursday afternoon about an "armed and dangerous" suspect on the Vancouver Waterfront. Around 2:20 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post that the suspect was safely taken into custody and that the shelter-in-place order would be lifted.
‘One in a million chance’: Portland leaders push ahead on masking plan despite legal...
Portland city councilors are pushing ahead with an ordinance to ban masks and require clear identification for federal agents and other law enforcement officers despite another top official joining a growing list of those who believe the proposal is doomed to face legal challenges. City Attorney Robert Taylor on Wednes
Assault suspect arrested for injuring man in NE Portland
John A. Knight, 36, is facing a second-degree assault charge for injuring someone in Northeast Portland last month, resulting in injuries to their shoulder, knee, and hand.
Trial of Portland musician accused of assaulting fed during ICE protest ends in mistrial
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict in an assault case against a Portland musician accused of kicking and biting a federal officer during a protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. The 12 jurors deliberated for about eight hours –...
One of the country’s best vegan restaurants is closing its Portland diner
Another vegan staple is pulling out of Portland after seven years. Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. Founded in Salt Lake City nearly two decades ago, Vertical Diner puts an all-vegan twist on classic American diner fare. In 2019, the restaurant brought its p
Who is the mystery tenant that snagged 90K square feet on the Vancouver Waterfront?
Every quarter, the big real estate brokerages publish market updates that deliver their researchers and agents’ analysis of the Portland area’s office market. Groups like Colliers and CBRE don’t always agree on the downtown office vacancy rate, but they do tend to track the same tenants who sign any leases of significa
Don’t panic when you see the 10-day Portland forecast on your weather app
You can’t always trust the weather app on your phone. For example, Portlanders checking the Apple weather app on Thursday morning may have noticed that way down at the bottom, the projected low for Saturday, May 23 is 28 degrees. Fahrenheit. That’s very, very cold. If Portland were...

















