Heat Wave Peaks Monday Across Oregon and Washington as Temperatures Push the Mid-90s and...
PORTLAND, OR — The Pacific Northwest heat wave is expected to reach its peak Monday, with much of western Oregon and Washington climbing into the mid- to upper 90s. Forecasters say several locations could again challenge daily records as temperatures run far above normal. Storm Tracker 2 meteorologist Bobby...
Oregon woman’s 1993 death reclassified as homicide, cold case reopened
GRESHAM, Ore. - More than 30 years after a 45-year-old Oregon woman was found dead in her home, authorities have reopened the case after the medical examiner reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide. The Gresham Police Department announced that the investigation into the death of Astrid Bridges...
Gervais man sentenced to 2 years after yelling slurs, threats at neighbors
A Gervais man was sentenced to two months in prison after yelling slurs and threatening neighbors, officials said.
Vancouver resident Marjorie Bergman marks 104th birthday
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Marjorie Bergman of Vancouver celebrated her 104th birthday Thursday, and we couldn't miss the party. The senior living facility where she lives says she's still independent and requires very little assistance from staff. Family and friends joined the party and took photos with the birthday...
Texas Monthly dubs Portland a ‘bona fide barbecue destination’ in updated review
The barbecue editor mentioned a variety of smoked meat joints in the metro, including Botto’s BBQ, Har-BQ and Briel’s Barbecue.
Freight Chaos On The Willamette As Train Jumps Tracks By Steel Bridge
A freight train jumped the rails Friday on tracks near the Steel Bridge in Northeast Portland, leaving several cars tipped off the line and choking rail traffic into the central city. Derailed cars could be seen along the bridge’s east approach as heavy equipment moved in to start clearing the route.
Climber dies after fall near Mount Washington’s summit
A climber died Thursday after a fatal fall on Mount Washington, officials said.
Portland Man Begs Cops To Shoot Him In AR-Style Standoff, Then Gives Up
A tense North Portland standoff ended without a single shot Wednesday after a man carrying what looked like an AR-15 told officers he wanted them to kill him, then ultimately surrendered to police negotiators. According to a Portland Police Bureau press release, officers were first alerted at 9:42 a.m. that...
Pink Rabbit to close after nearly five years, citing brutal climate for small bars
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Another Portland area bar has announced its closure. Pink Rabbit shared via Facebook on Thursday that after nearly five years, owners have made the decision to close citing a "brutal" environment for small bars and restaurants. "Like many downtown businesses, we’ve watched the neighborhood shift
Robbery suspect at Beaverton pot shop shot and killed by police identified
Police on Friday identified the robbery suspect shot and killed by officers at a Beaverton marijuana shop earlier this week. Police say 25-year-old Bryson Hays was armed with a gun when he robbed Nectar at 8705 S.W. Hall Blvd. on Sunday night. Just minutes after the robbery, Beaverton police officers...
