After 110 years, this family-owned Portland grocer will close Friday
Sheridan Fruit Company — one of Portland’s oldest independent grocers — is officially shutting up shop after 110 years. Business opening or closing in your neighborhood? Email the reporter at [email protected]. A store employee confirmed Thursday that this week would be Southeast Portland grocer’s last. Sheridan,...
1000 Acres Dog Park Is the Perfect Day Trip—With or Without a Dog
Just outside Portland’s urban growth boundary to the east, at the confluence of the Sandy and Columbia rivers near the Gorge’s west end, is 1000 Acres, aka the Sandy River Delta, aka “Doggie Disneyland”—though that moniker is perhaps unfair to 1000 Acres, which is, in actual fact, around 1,400 acres. Disneyland...
Oregon, Washington cities rank among best places to live in the West
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recently released ranking of the best places to live in the western United States names several Pacific Northwest locations, with one Portland-area city earning high marks for its charming downtown and access to nature. Livability, a company that creates marketing programs for cities across...
Movies and TV shows casting in Portland, Oregon
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Valentine’s Express Steam Train Ride in Portland
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Climb aboard Oregon Pacific Railroad’s train for a special ride around Portland. The Oregon Pacific Railroad is a family owned and operated freight railroad company. The company operates a special passenger train along the East Portland Division railroad line in...
Portland police release new details in Johnson Creek homicide investigation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Police Bureau has released more details in a homicide investigation that has been ongoing since late last year. On Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, 32-year-old Jamal Rodgers was found submerged in Johnson Creek near Southeast 102nd Avenue and Southeast Foster Road in the Lents neighborhood.
Redmond affordable housing projects stalled by budget cuts as Portland units sit vacant
Two major affordable housing projects in Redmond remain stalled after Oregon Housing and Community Services passed them over for state funding, instead prioritizing developments along the I-5 corridor, including Portland. The funding decisions come as Central Oregon continues to outpace the rest of the state in...
Repair shop owned by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s husband targeted in vandalism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An automotive repair shop that is owned by Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s husband was recently vandalized. “We are aware of vandalism at the business,” Portland Police said in an email to KATU. “We believe it happened on either February 6 or February 7.”
9 arrested after retail theft mission at Fred Meyer in Tigard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A retail theft mission conducted by Tigard police resulted in nine arrests last week. Officers conducted the mission on Feb. 5, working with loss prevention workers at a Tigard Fred Meyer. The nine people were arrested on a range of charges. The arrests also included 13 warrants. “By doing...
Bus Stop Bust, Vancouver C‑Tran Rider Nabbed With Stolen Handgun
A routine C‑Tran ride in Vancouver turned tense last Thursday when a passenger reportedly flashed a handgun while boarding, prompting a quick 911 call and a faster police response. Officers say they pulled a loaded, stolen firearm from the man’s waistband before hauling him off the bus in handcuffs.
