Sunstone Way shelter closure reshapes homeless services in metro area
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Metro area's homeless shelter systems are undergoing major changes as one nonprofit provider officially shuts down and the city restructures several shelter sites. Sunstone Way, which operated more than 300 shelter beds across Multnomah and Clackamas counties, permanently closed Tue
Airline expanding maintenance with new facility
Alaska Airlines is expanding its aircraft maintenance with a new 125,000-square-foot hangar facility at Portland International Airport that will allow maintenance technicians to work on up to three narrowbody aircraft or two widebody aircraft at a time. On June 16, Alaska Airlines broke ground on the building, which wi
Portland’s Hawthorne Neighborhood Is Getting a Listening Bar Unlike Anything Else in the City
Entity Lounge, a new deep listening lounge from husband-and-wife team Michael and Jamie Manahan, is set to open in August at 4536 SE Hawthorne Blvd, the couple confirmed to What Now Portland. The concept is equal parts neighborhood bar and immersive music experience, with a program built around beer, wine, and sake dur
Portland pays another top official to resign as costs of recent severances surpass $1M
Another top Portland official has received a hefty payout to resign for undisclosed reasons, becoming the latest beneficiary of the city’s sweetheart severance policy. Amanda Garcia-Snell, who led the problem-plagued Office of Community & Civic Life for less than 18 months, accepted just over $91,000 and six months of
Passenger Killed, Driver Injured In Early Morning Crash In Portland’s Cully Neighborhood
PORTLAND, Ore. — One person was killed and another was injured in a single-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The crash was reported at about 3:27 a.m. near Northeast Lombard Street and Northeast 72nd Avenue. Officers arrived minutes later...
Portland-area shelter provider under investigation amid allegations of financial misconduct
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A homeless services provider responsible for operating six shelters across Portland is now under criminal investigation. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that an investigation is underway to determine whether any criminal conduct occurred at Sunstone Way and who may be inv
7 Nostalgic Diners In Oregon That Will Transport You To The 1950s
Looking for nostalgic diners in Oregon that feel like a trip back in time?. These 7 diners serve up classic comfort food and old-school charm that’ll make you smile!. 1. Kristi’s 50’s Cafe (Lebanon) Walk up to Kristi’s 50’s Cafe in Lebanon, and you’ll immediately notice the...
Suspect arrested on attempted murder charge in Portland shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. — After more than a week of investigation, Portland Police say a suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that critically injured one man and left another hospitalized. Police said the shooting was reported at 11:37 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the 6200 block...
Sheriff: Deputies arrest 34 people during bait bike theft mission in Aloha
ALOHA, Ore. (KPTV) - Thirty-four people were arrested during a bait bike mission in Aloha, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said deputies would leave a bait bike in well-traveled areas of Aloha and monitor it with GPS alarms that were concealed. The alarm would notify the deputi
Vancouver emergency vet hospital to close, eliminate 50 jobs
Columbia River Veterinary Specialists, a longtime emergency and specialty animal hospital in Vancouver, plans to close in early September, putting 50 employees out of work. PetVet Care Centers, the Connecticut-based company that owns the hospital at 6607 N.E. 84th St., notified Washington workforce officials on Tuesday

















