Family leaps from balcony to escape 4-alarm fire at Portland apartment
A family escaped a massive 4-alarm apartment fire in East Portland last week when they jumped from a second-story balcony to escape the flames. Portland Fire investigators determined the fire on July 11 started on the first floor of the building near East Burnside and 104th Avenue. The suspected arsonist...
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing teen at Hillsboro birthday party
The new Portland Dream Plaza officially opens Tuesday, turning a once troubled intersection into a hub for creativity, connection, and four-wheeled fun. New Central Eastside Portland mural paints areas present with industrial past. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. You may have seen it while driving on I-84 or I-5 just...
Portland settles lawsuit after Irving Park light pole falls on boy, babysitter
The City of Portland settled a lawsuit for nearly $1 million after a nine-year-old child and his babysitter were injured by a concrete light pole that fell on them in Irving Park.
Mayors, Leaders Meet to Discuss Homelessness Efforts
PORTLAND, Ore.–Top leaders in the Portland region are trying to work together on what they say is the most urgent problem they need to solve: homelessness. They held their latest session on Friday. A call to action and compassion came from Portland Mayor Keith Wilson. “After a recent tragedy, we had a person die on...
Sheriff’s office recovers body in Willamette River near Broadway Bridge
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body from the Willamette River on Saturday afternoon near the Broadway Bridge. The body was discovered by a bystander around 11:30 on Saturday, Deputy John Plock said. The sheriff’s office took the body to Cathedral Park, then transported it to the medical examiner,...
Rider with axe busts bus farebox, injures driver, in Foster-Powell
A bus on the “Number 9, Powell Boulevard” line – it connects Gresham Central Transit Center to Portland City Center, via the Tilikum Crossing – came to an abrupt stop just east of S.E. 52nd Avenue, adjacent to the Plaid Pantry store, on Tuesday, June 17 – when a rider caused a significant disruption while on board....
Portland Dream Plaza officially opens Tuesday with block party
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The new Portland Dream Plaza officially opens Tuesday, turning a once troubled intersection into a hub for creativity, connection, and four-wheeled fun. The “Fam Jam Block Party” kicks off at 5:30 p.m. at Southeast 9th and Southeast Taylor, where organizers are hoping to bring people of...
Portland-area residents flock from Washington, California
Nearly half of all residential moves in the U.S. happen during the summer, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to U-Haul's report on midyear migration trends.
Man who died in Portland MAX station attack identified
A 66-year-old Portland man was standing on a MAX station platform near the Oregon Convention Center early Thursday morning when another man struck him once in the head. James Elliott immediately fell backward, according to a probable cause affidavit. He died in a local hospital the following day. Jordan Christ,...
8 Iconic Bakeshops In Oregon With Outrageously Delicious Donuts
Searching for bakeshops in Oregon where the donuts are so good they’ll make you weak in the knees?. These 8 iconic spots serve up outrageously delicious treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!. 1. Pip’s Original Doughnuts & Chai (Portland) Ever had a donut so fresh it...
