Portland Central Library enhances security after nearby deadly shooting
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The area near the Central Library in Downtown Portland was rattled when a deadly shooting happened earlier in July. It prompted a brief closure and changes to security protocols. Now, library officials said they’re doing even more to keep people safe. “Downtown Portland needs a...
Viral TikTok star gives Portland restaurant 10-star review
Keith Lee visited Indonesian restaurant Gado Gado, soul food cart Kee's Loaded Kitchen and Cheese & Crack Snack Shop.
Expert warns of AI’s limits after facial recognition leads to Portland man arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Robert "Jacob" Hoopes, a Portland resident and Reed College alumnus, was arrested by FBI agents after being linked to a photo published in an article. Court documents stated he was identified using facial recognition software, which scanned a picture of a suspect found in an...
The Gigantic Consignment Store In Oregon Packed With Rare Finds And Ridiculously Good Deals
You know that feeling when someone mentions a “warehouse store” and your brain immediately conjures images of fluorescent-lit bulk toilet paper and industrial-sized mayo jars?. Well, forget everything you think you know about warehouse shopping because City Liquidators in Portland is about to blow your mind in the...
U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Region Headquarters could be closed
U.S. Forest Service offices in Portland charged with wildfire prevention, scientific research, forestland management and conservation across the Northwest would be shuttered and moved out of state
County mulls sales tax to fund criminal justice programs
The Clark County Council is considering a new criminal justice sales tax that wouldn’t require voter approval to be enacted. The council agreed Wednesday to discuss and possibly vote on the new tax at its Aug. 5 meeting. The measure is one of several options the council is considering...
Public scrutiny of contractors grows after Rotschy accidents
Following several gruesome workplace accidents, local governments in Southwest Washington are starting to heed calls by building trades unions to keep dangerous contractors off public works projects. The Port of Longview and City of Vancouver both took steps in June to hire safety consultants to monitor Rotschy Inc.,...
Man rearrested for starting fires in north and NE Portland denied pretrial release
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The man accused of setting multiple fires in north and northeast Portland is behind bars once again, and neighbors are hoping he stays there. Aubrey Edwards was first arrested on arson charges on Tuesday, but because of the way Oregon’s bail reform is structured, the charges against him made...
Medical examiner identifies woman who died in Vancouver apartment fire May 2
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The Clark County Medical Examiner has identified the woman found dead back in early May in an apartment fire. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of May 2 at a three-story apartment building on East 5th Street. Arriving firefighters called out a second alarm response, and crews had...
Mexican national accused of trafficking large amount of fentanyl, heroin in Oregon
New veterans recovery shelter to open at former Kenton Hotel in North Portland. A new unhoused veterans recovery shelter is expected to open in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood by the end of 2025. Local golfer ready to shine at USGA Women's Golf Amateur Championship in Oregon. Updated: 43 minutes ago.
