Rent in Portland suburbs becoming more expensive than Rose City
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The median price for rentals in the suburbs of Portland is rising faster than within the heart of Rose City, according to Rentometer. Rentometer is one of many websites that tracks rental data across the country. Their data focuses on the median cost of a three-bedroom rental during the first...
Lawyer claims groundbreaking for I-5 Rose Quarter project would be illegal
After getting a green light from the Oregon Transportation Commission last month to go forward with a plan to widen I-5 at the Rose Quarter, the Oregon Department of Transportation is moving forward with an initial construction phase of the project. I’ve heard a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of...
Sheriff declines to investigate WA teen worker’s amputation case
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has declined to criminally investigate a Vancouver-based company that, state officials concluded, had violated youth labor laws, resulting in the permanent disability of a teenage employee in 2023. The sheriff’s office cited a lack of victim and witness cooperation as the reason for...
Church membership may be declining, but many churchgoers are double-dosing
(RNS) — Amid a collapse of loyalty to religious institutions, many churchgoers say they are attending multiple congregations on Sunday morning. The post Church membership may be declining, but many churchgoers are double-dosing appeared first on RNS .
Portland man wins over $52,000 jackpot at Indian Head Casino
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of $52,172.54 while playing The Dollar Storm Pirate Machine. Eldar M., visiting from Portland, won the jackpot on Tuesday, July 29, with a $2 bet at $20 a spin. The The...
PPS superintendent sets tone for new school year, talks AI with Colin Kaepernick
Portland Public Schools is preparing to kick off the 2025-26 school year with a keynote address from the district's superintendent, Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong.
California men accused of posing as FBI agents, robbing Portland-area businesses
Four of five suspects have been arrested, while investigators say one has remained "at large."
Suspects identified, indicted after $3K gold coin theft in Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two women have been identified and indicted for allegedly stealing a high-value gold coin from a Portland business. The suspects are 30-year-old Flavia Avram of Kent and 29-year-old Ariana Muntean of Lynnwood. Both have outstanding arrest warrants. According to Portland Police, a tip from FOX...
16 dogs displaced by Texas flood arrive at Oregon Humane Society
The Oregon Humane Society received 16 dogs from three central Texas shelters to help alleviate the increased needs of shelters as Texas deals with the aftermath of severe flooding. “As soon as we heard the news about the flooding, we immediately reached out to offer our help,” said Steve Kochis,...
Portland murder suspect hit with fourth homicide charge as victims’ families demand justice
Grand jury indicts Jesse Lee Calhoun for murder of Kristin Smith, adding to three previous homicide charges with trial expected to begin in 2027.
