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Nationwide Missing Child Sweep Locates Missing Oregon Girl
The US Marshals Service, who are experts at finding people regardless of who they are or where they are located, have successfully completed another child location sweep. MyNorthwest.com is reporting this was the second such operation, dubbed Operation We Will Find You 2. It began on May 20th to June...
Housing subsidies for affordable projects? Metro to discuss July 9
Metro, the elected regional government, is suddenly facing the complicated financial decisions in three of its program areas – affordable housing, visitor and spectator facilities, and the performing arts. Up soonest will be whether to ask voters to approve spending funds to keep people housed to increase the supply of affordable housing. The Metro Council is consider the choice at a Tuesday, July 9, work session. Chief Operating Officer Marissa Madrigal will make a recommendation, which has not yet been released. ...
Oregon man accused of exposing himself, urinating in aisle of flight to New Hampshire
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A flight to Manchester, New Hampshire, was diverted Wednesday after a man allegedly exposed himself and urinated in the aisle of the airplane, officials said. The 25-year-old Oregon man was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after the flight landed at the Buffalo Niagara International...
Portland Police close I-84 east at I-205 as they investigate freeway shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police closed the eastbound lanes of I-84 at I-205 for an investigation following the report of a shooting. Officials say a victim's vehicle was shot at and that officers would be looking for evidence during the closure. Police tell KATU News that the freeway...
Every Body Athletics - Golfers Fore EBA!
Every Body Athletics’ mission is to make a lasting impact on the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) through inclusive group exercise. EBA runs in-person classes in the Greater Portland area and online classes via Zoom! EBA serves adults who have aged...
Dozens of people ransack Portland warehouse after someone posts a ‘free’ sign outside, police say
Dozens of people crowded into a warehouse in Northwest Portland on Sunday to take home the supposedly free items including furniture advertised by a sign out front, but there was a catch — the sign wasn’t posted by the business owner, and the items inside weren’t free.
Blazers Staff Watch Possible 2025 Top-Five Prospect Play With Deandre Ayton
In the 2024 FIBA Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament, the Portland Trail Blazers staff and fans got a glimpse of one possible future of the team. In the matchup between the Bahamas and Finland, Blazers big man Deandre Ayton joined forced with 2025 prospect Vladez (“VJ”) Edgecombe Jr to lead the Bahamas to a 96-85 victory. Ayton hit 8-12 shots to score 19 points with 9 rebounds. Edgecombe Jr added 20 points, and current free agent Buddy Hield scored 24.
Portland firefighter sounds alarm after surviving near-fatal heart attack: 'It might save someone's life'
PORTLAND, Ore. — It's a Tuesday afternoon at Portland Fire & Rescue's training center in Northeast Portland. As they work to sharpen their skills, firefighters are engaged and energetic, giving the impression that in this environment, things always go their way. But crews know from experience that even in the confines of a training area, real emergencies can occur.
Portland proposes $175,000 payout to end homeless camping ban lawsuit
Portland leaders are preparing to fork over a six-figure sum to a public interest law firm that sued the city last year over its since-abandoned daytime ban on homeless camping. The Oregon Law Center will receive $175,000 for attorney fees as part of a proposed deal under which it will...
UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon
Join UNCF as they celebrate 80 years of changing the world! The UNCF Each One Teach One Luncheon is a premier fundraising event focusing on raising awareness of the need and benefits of a college education, the students UNCF serves and the contributions of historically Black colleges and universities. Hosted...
Gladstone/Oak Grove's 10 most expensive homes sold, June 24-30
A house in Portland that sold for $681,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Gladstone/Oak Grove in the past week. In total, 14 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $498,701, or $285 per square foot.
Portland sees average temps Wednesday before big heat up brings triple-digit temps through weekend
Portland will get one more sunny day Wednesday with average temps in the low 80s before a more persistent heat up kicks in on the Fourth of July. There may be a few morning clouds in the metro area Wednesday, but skies should gradually clear to mostly sunny by the afternoon. The high will be about 82 degrees.
"He is just as good as me; he just doesn't know how to play the game" - Ex-Bull recalls Michael Jordan insulting Clyde Drexler's intelligence
Hodges recalled MJ telling him that Drexler was just as good as him but lacked the fundamental knowledge on and off the court to reach the same heights of greatness.
Portland to abandon promise of new district-based City Council offices by next year
Portland leaders are poised to abandon a plan to open district-based offices in January to accommodate an expanded 12-person City Council when the city’s new form of government kicks into gear. The current five-member City Council is scheduled Wednesday to cancel an existing mandate that officials set up workspaces...
AMR, Multnomah Co. Sheriff to increase patrols on waterways amid heatwave
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Many people will be waving their paddles as well as their flags this weekend, and local agencies are gearing up. AMR and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office are increasing patrols around waterways to make sure the celebrations don’t turn into rescue missions. On Wednesday,...
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