Foster Sweep Nets 12 Arrests As Portland Camping Crackdown Ramps Up
A city sweep of a homeless camp near Southeast 103rd Avenue and Southeast Foster Boulevard ended with 12 arrests on March 3, as Portland police and city contractors cleared the site of tents, tarps and debris. Officers processed the scene while some people at the camp accepted offers of shelter services and others...
Burgerville Doing Throwback Pricing for Its 65th Birthday on March 10
Burgerville first opened its doors on March 10, 1961. To celebrate its 65th birthday this Tuesday, March 10, the regional burger chain isn’t throwing back prices all the way to the JFK era, but will feature some nice deals:. -$1.65 small classic fries. -$1.65 22-ounce fountain drink. - $3.65...
Building tenants cry foul at planned bike lanes that would replace car parking
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is facing pushback on a planned bike lane project in the Goose Hollow area. According to KOIN News, some residents of the 214-unit Tiller Terrace apartments on the corner of SW Alder and 17th are concerned about how changes planned by PBOT will impact their ability to park cars...
Second Chance: Wiggly pup Wyatt looking for new forever home
We're getting wiggly in this week's Second Chance on AM Extra. Wyatt is a squirmy little fellow who is getting ready for adoption at the Humane Society For Southwest Washington (HSSW) in Vancouver.
Gresham beauty store shoplifting arrest leads to stolen gun recovery
A shoplifting arrest at a Gresham beauty store led to the recovery of a stolen firearm. Sophia Gohl, 32, of Gresham, was taken into custody on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, after allegedly trying to steal a bag full of merchandise from the Ulta Beauty Supply in the 800 block of Northwest 12th Street.
Shoug’s Draft House to open in Washougal
Rod Edwards launched Shoug Brewing Company in 2016 as a small-scale post-retirement project. He slowly expanded his distribution network over the next 10 years to provide his beers to restaurants and bars throughout Southwest Washington. Edwards wanted to open a brewery and taproom of his own, and almost did in...
What we know about Honorable Mention, the new Portland sports bar backed by Damian...
We’ve heard rumors of a new bar coming to the basement of the Benson Hotel for several months. But on Wednesday, The Oregonian/OregonLive broke the news that the project, an “elevated sports lounge” named Honorable Mention, has a particularly notable co-owner: Damian Lillard. Here’s what we know...
Trader Joe’s location in Portland closes due to asbestos exposure
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An asbestos exposure at a Trader Joe’s location in Portland forced the store to close on Wednesday evening, the Department of Environmental Quality announced. The exposure took place at the Trader Joe’s 4715 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. The store closed at 5 p.m....
Man in custody after shooting critically injures 1 in NE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A man is in custody after an early morning shooting critically injured one person in the Parkrose neighborhood early Thursday morning. At about 2:45 a.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 11300 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Police said a man was found at the scene with critical,...
‘I’m not garbage’: Homeless locals left frustrated after SE Portland encampment swept
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - After months of neighbors voicing concerns, an encampment in Southeast Portland has been shut down by police. During the sweep, more than 10 people were arrested, and PPB said fentanyl was found and recovered at the camp. Tucked away near Southeast Woodstock and 102nd Avenue was...

















