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Thousands gather for Portland Pride parade Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Pride celebrations had a stormy start Sunday, but the brief downpour wasn’t enough to rain on the parade. The annual parade, emceed by KOIN 6’s very own Emily Burris and Travis Teich along with co-hosts Summer Lynne Seasons and Bolivia Carmichaels, went off without a hitch and some state leaders, including Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, were seen joining in the celebration.
Sunny and cooler Monday and throughout week: Portland metro weather
The burp of rain Sunday set the stage for a cooler – and very pleasant – week in the Portland metro area. Monday will top out at 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service says. The day will be sunny and clear with very little breeze. The low overnight will be around 53.
See homes sold in the Portland metro area, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Portland metro area reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 392 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,050-square-foot home on Southwest 13th Street in Beaverton that sold for $539,000.
Some Portland voters glad to see Biden withdraw, others concerned about what’s next
BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) - After President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will no longer seek reelection in the 2024 race for the White House, voters are now left wondering who their choices will be on the November ballot. While some who spoke with a FOX 12 crew in the...
Pretty Vee Makes Fun Of Rick Ross’ Vancouver Fight With Drake Fans During Her Comedy Show
During her recent comedy show, Pretty Vee made sure to include a segment where she jokingly mocked Rick Ross for his infamous fight with Drake fans at a music festival in Vancouver. The crowd got a good laugh out of it, but it also highlighted the strange and ongoing saga between the two former flames.
Thunderstorms sweep Portland, raising fire danger
Very loud thunder could be heard in Portland on Sunday morning but the worst of it is over, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. The weather service recorded hundreds of lightning strikes over northwest Oregon and southwest Washington through Sunday morning around 10:30 a.m., but the storm was expected to leave Portland by about 11 a.m., said Jon Liu, a meteorologist with the weather service in Portland.
Firefighters battle abandoned equipment blaze on Ross Island
Portland firefighters responded to a fire in abandoned equipment on Ross Island late Saturday afternoon. Heavy black smoke could be seen rising from the island and drifting away into the early evening. Crews were ferried across the Willamette River in Fireboat 21 to fight the fire, which also involved old tractor tires and petroleum products, Portland Fire & Rescue announced on social media around 5:30 p.m. on July 20. No structures were involved. ...
Woodland approves $500,000 construction for road overlay and pedestrian access wide
Woodland residents can soon expect partial lane closures on South Pekin Road as crews repair several cracks that have created safety concerns. In its Monday, July 15 meeting, Woodland’s
La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend
The La Center Our Days Steamboat Celebration returns this weekend with the theme “Wild West on the River” and a packed schedule, including the Twilight Parade, bingo, vendor fair and more. On Friday, July 28, Our Days kicks off at 8 p.m. with the Twilight Parade. The parade...
Winco Foods Removes Self-Checkouts in Oregon, WA Next?
Winco Foods, which has stores in WA, OR and its state of origin, Idaho, has apparently begun to remove self-checkout stands from some of its stores in Oregon. Online social media posts indicate some are gone. According to Reddit users online, at least one Portland, OR area Winco has removed...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
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