January 2012
Portland weather: mostly cloudy conditions in... →
Expect overcast skies today but noticeably warmer temperatures.
Oregon State Police report 47 intoxicated driving... →
Increased DUII enforcement efforts will continue through Monday night, police said.
December 2011
Portland firefighters find a body and a marijuana... →
Portland firefighters say the body was found just inside the front door of the two-story house.
Two children, a divorce and a daughter drops from... →
The polite, shy young man Esther Sigurdardottir left Iceland to be with turns out to be a monster. (Read The Oregonian’s five-part series, The War Bride.)
Esther Gavin arrives in Portland with hopes,... →
Just after World War II, a young Icelandic woman comes to Portland for a new life but finds a mysterious fate. (Read The Oregonian’s five-part series, The War Bride.)
North Plains residents can't stand smell from... →
City residents gained a measure of satisfaction after Washington County’s commissioners on Tuesday denied Nature’s Needs’ bid to make acceptance of food waste part of its permanent franchise…
Clackamas High graduate completes Army training... →
A 1995 Clackamas High graduate is in the Army now.
Company that supplies Portland's parking meters... →
Portland’s former parking manager Ellis K. McCoy has pleaded not guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to a one-count federal indictment of accepting bribes, gifts and travel while steering…
Portland police arrest two men in connection to... →
Portland Police officers assigned to north precinct responded to a shots fired call in the area of Northeast Rodney Avenue and San Rafael Street early Friday morning just past midnight.
Witnesses tell their side of Steve Moline's... →
Although police have turned up no evidence to suggest a crime was committed in the disappearance of Steven Moline, many details remain unclear about a car trip on the remote roads leading to Bagby…
Layaway 'angels' help shoppers rescue kids'... →
Oregonians give more pointed charitable donations this holiday season, secretly paying off outstanding layaways bound for children
North Portland weekend roundup: Christmas ships,... →
Events in North Portland this weekend, Dec. 16 to Dec 18.
Franklin High School is planning to upgrade its... →
The high school hopes to raise $1 million by the end of next year. Portland Public Schools has chipped in $191,000 and the city of Portland has pledged more than $100,000.
Residence Inn by Marriott proposed by Pearl... →
The 225-unit hotel would open in 2015 at Northwest 9th Avenue and Marshall Street.
Integra Telecom names Kevin O'Hara CEO →
Previously, O’Hara co-founded Level 3 Communications, where he served as president, chief operating officer and as a member of its board. He also serves on the board of Portland video technology…
Outside report defends test results by Fair... →
Testing by the Fair Housing Council of Oregon found an alarming frequency of differential treatment against black and Latino testers.
Portland weekend entertainment: Your guide in... →
Weekend entertainment options across the city’s neighborhoods.
Portland Playhouse seeks city's OK to perform... →
The nonprofit theater group has applied to the Bureau of Development Services for a conditional use permit that would allow it to get around a prohibition of commercial activities in residential…
Portland officials reviewing whether city should... →
Fish, who previously has declined to comment, said the city is reviewing Headwaters to determine if it should pay $100,000 a year in property taxes.
Police arrest Occupy Portland protesters on South... →
Portland police officers took down all Occupy Portland tents and began arresting protesters who refuse to leave encampments on the South Park blocks.
Portland leaders cheer decision to let city avoid... →
The Portland Water Bureau estimates potential savings at $68 million. But water rates won’t go down. They just won’t go up as much as expected.
November 2011
Oregon to save Portland ratepayers $68 million,... →
Portland was the first to apply for the variance. Now it’s the first to get the waiver.
Costs drop for Portland to Lake Oswego streetcar... →
It’s impossible to compare the latest cost estimate of $208.2 million to the originals from 2010, which pegged it at $347.4 million or $458.3 million in 2017 because the estimates are “not apples to…
Police seeking man who allegedly robbed downtown... →
The man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from Lucky Spoon.
Macy's parade wows crowds in downtown Portland →
Parade participants waved at the crowds and the crowds waved back as the parade passed through the intersection of Southwest Broadway and Salmon Street.
