Sherwood
Teenage sisters are victims of double homicide in Klamath Fallsncwlife.com1 DAY AGO
Oregon girl one of 200 missing children found in nationwide operationMyNorthwest.com8 HOURS AGO
‘Ugliest, cruelest policy possible’: Houseless Portlanders say camping ban will ruin livesKPTV2 DAYS AGO
‘Free’ sign leads to chaotic robbery from NW Portland warehouseKPTV1 DAY AGO
LATEST NEWS
USEA Educational Activity Highlight: Sherwood Forest Hunter Pace | Sherwood Oregon | July 13, 2024
What’s a Hunter Pace? The Sherwood Forest Equestrian Center's Hunter Pace is a cross-country-style course around Sherwood Forest over various natural obstacles/terrain. The course ends with a final treat for riders to take in stunning views of Mt. Hood with a loop through the old Far Hill Farms field. The beginning of the course will first start with a warm-up loop around show jumping obstacles in the outdoor ring at Sherwood Forest and then riders will continue directly onto the course. Sign up as a solo rider, pair, or team.
11 questions with our award-winning sports columnist, Wade Evanson
You know him for his coverage of local sports, his picture-perfect action shots at games and his weekly sports column — or, maybe you just know him as Wade — but did you know his columns won first place in the 2023 Excellence in Journalism Contest? Hosted by the Society of Professional Journalists Region 10 — which includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska — the contest is the largest of its kind in the nation and evaluates standout works of journalism published during the...
Burn pile ignites field fire near Forest Grove
A burn pile ignited a field fire near Forest Grove on Tuesday, July 2, authorities reported. At 12:43 p.m., Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in the 6600 block of Northwest Kansas City Road in rural Washington County. Crews arrived within 10 minutes of being dispatched, finding a cut crimson clover field ablaze in two areas. Responders encircled the perimeter with a four-wheel apparatus and doused the...
Burn bans announced for major areas in Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days ahead of an excessive heat warning for the Portland metro rolling into the weekend, regional officials announced burn bans are either in effect immediately or in the coming days. At this time, both Portland and Washington County have burn bans in place. A burn ban takes effect in Clackamas County […]
Washington County detectives believe man's 1996 disappearance and separate, unsolved homicide are connected
PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Officer are seeking information on two decades-old cases they believe are related: the disappearance of a man and the unsolved murder of another. 52-year-old Paul St. Claire disappeared in 1996. He was living in the Portland metro area when he...
Summer window safety for children
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As temperatures continue to rise, so does the risk of children falling out of open windows in the home. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Legacy Health have both compiled safety checklists with actions you can take to make your home a safer place for children this summer.
Construction hole keeps bank robber from literally running out of road in Tigard
A man who robbed a West Linn bank — and led police on a chase Monday, July 1, into Tigard — has a large construction hole to thank for stopping his vehicle before it went over the edge of the southernmost Hall Boulevard overpass. West Linn police reported that 55-year-old Eric Provencio of Prineville robbed the West Linn Key Bank about 12:25 p.m. Monday after brandishing a large knife, leaping over the counter and taking money from teller stations. ...
Pet Care Essentials for a Happy 4th of July
Though many of us look forward to celebrating summer holidays like the 4th of July with friends and family, the festivities can be stressful for our beloved pets. If your pet is sensitive to loud notices, fireworks can be particularly distressing. Schedule a vet appointment well in advance if your pet may need a prescription for sedation. Your vet can assess your pet’s needs and provide appropriate medication or suggest alternative calming methods, such as anxiety wraps or pheromone diffusers. ...
The LGBTQ+-Focused Always Here Bookstore Aims to Create a Third Space for All Ages to Connect
“I read a lot when I was younger—up until high school,” says Rafael Hart, co-owner of Always Here Bookstore. “And then between college and my eyesight getting worse, I stopped reading for pleasure.”. But when Hart and their partner John moved to Portland in 2018, they got...
Five Portland dodgeball players headed to World Dodgeball Championships
PORTLAND, Ore. — Many people have held some history of playing dodgeball, a staple of physical education classes in elementary school. Who knew it would also be a game for some adults in Portland, and a game with a World Championship at stake. Five Portland athletes are headed to...
Portland A/C expert: Get ready for this week’s heat wave now
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As we approach the first big heat wave of the summer, it’s important to start preparing your home now. Starting Thursday, FOX 12′s weather team reports it’ll be above 90 degrees for around a week - maybe more. Patrick Hoye at Ankeny Hardware...
Multnomah County Initiative to Move People From the Streets Into Housing Meets Its Benchmark
One year after the fizzle of her ambitious initiative to move people directly from the streets into apartments, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson can claim a victory: The program appears to have at last met its initial goal. The Joint Office of Homeless Services, which Vega Pederson oversees, announced...
Extreme heat expected to hit Portland this week. Here are some resources for the city’s most vulnerable
PORTLAND, Ore. — Melissa and her friend escape the sun Tuesday afternoon on a shade-covered sidewalk in Old Town. They are both homeless and she is expecting a child. The threat of a heat wave expected to hit Portland over Fourth of July weekend is the last thing Melissa needs.
Men's Soccer Brings in No. 3 Ranked Recruiting Class for 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. – Once again, TopDrawerSoccer has Portland Pilots Men's Soccer with one of the best recruiting classes in the nation, ranking them third in the final rankings. This is the eighth time the Pilots have put together a Top 20 recruiting class since head coach Nick Carlin-Voigt took over in 2016.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.