Officials warn about algae in Columbia
Clark County Public Health is warning residents of new dangers related to algae growths in local waterways. Benthic (that is, at the bottom of a body of water) algal mats found along the Columbia River have been linked to the death of two dogs. “What we’ve talked about in Clark...
Novick Apologizes for Proposing Arts Center Closure
City Councilor Steve Novick had a rough go of it on May 21 as dozens of people publicly testified against his proposal to shut down the Multnomah Arts Center as a belt-tightening measure. After dozens of people (including a children’s string quartet) protested Novick’s idea, saying it would decimate a...
I-5 bridge replacement program unveils plan to minimize impact on historic sites
Places like Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Vancouver Barracks Historic District could be impacted.
McCords Vancouver RV Center now open in Battle Ground
McCords Vancouver RV Center opened its doors to the public at its new Battle Ground location earlier this month. Vancouver RV Center General Manager Tom Lewis shared the recent trends in RV sales as
Driver crashes car, fled on foot before arrest in NE Portland, police say
Portland police said they attempted to stop the driver around 4 p.m. near Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Northeast Columbia Street but he took off.
Portland man indicted in hour-long robbery, carjacking spree in Oregon, Washington
A Multnomah County grand jury last week indicted a Portland man accused of robbery, carjacking and fleeing police across state lines. Jeffrey Boone, 43, was charged May 20 with seven counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of burglary, seven counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of unlawful use of a...
Another Portland suburb is getting the Shake Shack treatment
Classic burgers, crinkle-cut fries and creamy custard shakes are heading to another Portland suburb. Shake Shack has been steadily growing its Portland-area presence since it debuted in Beaverton in 2021. Over the past four years, the fast-casual burger restaurant — loved largely for its trademark frozen custard —...
TriMet to launch new bus line along 148th Ave this weekend
TriMet is launching a new bus line, Line 86, on June 1, which will connect with the MAX light rail and other bus lines, and will make the commute more convenient for employees of a nonprofit that employs workers with disabilities.
Armed man who threatened Papa Murphy’s employees was pepper-sprayed multiple times, police say
A man was taken into custody Thursday evening after police said he caused a Southeast Portland Papa Murphy's to evacuate after screaming at employees and arming himself with kitchen knives.
‘It just breaks my heart’: Some Portlanders are being priced out by utility rate...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In an 11-1 vote, Portland City Council last week approved a 6.3% rate hike for customers' water, sewer and stormwater bills. The average single-family household will see their bills jump by about $10 a month. City officials say it's necessary to keep up on critical infrastructure...