East County Library grand opening to have music, magic, art
The grand opening of a massive new library in Gresham is nearly here, and the opening weekend is planned to feature dozens of fun activities for kids and families as they explore the new space. The East County Library is a brand new building built from the ground up in...
Missing Tigard teen, 14, found dead in Portland
A Tigard teen missing since March was found dead Monday in Portland from what police say was likely a fentanyl overdose. Chayton Owings, 14, went missing March 19. The teenager’s body was found on the Eastbank Esplanade near Southeast Salmon Street, a Thursday news release said. “This is a...
The history of Tomanowos, the Willamette Meteorite
WEST LINN, Ore. (KATU) — One of Oregon's claims to fame is the Willamette, the largest meteorite found in the U.S. Long before a farmer found it near West Linn, Ore., in 1902, the indigenous Clackamas people revered the meteorite as a healer sent to lend them strength. A...
‘Optimistic’: Oregon’s Freres Wood pushes forward with fresh mass timber projects
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) –Deep in the Santiam Canyon wedged between hillsides covered in Oregon forests, the evolution of the timber industry is on full display one giant panel at a time inside Freres Wood. “This one is about ten feet by 36 feet,” said Tyler Freres, the company’s chief operating officer. Stroll through one of their […]
Free legal clinic helps tenants avoid eviction in Multnomah County
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - In Multnomah County, only 15% of tenants facing eviction have a lawyer, while landlords have an attorney 65% of the time. That imbalance can determine whether someone keeps their home or ends up on the streets. For about a quarter of people experiencing homelessness, it started...
Six Youths Recovered in Portland Trafficking Mission Kept Short on Details
Portland police say six juveniles have been safely recovered after being found engaged in solicitation during a targeted Human Trafficking Unit mission, the bureau announced Thursday. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt trafficking and identify young people considered at risk. According to a post by the Portland...
Portland ‘Grinch’ burglar sentenced to over 10 years in prison for Christmas theft spree
Allen Sverre Easley, 39, nicknamed the “Grinch,” was sentenced on Wednesday, May 6, to 10 years and eight months in prison following multiple burglary, firearm and contraband convictions, including stealing more than $1,000 in wrapped Christmas presents. The sentence stems from three separate criminal cases involving residential burglaries,...
Portland parent sentenced for shooting another father at school pickup
A Portland father who said he was defending himself when he shot another dad at school pickup was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison. Noureddine Dib, 43, was found guilty by a Multnomah County Circuit Court jury in April of attempted murder, assault, unlawful use of a weapon, discharge of a firearm in the city and reckless endangerment.
Cascadia Jolt Could Jack Up San Andreas In Double Quake Threat From San Francisco...
As if one West Coast megaquake were not enough, new research suggests the region’s feared “Big One” might show up with a plus-one. A team led by Oregon State University geologist Chris Goldfinger argues that a massive Cascadia megathrust earthquake could, at least sometimes, trigger a major rupture on the northern San Andreas fault shortly afterward, turning a regional disaster into near-simultaneous...
You’ve Never Seen Anything Quite Like This Floating Museum In Oregon
There’s a museum in Portland that requires you to cross a gangway to visit, and that’s just the beginning of what makes it special. The Oregon Maritime Museum sits aboard the Portland, a historic steam-powered tugboat moored on the Willamette River, and it’s one of the most unique attractions in the state.
