Video: Scary conditions on Highway 43 where man was killed while cycling
I’ve visited many fatal crash sites over the years, but the one where 68-year-old Rutilo Jorge was hit and killed one week ago may be the scariest yet. I had never biked on Highway 43 south of the Sellwood Bridge before Saturday, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. When I rolled up and saw the horrible conditions, a...
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut jet’s engines sentenced to time served
The Alaska Airlines off-duty pilot who tried to shut down a plane's engines during a flight won't serve any more jail time after sentencing Monday.
Portland coffee shop raised over $360,000 for SNAP recipients, now plans to give breakfast...
When the news came out in October that people receiving federal food assistance would not get those benefits in November due to the government shutdown, many people swung into action. Businesses across Portland pledged to feed people who needed it, and quickly, individuals responded by donating to those businesses....
Beaverton man found guilty after hurling racial slurs in road rage incident
Authorities said the 35-year-old defendant had targeted his Asian American neighbor in several other incidents.
Interstate Bridge Replacement announces $140 million payout to 4 Columbia River users
The bi-state effort to build a new bridge spanning the Columbia River reached a deal to pay four companies a combined $140 million, the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program announced Tuesday. The agreement is part of the process to compensate businesses that could be affected by a new 116-foot, fixed-span bridge...
State removes over 100 tons during clearing of longstanding camps at Sandy River Delta
TROUTDALE, Ore. (KATU) — The Department of State Lands has concluded the primary clean up of sprawling homeless camps in the Sandy River Delta park in Troutdale, removing over 100 tons of material. "Work is now transitioning into multiple patrols per week addressing any debris that accumulates between patrol...
Commercial vehicle inspection in Oregon uncovers 26 violations, including missing brake parts and suspended...
A Happy Valley Police Department (HVPD) officer discovered more than two dozen violations during a recent commercial vehicle inspection. Earlier this month, a HVPD Traffic Safety Deputy stopped a semi truck traveling along Highway 212 in Happy Valley, Oregon, and performed a commercial vehicle inspection. The officer...
Local cop crawls through trunk to save unharmed dog during traffic incident in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — A Hillsboro Police officer responded to a traffic accident near West Baseline Road and Southwest Dennis Avenue, and found that a dog had become trapped in a car. “So one of our officers did what most pet owners would hope for—he crawled through the trunk...
One dead, two wounded in shooting at Powellhurst-Gilbert house
One person was killed and two others wounded after a shooting in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood early Sunday morning, police said.
To the Individual Who Returned My Child’s Wallet!
In an era where time seems to be a luxury, a simple act of kindness can make a world of difference. This story revolves around a frantic mother and her child who were on the brink of missing their flight. As they reached the front of the queue at Alaska Airlines in PDX, the child realized they had misplaced their...
