Smash-And-Grab Chaos As Armed Robbers Hit Washington Square Mall
The calm of a Sunday evening shopping trip shattered along with the glass at Washington Square Mall, after an armed robbery left customers rattled but physically unharmed. Witnesses said display cases were smashed just after 6 p.m., and two suspects quickly took off in a vehicle as panicked shoppers ran or sheltered...
Anonymous artists are secretly filling Portland’s cracked sidewalks with mosaic art
Since last fall, small mosaic art pieces have been mysteriously appearing in sidewalk cracks across the Portland area. The artists call themselves the Portland Tile Guerrillas, and so far they have installed dozens of hand‑cut, slip‑resistant tile artworks across Portland, Milwaukie and Oregon City. Their project,...
The 14 Best Airports In The US For Coffee Lovers
Whether you're bound on a red-eye or have time to kill on a layover, these hubs offer the best mix of local shops and national chains for your airport coffee.
Human-sized nest and massive cocoon on display as crime survivors share art in Beaverton...
BEAVERTON, Ore. — A new and deeply personal art exhibit is opening Friday night in Beaverton, featuring powerful works created by survivors of violent crime in the local community. From a massive cocoon to a human-sized nest, the exhibit at The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts — known...
Woman arrested during protest outside Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was arrested during a protest at the home of Mayor Keith Wilson on Saturday for allegedly smashing a glass vase on the mayor’s porch. The home was once again the focal point of a demonstration against the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Rose City, with more than...
Portland warns outdoor dining setups could pose health risks without proper maintenance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — As Portland’s warm weather draws more people to dine outside, the city is urging customers and businesses to take a closer look at curbside outdoor patios, warning that structures that are not properly maintained could pose a health hazard and put permits at risk.
54 years later: Looking back on the deadly Vancouver tornado of 1972
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunday marks the 54th anniversary of the Vancouver F3 tornado of April 5, 1972, and stands alone in the record books. It is the holy grail of Pacific Northwest tornadoes. Even now, 54 years later, the 1972 Vancouver tornado is to this day the single deadliest tornado to ever strike west of […]
Readers respond: MAGA, No Kings fear government overreach
Could it be that the No Kings faithful and the Make America Great Again faithful represent two sides of the same coin? The coin, in this case, is a shared fear of government overreach, (“30,000 Portland marchers join ‘No Kings’ rally amid nationwide protests,” March 28).
Tree falls across downtown Portland road
PORTLAND, Ore. — A tree fell onto Southwest Market Street near the Keller Auditorium in downtown Portland on Saturday afternoon, blocking the road for several hours. The tree landed across all lanes of Market Street near Southwest 2nd Avenue just after 3:00 p.m. Part of the tree landed against...
Billy Jack Haynes Trial – Former WWE Star To Face Murder Charges In 2027
Former WWE star Billy Jack Haynes will stand trial for the death of his wife after a court ruled him mentally fit to proceed. KATU TV is reporting that the trial is now scheduled for April 2027, marking a major turn in a case that has dragged on for over a year. Haynes faced legal […]
