Boats and dock catch fire at Goble Marina on Columbia River
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Wash. — Multiple fire agencies responded Sunday afternoon to a fire involving two large vessels and a dock at Goble Marina on the Columbia River, according to the Vancouver Fire Department and Columbia River Fire & Rescue. The fire was reported at approximately 12:27 p.m. Sunday at...
Portland Therapists Busted In Multnomah Medicaid Scam Sweep
Portland’s counseling world is under a harsh spotlight after the Oregon Department of Justice rolled out criminal charges and guilty pleas in three separate Multnomah County Medicaid cases this week. A Portland counseling business and two therapists are at the center of the prosecutions, which officials say range from fraudulent billing to personal perks allegedly tied to Medicaid-funded care. The state’s Medicaid Fraud...
A Classic Oregon Steakhouse Known For A Ribeye That Draws Crowds From Miles Away
How does a perfect steak look? Have you ever actually tasted a truly good one?. There is a place in Oregon that has been making exceptional steaks for decades, and if anyone knows how to prepare them properly, they do. Locals say the recipe has barely changed over the years,...
Portland couple describes ‘chaotic’ 15 minutes performing CPR at a Bruce Springsteen concert
A Portland couple who jumped to aid a man having a medical emergency at Bruce Springsteen’s Moda Center concert Friday might have been the two people best positioned to help, despite what they describe as a “chaotic” situation. Joshua Roark, a cardiologist at Adventist Health’s Northwest Heart...
Oregon’s Richest County Revealed as Rural Regions Fall Further Behind
Deschutes County, the center of Oregon’s tourism and outdoor recreation industry, and an established manufacturing and aviation hub, has the highest personal incomes in the Beaver State. Annual Incomes in Deschutes County are $16,000 Above the State Average. According to federal figures, residents of Deschutes County...
This 21-Mile Oregon Trail Built on an Old Railroad Is Perfect for Biking, Hiking,...
A 21-mile Oregon trail built on an old railroad instantly feels different from the moment I start moving. The path is long, steady, and surprisingly smooth, like it was designed for wandering without hurry. I bike a stretch, then switch to walking just to take in more of the scenery....
Troutdale Hiker Survives Harrowing 150-Foot Plunge Near Sandy River
A weekend hike near the Sandy River turned into a rescue drama Saturday afternoon when a hiker fell an estimated 150 feet down a steep embankment in Multnomah County, according to emergency crews. Gresham firefighters were called out just before 3 p.m. to the Stark Street viaduct in the Troutdale...
Portland Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Deadly Convenience Store Shooting
A Portland man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a fatal early-morning shooting outside a Northeast Portland convenience store, authorities confirmed. David L. Carter, 59, received the sentence on Friday after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the killing of 45-year-old Bruce O. Glass....
Search for missing teen in decades-old case near Yacolt campground turns up empty
CLARK COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - A tip in a decades-old case turned up nothing Saturday after the Clark County Sheriff’s Office searched for Jamie Grissim’s remains near the Rock Creek Campground in Yacolt. Grissim was 16 years old when she disappeared on Dec. 7, 1971, while walking home...
City staff facing ‘retaliatory’ federal charges could be represented by Portland attorney’s office
The policy allows the city to defend or cover the defense of public employees complying with sanctuary laws.
