Missing Clackamas Teenager Found Safe in Portland by Local Police
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office announced, "The missing and endangered 14-year-old boy from the Clackamas area was located safely this morning by the Portland Police Bureau." Nathaniel Daniel Laurence, who is on the autism spectrum, does not have a cell phone and requires critical medications, as stated by the...
Portland Braces for Clear, Frosty Week with Possible Weekend Rain and Snow Mix
Portland residents can expect a series of chilly but clear days ahead, with widespread frost occurring throughout the week, especially during early mornings. The National Weather Service in Portland confirmed that on M.L.King Day, the area saw areas of frost before 9 am, giving way to sunny skies with a high nearing...
Oregon Radon Alert Today: Portland Homes Face “Invisible Killer” Risk
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, OR – As winter weather continues across Oregon and homes remain sealed to keep out cold temperatures and rain, health officials are warning residents—especially those in Portland and surrounding...
Portland Fire investigates separate blazes at church, apartment; major damage reported
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Fire is investigating two separate fires that both left significant damage. Firefighters were dispatched to the 3300 block of North Willamette Boulevard after receiving multiple calls of a church on fire. “Due to the size of the structure and multiple reports indicating a possible...
Oregon Space Weather Alert: Northern Lights Tonight Near Portland
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, Oregon – A space weather alert is in effect tonight as a rare G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm creates the potential for Northern Lights to be visible across parts of Oregon, according to the NOAA...
Former Portland nightclub owner convicted in 1990 murder arrested in Clackamas County
A notorious Portland nightclub owner convicted in the 1990 murder of a 21-year-old employee was arrested on Friday in Clackamas County, jail records show. Larry Hurwitz, 71, is being held in the Clackamas County Jail on suspicion of fourth degree assault and a parole violation. Hurwitz was the owner of...
Shooting investigation underway at Chevron gas station in downtown Portland
Portland police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Monday morning on West Burnside Street and Southwest Fourth Avenue near a Chevron gas station.
Powerful solar activity could mean northern lights are visible over much of Oregon Monday...
Solar cycle 25 may be on the downswing, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping the auroras from putting on a show. A strong solar flare on Sunday was powerful enough to black out some shortwave radios, and now a severe geomagnetic storm is predicted for Tuesday. All this...
Portland Braces for Sunny Skies and Crisp Temperatures; Frosty Mornings Precede MLK Day Sunshine
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued the latest forecast for the city, revealing a stretch of clear skies and chilly temperatures. According to NWS Portland's detailed forecast, the day will start with areas of frost before 9 am, followed by sunny skies with temperatures peaking near 51 degrees. Winds...
Will consumers pay for Oregon’s climate ambitions, data center boom?
For Soledad Molina and her four children, the basics — light, heat, cooling, even a way to cook — are under constant threat. The 45-year-old Portland mother fell behind on her electricity bills last winter as rates soared and the region was hit by extreme weather, racking up a balance of more than $1,000. In June,...
