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Rep. Salinas meets with leaders to talk post-M110 plans
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Congresswoman Andrea Salinas met with local leaders in Salem to hear how they are getting ready for the recriminalization of drug possession in September. In 2018, Marion County set up a program linking law enforcement with community health resources in a deflection program called Lead. Salinas...
Update: Be prepared for temperatures up to 104 degrees from Saturday to Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated excessive heat warning at 9:51 p.m. on Thursday valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Monday 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon as well as Wallowa County.
Sisters remember woman killed in Portland motorcycle crash, leaving behind a daughter
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Camacho sisters stay in touch, mostly through Facetime each week. The four women grew up together, and while they live in different cities now, they still describe themselves as “tight knit.”. “I feel like that’s kind of what we were known for, 'Oh the...
Portland To Plant Trees In Streets
Beginning this month, City of Portland contractors will start construction on the first phase of the Trees in the Curb Zone pilot project. The project will repurpose underutilized parking spaces along SE Duke from 82nd Ave to 94th avenues to add space for 15 street trees. This part of the Lents neighborhood is noted for having few street trees and little space behind the curb to accommodate a tree. In addition to creating space and planting these new street trees, the City project will also fund a limited quantity of yard trees for properties along the street.
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 […] The post Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
Portland's famous Ken's Artisan Pizza opening Bend location in November
Ken's Artisan Pizza, an award-winning wood-fired oven pizzeria in Portland, announced Thursday it is opening up a new location in Bend. The new restaurant will be located in the Downing Hotel building at 1033 NW Bond Street. It's set to open in November. "We are thriled to bring the authentic...
Portland Pride Festival and Parade returns this weekend
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland’s LGBTQ+ community is coming together this week for Portland’s Pride celebration!. Along with the festival in Waterfront Park on Saturday and Sunday, several events will start today throughout the weekend. FOX12’s Ayo Elise talks with the festival organizer to learn more. To...
Update: Be prepared for temperatures up to 110 degrees until Monday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated excessive heat warning at 9:55 a.m. on Sunday in effect until Monday at 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon as well as Wallowa County.
You could be the next member of the PBOT Bicycle Advisory Committee
Much of what we love about Portland was created on the backs of hard-working volunteers. I can’t think of many better illustrations of that than the city’s Bicycle Advisory Committee. BAC members have had had an incalculable influence on Portland’s bike network over the years, and now you have an opportunity to join this illustrious legacy.
Family of young mother killed in street racing incident sues city, others for $15 million
The family of a young mother who was killed during a street racing incident while waiting at a bus stop back in 2022 is suing the city of Portland and various other agencies for $15 million, arguing her death could have been prevented.
Police investigate fatal bicycle crash in Multnomah neighborhood
The Portland Police Bureau announced Wednesday evening that a man who fell from his bicycle while riding in in the Multnomah neighborhood 10 days ago has died from his injuries. According to police, first responders were called to the intersection of Southwest Capitol Highway and SW Florida Street just before...
Building on the brain, with Canby Bricks & Minifigs!
CANBY Ore. (KPTV) - FOX 12’s Stephanie Kralevich heads to Canby to meet new Bricks & Minfigs owner Mike Kornish and learn the backstory of how this loyal Lego enthusiast is living the dream working his way up from customer, to employee, before eventually making the move to buy the place!
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