Joint Operation Targets Gun and Drug Trafficking in Salem and Portland
SALEM, Ore. — A joint operation led by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (ATF), with assistance from the Salem Police Department’s Strategic Investigations Unit and Violent. Crimes Unit, along with other law enforcement partners, has resulted in the arrest of three suspected. gang members...
A Haunted Historic Inn That Will Make You Sleep with One Eye Open in...
Oregon loves a good ghost story, and few places deliver like McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland. This former elementary school turned hotel is charming by day, then unsettlingly lively after dark in the most curious ways. If you enjoy history with a side of goosebumps, you are in the right hallway. Step softly,...
Camera captures thieves smash-and-grab Christmas gifts from Washington family’s car
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Washington family’s holiday was ruined after discovering that thieves had stolen all their Christmas presents. Simon Nguyen told KATU that his family was in town to celebrate the holiday at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown Portland. But when they woke up on Christmas morning, he said he...
Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s total donations surpass $35 million
The Cowlitz Indian Tribe announced that it has surpassed $35 million in charitable giving since 2017, including $3.9 million donated this year to nonprofits and community organizations. The
Rollover crash closes SR-14; one person hospitalized with minor injuries
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says a rollover crash closed SR-14 early Tuesday morning. Police say that one person suffered minor injuries when their SUV rolled over just after 6 a.m. They were taken to a hospital for further treatment. “Waiting for the tow to...
Therapy dog Apollo marks seven years of supporting emergency responders
Apollo did not spend his seventh birthday chasing squirrels or sleeping through the day, though both rank high on his list of favorite things. Instead, the Labradoodle marked the occasion by doing ...
Chick-fil-A prepares to open first Portland location in more than 20 years
Chick-fil-A has announced plans to open its first Portland location in nearly two decades at the site of a former strip club in the Mall 205 neighborhood in early 2026.
Portland Mayor Wilson reflects on first year, highlights success of 1,500 shelter beds
PORTLAND, Ore. — Mayor Keith Wilson laid out several ambitious goals for Portland through his first year in office, and in a letter sent out Tuesday, he reflected on what transpired through 2025. The mayor took office as the city transitioned to a new form of government. Portland left...
One of Portland’s Few Black-Owned Music Venues is Facing Eviction
One of Portland’s few Black-owned music venues is facing eviction from its location in Southeast Portland. The Heights lounge and event space was founded in 2024 by local musician Jermaine Malone. Since then, it’s operated out of a 3,800-square-foot space on SE Foster Road. The lounge features a rotating calendar of...
Portland office sales will drive millions in property tax losses: year in review
The invisible hand of the free market isn’t done boxing Portland. The city’s office market, in particular, had a bruising year that foretells a contentious 2026. A look back at 2025 shows a year of big building sales across the skyline that city officials and real estate leaders say will eventually nudge Portland...
