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Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
Fiesta participant to perform in Salem
When the Englewood Forest Festival strikes up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in northeast Salem, a little piece of the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana will be part of the event. The annual Salem event takes place each summer on the wooded grounds in the 1200 block of 19th St. NE, adjacent to Englewood Elementary School. The dancers of Ballet Folklorico Gueleguetza have been a mainstay at this event, and they have been a part of their local Woodburn Fiesta parade as well. ...
Hot Hops stay that way with 13-4 win over Canadians
Keep ‘em comin’. The Hops’ hot streak continued with a 13-4 win over Vancouver on Thursday night, July 25, at Hillsboro Ballpark. The win was the fourth straight for Hillsboro (11-16) and sixth in seven games, and in light of two straight Spokane losses, pulled the fifth place Hops within eight games of the first place Indians in the NWL second half standings. ...
Oregon, Portland authorities offer reward for information related to fatal shooting of Uber driver
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and Crime Stoppers of Oregon are asking for the public to identify the suspect or suspects who shot and killed a man who was driving for Uber last month. On the evening of June 4, the 42-year-old Joshua Michael Kelvin had...
Leagues Cup: How to watch, stream Club León vs. Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers host LIGA MX side Club León on Sunday evening, hoping their high-flying attack leads to a Leagues Cup run. Portland and León are in Group West 5 alongside the Colorado Rapids. The top two finishers reach the knockout phase, which starts Aug. 7 with the Round of 32.
New wind-fanned brush fire burns 20 acres near George Millican Road southwest of Prineville
Ground and air crews were called out Saturday afternoon to tackle a new brush fire reported east of George Millican Road and about six miles southwest of Prineville that burned about 20 acres by early evening. The post New wind-fanned brush fire burns 20 acres near George Millican Road southwest of Prineville appeared first on KTVZ.
Sacramento Teen Found Unharmed in Portland Following Multi-State Search, While Companion Is Arrested on Felony Warrants
After a harrowing wait of over three months, a Sacramento teen who vanished in April has been found unharmed in Portland. According to the KCRA report, the Sacramento Police Department confirmed the 17-year-old girl was last seen on April 19 and was located safely on July 18. The police had issued an urgent appeal for her whereabouts on June 4, following increasing fears for her safety.
‘Most outstanding trip’: Over the Edge Taphouse at Crooked River Ranch holding car show to raise funds for veterans
(Update: Adding comments from owner, veteran, Honor Flight of C.O.) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A taphouse in Crooked River Ranch honored military veterans with a fundraiser on Saturday. At Over the Edge Taphouse, the parking lot was flooded with vibrant classic colored cars for its Cruise-In for a Cause Car Show. The event was The post ‘Most outstanding trip’: Over the Edge Taphouse at Crooked River Ranch holding car show to raise funds for veterans appeared first on KTVZ.
Seattle Remembers Longest-Serving Mayor Charles Royer, Who Has Passed Away at 84
The city of Seattle mourns the loss of former Mayor Charles Royer, who passed away at his home in Gearhart, Oregon, yesterday, July 26. Mayor Royer, who led the city from 1978 to 1990, was 84 years old at the time of his passing. His tenure marks the longest in the city's history for a mayoral position, earning him the distinction as Seattle's 48th and most enduring civic leader.
Wayfinder Beer The Highlands beer garden and food cart pod is open
As exclusively first reported by the New School in April 2023, the new Wayfinder Beer at “The Highlands” is part taproom, part food hall, and part food truck pod and beer garden. Wayfinder Beer is the anchor of the brand new development at 153 S. Buxton Road, Troutdale, OR 97060 and is developing and managing the property which will be home to additional food and drink providers offerring everything from ice cream and pizza, to burritos and sushi.
Wildfire near Sandy River and Trout Creek contained by Corbett Fire
CORBETT, Ore. (KATU) — Corbett Fire says they have contained a wildfire near where Trout Creek empties into the Sandy River. Crews were dispatched to the area off of Southeast Gordon Creek Road just after 5:45 a.m. Saturday. “Quick response allowed the firefighters to protect a nearby log cabin,”...
Southeast Portland parents lambast 'controversial development' of planned deflection center near preschool
PORTLAND, Ore. — On the corner of Southeast Pine Street and 11th Avenue in Portland’s Central Eastside sits a preschool, where David Watnick’s 1-year-old will start in September the same time Multnomah County will open its deflection center for people caught in possession of small amounts of hard drugs who choose treatment over jail time. The deflection center is about a block away from the school.
Video Horizon in Astoria looms long and large
Neal Cummings has owned and run Video Horizons in Astoria for the last 40 years. It’s now the city’s only video rental store, and one of only a handful of businesses in Oregon where you can rent or buy movies on VHS or DVD. We talk with Cummings about how he got into this business, what keeps him going and why he thinks people still want an alternative to streaming movies in the digital age.
Grain Terminal Where Tire Pile Caught Fire Goes on the Market for $6.5 Million
Beau Blixseth, son of Oregon’s most renowned timber baron, is trying to sell his grain elevator on the Willamette River next to Moda Center for $6.5 million, according to a listing, opening a new chapter for one of Portland’s iconic structures. Castle Arden 1 LLC, a limited liability...
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