'Portlandia' spoofs city's countless recycling... →
A month after Portland launches its new curbside composting for food scraps, City Hall Watch finally discovers the oh-so-timely spoof of Portland’s numerous recycling bins.
Northeast Community Center to host... →
The Northeast Community Center will hold an ornament decorating part on Dec. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. for children to send holiday wishes to the Hollywood Senior Center, Albertina Kerr, Yolanda House, and…
Rain, strong winds lashing Pacific Northwest this... →
The National Weather Service says strong winds, some as strong as 50 mph, will last throughout the day.
High winds, rain and other fall weather to greet... →
High winds are expected at the Oregon coast, snow is likely in the Cascades and rain is slated to be heavy in the Portland metro area this week.
Fire reported in Southeast Portland apartment →
Fire was accidental. Damages are estimated at $20,000, according to Portland Fire and Rescue.
Portland Development Commission sued for $1.7... →
PDC Executive Director Patrick Quinton in June told Lab Holding it would not have to pay back “the benefit of nearly half a million dollars in public funding,” but the was unwilling to cover other…
Portland weekend events: Gaycation in SE, Wild... →
The O’s neighborhood reporters offer thoughts on what to do this weekend.
Occupy Portland: N17 protesters move into... →
Protesters move among a handful of large banks in Downtown Portland. Many banks are locking doors; police are shadowing Occupy Portland demostrators, who are part of the national N17 bank protests.
Family of Portland real estate developer Tom Moyer... →
Heirs of Tom Moyer, the most influential Portland real estate developer of the last decade, are locked in a bitter feud over Moyer granddaughter Vanessa Sturgeon’s stewardship of the vast Moyer…
Portland mayoral candidates square off in first... →
A forum featuring Portland mayoral candidates produced few surprises but several promises. Watch the video online.
Northeast Portland school enrollment balancing... →
Tuesday’s meeting takes place at Rigler School. The meeting moves Wednesday to Scott School.
Occupy Portland: Parks empty after tense clash;... →
“The parks are gone, but the consciousness has not died,” said Gina Ronning, an Occupy Portland organizer. “We have momentum, but we need to channel it.” Exactly how they will — and whether they…
Occupy Portland: Police raze camps, drive... →
Protesters driven from Lownsdale and Chapman squares are heading toward Pioneer Courthouse Square. Police are moving along with them.
Occupy Portland faces eviction (Photos) →
The 12:01 a.m. deadline issued by Sam Adams has passed with no major action taken by the police.
Police say Occupy Portland campers are preparing... →
Police said campers have dug a hole in one of the parks which has been reinforced with wood and that they have received reports of others hammering nails into wood as possible weapons. They believe…
Occupy Portland: City tightening pincers on camp;... →
The squeeze on Occupy Portland tightens, with the electeds and the business community pushing for an end to the five-week demonstration in Chapman and Lownsdale squares.
Washington voters approving private liquor sales →
Warehouse grocery stores, such as Costco, would be allowed to begin selling distilled spirits, such as vodka and whiskey, in its Washington stores.
Portland weather: foggy start, then sunshine in... →
The National Weather Service says the day will get off on a foggy note — take it easy on your morning commute — but the afternoon holds the promise of partly sunny skies and a daytime high in the…
TriMet investigating 2 operators after 'not... →
The video, taken by a TriMet camera at the Expo Center stop on Oct. 13 and posted on YouTube over the weekend, shows a MAX train barreling down the tracks at the Yellow Line terminus.
Urban Airship raises $15.1 million amid rising... →
Hopes are rising for a sustained regional tech boom.
Bank branches vandalized in Portland's Hollywood... →
Police receive an email from “The Real Occupy Portland” claiming responsibility.
'Old-timers' from KGW television share lunch and... →
These men don’t just remember an earlier era of Portland history — they were in the thick of it, as reporters, cameramen and production staffers.
Jefferson wins over Parkrose, 36-19 (photos) →
Why Oregon officials eliminated requirements at... →
Friday’s assortment of reading and links on issues affecting Portland City Hall.
Unruly Occupy Portland march unleashes tensions,... →
Police Chief Mike Reese orders all sworn officers to have their gas masks, batons and helmets immediately available, and be ready to use them.