Multnomah County Moves Forward with Bridge Replacement Project
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County is asking residents to weigh in on the future of the Stark Street Bridge as planning continues for a full replacement of the aging span over the Sandy River. The county has launched a community survey asking people how they use the bridge and...
Portland couple sues neighbor over toilet fumes from tiny home
A Portland couple filed a lawsuit claiming odors from a neighbor’s tiny home chemical toilet made them sick and disrupted daily life. Plaintiffs John and Trudy Benjamin vs. neighbor Karen Ward (Multnomah County Circuit Court). Northeast Portland, near NE San Rafael Street. Tiny home was occupied without being properly.
Major Business Group Sounding Alarm Over City Hall Budget Changes
The Portland Metro Chamber says it opposes some City Hall budget amendments announced last Friday to eliminate funding for downtown events and marketing programs used to boost foot traffic post-pandemic. Specifically, the Portland Metro Chamber is pushing back against amendments to cut funding for downtown event progra
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here’s what to...
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is making two stops in the Portland metro area as part of its 10th anniversary tour across the U.S. The recognizable all-pink truck will be selling limited-edition merchandise and sweet treats, including special 10th anniversary items, cookies, macarons and madeleines. The...
Teen who shot 13-year-old girl at Wood Village bus stop turns himself in
WOOD VILLAGE, Ore. (KATU) — A 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 13-year-old girl at a bus stop in Wood Village turned himself into the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office this morning. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office provided an update regarding the shooting that took place on Friday, May 15....
2026 Point-in-Time Count shows Clark Co. homelessness decline, except among families with kids
The Council for the Homeless in Clark County released new data from its 2026 Point-in-Time Count, which provides a snapshot of homelessness on a single day.
Fatal Crash – Highway 30 – Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ore. — A 69-year-old Rainier man was killed Friday afternoon in a head-on crash involving a commercial truck on Highway 30 near Columbia City, according to the Oregon State Police. Troopers responded to the crash near milepost 34 at approximately 1:47 p.m. on May 15, 2026. A...
La Center council approves food cart ordinance, ‘Make Mine Milk’ building move for future...
Downtown La Center residents will soon live closer to a local landmark and more food options. The La Center City Council unanimously approved two park-related measures on Wednesday, May 13,
New interim director of Home Forward promises a reset after controversy under prior CEO
PORTLAND, Ore. — The leadership of Oregon's largest housing authority promised a reset on Monday, acknowledging damage to public trust after years of criticism over vacant units and safety concerns at their buildings, as well as their now-former executive's spending of taxpayer dollars on travel. At the end of...
5 Multnomah County employees made more than $300,000 in 2025 — here’s who they...
Multnomah County doled out nearly $584 million to its workforce in the 2025 calendar year, an increase of 9% from the previous year. That bump can be explained, in part, by another year of high overtime payments, most notably to jail staff in the Sheriff’s Office. Of the top ten highest-paid employees, half were employ
