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Clark County’s Sheriff’s Office investigates fatal crash in Amboy, closes road
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person is dead and a road is closed amid a fatal crash investigation in Amboy on Sunday. According to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, a witness called 911 at 1:26 p.m. to report a collision near 18600 NE 399th Street. The crash involved a car and a motorcycle, with one […]
Gresham’s Festival of the Arts transforms downtown into block party, gallery
The streets of Downtown Gresham were taken over by artists and their wowed patrons over the weekend during the return of a revitalized signature festival. Saturday, July 20, there were enough pieces to leave one’s head spinning. There were ceramics and cottage crafts, glass and jewelry, paintings and photography, sculptures and woodwork, 2D and 3D mixed media, metals and fibers, beads and quilts, wallets and bookmarks, and so much more. ...
Portland's Pier Park Elevates Conservation Efforts Amidst Disc Golf Popularity
Portland's Pier Park has become a beacon for disc golf enthusiasts, now ranked as the third most popular disc golf course in the nation. With the sport's surge in popularity comes an increased responsibility towards the preservation of the park's natural resources. As recent efforts have highlighted, even a game as seemingly benign as disc golf can leave its mark — literally — on the landscape.
Haze, clouds arrive in Portland — for a few days anyway
A 30% chance of precipitation hits Portland on Sunday, when hazy skies are expected to hang over the city. And the high temperature is expected to drop 10 degrees from Saturday’s peak of 94, according to the National Weather Service. Monday will be even cooler, the weather service says,...
‘Warzone level’: North Portland shooting near preschool leaves parents, teachers wanting action
A shooting at Dawson Park in North Portland left two people injured Friday afternoon. This happened right near a preschool and families say they just want to have their kids be safe and be able to use the park.
Rob Gale Promoted to Head Coach as Portland Thorns Celebrate Historic Winning Streak
Portland Thorns FC has officially ended their hunt for a head coach, as they elevated interim boss Rob Gale to full-time duties, a decision announced with a universal sense of rightness on Friday, news sources reported. Gale, who has been steering the ship as an interim figure since April, has now been handed the helm following a historic start that saw him orchestrate a six-game winning streak during his tenure, according to KGW.
Portland Water Bureau faces backlash over Carpenter Lane filtration plant
The Portland Water Bureau has broken ground on its Carpenter Lane filtration plant in Boring, but is facing pushback from neighbors and the Cottrell Community Planning Organization due to the discovery of contaminated soil on the building site.
Oregon Rep. Andrea Salinas talks state mental health crisis, immigration debate and more
Andrea Salinas is almost through her first term in Congress. The Democrat from Lake Oswego is running to keep her seat in Oregon's 6th congressional district, a new district formed in 2022 due to changes in Oregon's population.
After officials promised to address Portland’s fentanyl crisis, overdose deaths rose. What happened?
During a 90-day Portland-area fentanyl emergency declared by elected officials, overdose deaths increased and haven’t declined since, data shows. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Housing Bureau Expects to Exceed Unit Goals With 2016′s Bond Cash
Housing is usually a gloomy subject in Portland. Here’s some good news. Using a $258.4 million bond passed by voters in 2016, the Portland Housing Bureau says it’s on track to complete 1,859 units in 15 projects, beating its goal of 1,300, according to a report for 2023 presented to the City Council this week by Commissioner Carmen Rubio.
Action needed to close equity gaps with Oregon's suicide rate
The Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color. The report contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data. By the numbers In 2022,...
Ranking the 5 worst Blazers starters of the Damian Lillard era
The No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Weber State point guard Damian Lillard hit the ground running with the Portland Trail Blazers, starting all 82 games and winning Rookie of the Year honors. Lillard had 11 highly productive seasons in Portland, resulting in a spot on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He's arguably the best to ever wear a Blazers jersey as the franchise's leading scorer, with 19,376 points accumulated throughout those 11 years.
Ashland-based author awarded Oregon Arts Commission grant for novel ‘Honey’
Award will assist the author with travel costs and his upcoming tour. Novelist Victor Lodato will receive a financial boost to continue touring and participating in author talks for his latest book, “Honey,” after being one of 29 artists to receive Career Opportunity Program grant awards from the Oregon Arts Commission.
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