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The moment you pull off the fast-paced SE McLoughlin Boulevard, Roake’s materializes before you like a vibrant midcentury time capsule, complete with neon cheer and the comforting hum of a busy griddle that has been working for decades. This beloved little hot dog shack has been proudly serving the...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was hospitalized after officials say his vehicle fell on him in Gladstone, trapping him Sunday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m., Clackamas Fire crews responded to the area of 19700 River Road. Arriving at the scene, they found an injured man pinned under a vehicle. Firefighters used...

OREGON CITY Ore. (KPTV) - As of Jan. 2, Oregon City began enforcing its Civil Exclusion Zone (CEZ) that covers its downtown area. According to Oregon City Police, people who commit “nuisance crimes,” such as disorderly conduct, harassment or public intoxication, could be temporarily banned from the CEZ. This comes...

A Portland police officer has been reassigned after he was captured on film Friday appearing to agree with the tactics used by federal officers when they fatally shot a Minnesota woman last week. Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed this decision in a statement to OPB Sunday morning. In a...

While Portland’s police chief has encouraged residents to exercise their First Amendment rights in response to recent shootings by federal agents, videos show his own officers exhibiting violence against a protester and justifying the shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota. Now, the actions of two Portland Police Bureau...

KATU News reporter Shelby Slaughter opens this story in a way that almost makes it feel normal at first: just a typical afternoon in a Vancouver-area neighborhood where rabbits hop around like they belong there – because they do.

Oregon might be famous for its salmon and craft beer, but there’s a hidden culinary treasure that locals can’t stop raving about: perfectly fried catfish. From soul food cafes tucked into neighborhood corners to Cajun-inspired food carts serving up crispy golden fillets, the state has become an unexpected hotspot for...

In this week’s cover story, Dr. Know presents a six-step plan for burnishing Portland’s reputation. (But not too much.) We asked WW staffers to voice ideas of their own. They did. I personally will vote for whichever mayoral candidate would make street signs in this town actually reflective,...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were injured after federal agents opened fire on the streets of Southeast Portland. This comes one day after a deadly shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The Portland shooting happened not far from the Southeast Portland home of Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). Merkley joined this...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Portland, OR – As January continues and winter conditions persist across Oregon, fire officials are reminding homeowners that winter fire risks remain elevated statewide, from coastal communities to inland...