Oregon solar company fined for safety violations in Vancouver, Washington
VANCOUVER, Washington – An Oregon-based solar panel installation company is facing fines for failing to protect its workers from fall hazards. The Washington Department of Labor and Industry fined Pure Light Power LLC more than $250,000 for the latest violations. Washington law mandates that employees working at...
Missing hiker rescued on Multnomah Falls/Larch Mountain Trail
A 27-year-old hiker was rescued after his family reported him missing near Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. The search began for the missing man on Wednesday, Aug. 6, after his loved ones became concerned when he failed to return from an overnight hike and his bike was found at a nearby trailhead.
Vancouver mayor warns costly delays if I-5 bridge construction doesn’t start on time
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Plans for a new bridge over Interstate 5 connecting Vancouver and Portland are still in progress, according to Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle. The project, which includes a new pair of Columbia River bridges west of the existing structure, is considering three configuration options: a...
Gov. Kotek approves $45M for Willamette Falls public access point
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has approved $45 million in funding to create a public access point at Willamette Falls, despite concerns over past spending and objections from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.
Kotek signs behavioral health bills focused on mental health and substance abuse
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Governor Tina Kotek signed four key pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing mental health and addiction care. The event took place at Fora Health in Portland, a facility known for its evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approach. Kotek emphasized the importance of comprehensive care for...
Former Vancouver cop sues police department, says commander has ‘animus towards white male officers’
A former Vancouver police officer is suing the department and a former commander who he says made false claims about him that landed him on what’s known as a Brady list, a database of officers whose testimony prosecutors have deemed untrustworthy. David Chamblee alleges that the former commander, Amy...
Portland advances plan to open new day centers for people experiencing homelessness
A key part of Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s homelessness plan is coming into focus. This week, Wilson announced plans to open and expand two centers where homeless Portlanders can access services during the day. These sites, the first of what will eventually be four total day centers, are meant to serve people who...
1 dead, 4 hospitalized after back-to-back NE Portland crashes
One person is dead and four people were hospitalized after three back-to-back crashes in northeast Portland, authorities said.
Missing, endangered Portland man found safe
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) --Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 84-year-old man who they consider endangered. Police say Jesus Olivares-Rojas left his home near Southwest 10th Avenue and Salmon Street on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m. Detectives say they are concerned about him because he...
Oregonians Tired of Complaining About Heat, Anxiously Await Return of Rain and Existential Dread
PORTLAND, OR — After enduring what locals are calling “three straight months of Satan’s armpit,” Oregonians are now counting the days until the sun finally gives up and the state can return to its natural climate of damp misery, seasonal depression, and awkward coffee shop small talk about how “this rain just feels...
