Portland News

PORTLAND, Ore. - An analysis from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that the top cancer risk in Oregon's air is the wood that's burned in stoves and fireplaces.

Maybe it's a sign of spring. Perhaps it's those stickers on lots of cars that read "Keep Portland Weird." Or maybe it's a counter-reaction to the somewhat aesthetically droll Rose Festival.

Portland Police Bureau's Major Crash Team is investigating the death of a man who was apparently thrown from a car that crashed down an embankment Thursday night in Southwest Portland.

Portland Police responded to the Ace Check Cashing business located at 7332 Southeast Powell Boulevard on a call of suspicious activity.

Portland police have arrested two men in connection with a Tri-Met ticket forgery scheme which officials estimate has cost the agency upwards of $100,000. TriMet fare inspectors began noticing the high quality forged fares more than two months ago, said Lt.

A suspect in a triple shooting in southeast Portland has been arrested. Shawn Michael Montgomery, 28, faces several charges that include attempted murder, assault and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Light rail carried passengers into Clackamas County for the first time last week during the ceremonial first ride of the Green Line, which will carry passengers from Portland State University to Clackamas Town Center.

Police surrounded a home Sunday in a southeast Portland neighborhood where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound.

I have been searching the board for good restaurants for dinner, but there seem to be an overwhelming list of them.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Once again Portland, Ore., ise considering a bicycle sharing program, this time with user fees and better bikes.

Oregon State Police say they arrested a southeast Portland man this morning after he was clocked going 122 mph on his motorcycle on Interstate 205 and then attempted a speedy getaway in a residential area.

The Oregon Air National Guard provided this file photo of an F-15. Story Published: Jul 2, 2009 at 12:29 PM PDT This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon Air National Guard The Oregon Air National Guard will conduct Independence Day flyovers for various ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington, and Northern California.

A 49-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in connection with the robbery of a Wells Fargo Bank in Raleigh Hills.

Portland Police Detectives are currently attempting to locate a missing Northeast Portland man who may seem confused and may have dementia.

PORTLAND, Ore. An auctioneer whose throat was cut in a bizarre attack at a Woodburn auction yard told KATU on Wednesday he thought at one point he was going to die.

McKinstry President Doug Moore announced the acquisition of Electrix LLC, a full service electrical contractor headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

An 85-year-old Garden Home woman died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Lamb's Thriftway on Southwest Garden Home Road.

Tight rules preventing new murals in Portland are about to loosen up. On Wednesday, the Portland City Council is expected to give wall-painting artists a longer leash after years of legal wrangling.

Police on Tuesday arrested a man suspected of slitting the throat of an auctioneer in front of a crowd at the Woodburn Auction Yard.

Two adults and three children were assisted by the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross when their apartment, in the 400 block of Northeast Sacramento Street, caught fire Sunday afternoon.