The Climate Will Change. Cascadia Will Break.
Oregon warns residents to prepare for two weeks, yet its fuel system relies on a fragile three-day buffer concentrated in Portland’s earthquake-prone infrastructure. As Cascadia risk grows, leaders chase climate targets while delaying hardened storage, alternate supply routes, and real resilience. Families must prepare
Iconic ‘Pear Car’ makes an appearance on Washington roads
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If you happened to be driving in Washington recently and saw a pear on wheels, you aren’t imagining things. An ambitious artist is breaking the motorcycle mold by putting a giant pear on one. Andrew Glubby is on a juicy journey of joy and he joined us on AM Extra to […]
Intel Swings Layoff Ax At Portland Data Center Powerhouse
Intel is gearing up for another round of layoffs targeting its Data Center Group as the chip giant keeps tightening the screws on costs and chasing efficiency. It is the latest move in a multi‑year wave of cuts that has already thinned the company’s global headcount, and it is a development Portland‑area tech workers h
Oregon City man dies in second Willamette River drowning
An Oregon City man died July 18 after drowning in the Willamette River near Black Canyon Campground outside Oakridge. The man, identified as Justin Daniel Brudvig, 26, had been paddleboarding in the river without a lifejacket, according to the Lane County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded at about 3:20 p.m. after
‘These are dangerous kids’: Portland police crack down on summer shootings after teen crime...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Four teens were arrested Friday night after a major crime spree, including the shooting at a 76 gas station in northeast Portland. Portland Police credits a new task force to combat summer spikes in violent crime. The director of Portland Ceasefire, an outreach program to reduce teen gun violenc
Freddy’s Frozen Custard Is Expanding to Oregon and It Could Get 20 Locations
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is coming to Oregon, and it’s not thinking small. The Kansas-based fast-casual chain is actively recruiting franchise owners to build at least 20 locations across the Portland metro area, with additional interest in Bend, Salem, and Eugene. No specific addresses or opening dates h
First Alert: Turning hot through Thursday
Highs will top out in the mid-80s this afternoon in Portland. Clouds increase from the south overnight, meaning we’ll wake up to mostly cloudy skies Monday morning & fog at the coast. Lows will be near 60 degrees in the metro. FIRST HEAT WAVE OF JULY. As high pressure...
2026 Portland Salad Week Restaurant Specials Are Here
Welcome to 2026 Portland Salad Week, one of our favorite annual traditions at Bridgetown Bites! It’s a chance to celebrate the incredible restaurants and small businesses that showcase the abundance of fresh, local produce our lovely state has to offer. And we’re excited to spotlight the 2026 Portland Salad Week restau
Thousands pack downtown Portland on Sunday for the city’s annual Pride Parade
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thousands of people filled downtown Portland on Sunday as the city hosted its annual Pride Parade, one of the largest parades in Oregon and among the biggest Pride parades in the Pacific Northwest. Portland’s Pride events have long served as a celebration and a show...
A bystander intervened after a man allegedly tried to pull a 7-year-old girl away...
A bystander used pepper spray after a naked man allegedly tried to pull a 7-year-old girl away from her parents at a busy Portland park, while police officers reportedly took between 30 and 40 minutes to reach the scene.

















