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DNA led Portland police to man’s killer 1 year after Lloyd Center stabbing; judge hands out 18-year punishment
A man who left a former friend to bleed out in a Lloyd Center parking garage after the two quarreled over fentanyl pills was identified a year later using DNA evidence and came clean to authorities following his arrest, records show. Jeffrey McNeill, now 27, apologized to the family of...
Former Nike, Adidas Execs Join Oregon’s ‘Made in Old Town’ Project
Portland, Ore.’s initiative to bring footwear manufacturing back to the U.S. just gained some crucial support.US Labor Campaigners Demand Nike Ensure Fair Pay for Garment Workers Adidas former brand president Eric Liedtke and Nike former chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder will be joining the $125-million Made in Old Town project, the group announced Thursday. Liedtke is known for pioneering Adidas’ circular sourcing and material innovation efforts under the Futurecraft program, probing the potential for automated, localized manufacturing with Germany- and U.S.-based “Speedfactories,” and solidifying the brand’s commitment to reducing ocean plastics. Meanwhile, Kinder led several brand and product initiatives at Nike, pushing the...
Capture the Flagg: Blazers snag future face of franchise in B/R 2025 NBA mock draft
The Portland Trail Blazers are deemed the "luckiest loser" by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman. In his way-too-soon 2025 NBA mock draft, Wasserman has the Blazers winning the lottery and, in turn, the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. The lottery order wasn't random, as it was based on Bleacher Report's NBA power rankings.
Water rescue on the Willamette River near Waverly Golf Club
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Fire says they rescued an injured person from the Willamette River today near the Waverly Golf Club. They say the patient reportedly has an injured leg and was taken to Willamette Park for transfer to fire and medical crews. We will update this story when...
Woman attacked by pack of dogs near Portland homeless camp: Life-threatening injuries
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police are investigating after a pack of dogs attacked a woman near a homeless encampment, sending her to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Officials say it happened Monday near an encampment at Columbia Boulevard and Upland Drive. Police say the pack of dogs attacked...
Family friend remembers father, son missing after boat capsized in Columbia River Bar
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Constantin Leahu, 43, and his 11-year-old son, Andrei Leahu, remain missing after they were tossed overboard on Saturday, July 13, in the Columbia River Bar, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A friend of the family says the loss has been devastating. “I have an...
Entertainment abound at this year's Yamhill County Fair
Are you ready to be entertained? It’s nonstop action during the Yamhill County Fair from July 31 through Aug. 3, from reasons to get your head bobbing to heart-stopping action. Music On the musical front, a number of bands are set to take the stage during the four-day event, beginning July 31 with country western...
Heartbreaking Fire Devastates Mr. Bill’s Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City
In a tragic twist of fate, just days after we featured Mr. Bill's Village Smokehouse in Lincoln City, Oregon, this beloved local gem suffered an extensive fire. On July 16, at around 2 a.m., an electrical fire broke out, causing significant damage to this family-run business, which has been a staple of the community for years.
20K Acre Fire Triggers Evacuations in NE Oregon, Threatens 395
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office held a brief early Thursday morning concerning the Pilot Rock, OR Fire that has consumed at least 20,000 acres and continues to threaten Highway 395 south. The town of Pilot Rock is circled in this UCSO image. Evacuation orders were issued for numerous areas. According...
A Portland State University study upends assumptions about Measure 110 impacts
A Portland State University report about the impact of Measure 110 challenges assumptions about law enforcement and the role police officers play as they interact with people with a drug addiction. A key takeaway: Police officers can only reach so many people — even with the power to search and arrest them. The report coincides with preparation by Oregon counties to launch new drug addiction treatment programs as part of...
Heating up for Hubbard's Hop Fest
Weather forecasters are calling for temperatures to inch into the heated 90s as Hubbard residents gear up to showcase their community this Saturday with the annual Hubbard Hop Festival. This year’s festival, taking place Saturday, July 20, marks the event’s 50th anniversary. Early activities begin in cooler temps with the 6 a.m. registration for the 5k fun run at Rivenes Park – corner of 4th and E streets – with a $20 entry fee. The run begins at 7 a.m., and the course traces along...
Hardwood association to hold annual meeting in September
RIDGEGIELD, Wash. — Western Hardwood Association, a non-profit association with the mission of being a sustainable Western hardwood industry resource, will hold its annual convention at the Ilani Casino Hotel in Ridgefield, Washington, on September 23-25, 2024. The event will open with a welcoming reception on the 23rd, followed...
Man rescued after falling into hole in NW Portland, calling to passerby for help
PORTLAND, Ore. — Residents in NW Portland were greeted by a rather strange "good morning" today - a man calling for help after falling into a hole. Portland Fire & Rescue's Specialty Rescue Team was sent to NW 15th and Glisan shortly before 6 a.m. after callers began to report that there was someone calling for help "in a hole of some sort."
Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers. That question, which faced significant opposition from industry groups, only gained the support of 39% of voters at the time, but the Portland City Council is considering putting both measures on the ballot again this November. And this time, they are trying a different approach.
Keller Fountain repair event to boost Keller Auditorium renovation
Supporters of renovating the seismically threated downtown Keller Auditorium are using repairs to the iconic Keller Fountain across the street to support their proposal. Water to the fountain has been restored after the pump system was recently repaired. It failed in May 2023, requiring Portland Parks & Recreation to search for rare parts to fix it. Groups supporting the renovation project are hosting a free “Big Splash” community celebration at...
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