“Worse Than Anything We’ve Ever Seen”: Toxic Algae in Ross Island Lagoon Troubles Scientists
An unusually large outbreak of toxic algae in the Ross Island lagoon is troubling scientists who say the cyanobacteria bloom could have lasting effects. Cyanobacteria blooms in the lagoon have been a fixture of Portland summers over the last decade, with the combination of heat and stagnant water creating optimal condi
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: E-bike’s lithium-ion battery catches fire after Milwaukie crash
An e-bike caught fire following a collision between a vehicle and a juvenile rider in Milwaukie, Oregon, on Sunday.
‘The most amazing person’: Family mourns Gresham road worker killed in hit-run
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The McKinneys are asking questions involving the death of beloved grandfather, 50-year-old Miguel McKinney, who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while working as a roadway flagger in Northeast Gresham on Sep. 1. Miguel was taken to OHSU, where he was put on life support. Family and friends fil
Vancouver police accuse man of kidnapping, assaulting 7-month-old child
Vancouver police arrested man yesterday morning after he kidnapped 7-month-old child in August, faces multiple charges.
Police seek tips in 2024 double deadly shooting at Portland boat ramp
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Police Bureau is asking for the public’s help in solving a shooting that left two men dead at a boat ramp in July 2024. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp at 4325 Northeast Marine Drive.
How to survive Portland’s 5-week I-5 closure
To many Portland drivers’ dismay, the countdown has begun for the five-week closure of southbound Interstate 5 through the Rose Quarter. Starting on Sept. 11, a 2-mile stretch of one of the state’s busiest highways will be closed day and night for repairs, with the Oregon Department of Transportation warning Portland d
A New Tavern Is Filing In on Gladstone Street
Mossback Tavern has filed for a full on-premises liquor license at 3813 SE Gladstone St in Portland’s Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood, according to a public notice from the City of Portland dated August 24. The applicant is Ball Don’t Lie LLC, and co-owner Alexander Gessler confirmed to What Now Portland that the bar i
Asking Eric: What is my boiling over anger at my aging father really telling...
Dear Eric: My dad is in his mid-80s but based on family history and current health he could easily be around for another 10 years or so. Mom is still in good shape, too. They live within walking distance to us. He’s always been on the controlling side, still is...
Providence physician explains moyamoya disease and one patient’s recovery
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12’s Stephanie Kralevich visits Providence St. Vincent to meet moyamoya disease survivor Courteney Hobbs and her physician, Dr. Vivek Deshmukh. Dr. Deshmukh explains the rare brain disorder, in which major arteries supplying the brain gradually narrow or become blocked, increasing the risk of
Portland woman says she was ‘targeted’ in flagpole vandalism
Police are investigating a possible bias crime after a flagpole at a Northeast Portland house was vandalized over the weekend.

















