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Fremont Bridge closures to start Sunday night
PORTLAND, Ore. — There will be closures on the lower deck and single lanes of the upper deck of the Fremont Bridge, starting Sunday, Oct. 13 and lasting through next week and into the following weekend, due to routine bridge inspections, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported. On...
Northern Lights may be visible in Oregon, Washington on Thursday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Didn't catch the Northern Lights over the Pacific Northwest earlier this week? There's another chance to view the phenomenon in Oregon and Washington. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday going into Friday. Warnings at this level are very rare, the agency said. The storm increases the chances for viewing the aurora borealis, which may be seen in most parts of Oregon and Washington.
Troutdale breaks ground on Sandy Riverfront Park and Trail
Walkers, bikers, river enthusiasts, bird watchers, and Troutdale residents were all smiles Thursday afternoon, Oct. 10, during the official groundbreaking of a project that will bring better access to the river and foster more connections into Downtown. The ceremony was for the Sandy Riverfront Park and Trail, a 3.5-acre waterfront park nestled along the Sandy River a stone’s throw from Downtown Troutdale. “This is an exciting milestone for Troutdale,” said...
Formerly incarcerated man now helping homeless people in Portland find permanent housing
PORTLAND, Ore. — Danny Contreras Martinez has a mission to give back to those who need a little guidance — as he once too needed some help. “How do you not know Danny?” asked Clinton Triangle resident Josh Smolar. “He’s always smiling from ear to ear, making sure everyone’s day is better.”
Man charged in La Mota double slaying fired from previous pot job, then rammed boss’s truck
Jason Steiner shifted his pickup into reverse and slammed into a maroon truck owned by the pot shop manager who had just fired him. It was Dec. 15, 2021. Just about three years later, Steiner would be arrested on allegations of second-degree murder for allegedly shooting dead two armed robbers during a break-in at a La Mota dispensary in St. Johns.
Unusual white fox spotted in Portland, stumps wildlife biologists: Watch the video
Richard Melling and his wife were walking across the Sellwood Bridge on Wednesday morning when they caught a glimpse of an unusual creature — a small, pure-white animal on the west side, not far from the bridge. “It definitely looked wild and it looked like a puppy,” Melling, 64,...
Missing man found safe in Happy Valley
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. — A man in Happy Valley was found safe Thursday after having been missing since Wednesday morning. He was last seen leaving his care home. The Clackamas Sheriff's Office said he had been found safe around 4:55 p.m. on Thursday. Around 11:45 a.m., on Wednesday, 77-year-old...
Anything is paw-sible: Portland K-9 makes a national heroic name for herself
This floppy-eared, banana-loving, tongue-hanging companion is being recognized for her ulti-mutt work detecting explosives in the Portland area. The pupparazzi aren't going to want to miss this one. Explosive Detection K-9 Jacky, a Portland local, was named a finalist for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, which takes place on Jan. 5, 2025. "We are...
Portland turns to total system overhaul after staggering post-COVID-19 decline
Portland has transformed in the last five years following substantial unrest in 2020 after the death of George Floyd and Measure 110, which decriminalized all drugs. Now, the city is reversing course, transforming its government by expanding its City Council and adding ranked choice voting. Measure 110, in particular, which was enacted in 2020 to […]
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