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Oregon City's 10 most expensive homes sold, April 8-21
A house that sold for $1.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oregon City between April 8 and April 21. In total, 19 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $676,621. The average price per square foot was $291.
Washington woman files $3.6M suit over injuries from driving over SW Capitol Hwy pothole
A woman from Clark County, Wash. filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Oregon Department of Transportation, claiming she suffered "severe" injuries after driving over a pothole on Southwest Capitol Highway.
Amber Alert Agony, Hunt Intensifies for Dangerous Dad in Portland After Tragic Twins Snuffed Out
The hunt for Elias Huizar, the man at the center of a heart-rending Amber Alert after a chilling episode in West Richland, intensified as Portland Police confirmed his presence in the area. Citing a shop encounter yesterday morning, a vigilant clerk at the Plaid Pantry on Hayden Island reportedly dialed 911 after spotting Huizar, according to KATU. The clerk's keen observation extended to a child seated in the backseat, setting off a wave of concern as police canvassed the Portland metro.
‘I had no idea’: Woman finds $1M lottery ticket hidden in Tupperware container
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - An Oregon woman got a nice surprise when recently checking her Powerball tickets. Leslie Carr, 52, said she found her winning ticket hidden away in a Tupperware container without knowing that she had $1 million that was waiting to be claimed. Oregon Lottery officials said...
'We're all just pissed off': Portland Public Schools asks custodians to reimburse district after it overpaid staff during January ice storm
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of Portland Public School (PPS) custodians received an email from the district on April 12, saying the school district overpaid employees during the January ice storm, custodians said. Now, PPS is asking the employees to give some of the money back. "They gave me three...
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, facing shortfall, will ask voters to fund operations
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is asking property owners for more money, warning that a budget shortfall could result in facility closures and a reduction in services. Voters will decide in the May 21 election whether to approve or deny Measure 34-337, which would implement a five-year levy...
Can We Bring Rationality Back To Portland?
Kennedy’s beloved Portland, Oregon is still in the throes of irrationality. Luckily, someone has been keeping score and taking names in the Beaver State. Attorney and Host of the “Rational in Portland” Podcast Kristin Olson weighs in on the re-criminalization of drugs in the state of Oregon and how this will affect crime rates as well as the overall societal climate. Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Kennedy Now Available on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4311mhD.
Portland Braces for Prolonged Showers and Wind Gusts, NWS Advises Preparedness
The forecast for Portland, Oregon is looking decidedly soggy as a fresh batch of precipitation rolls in this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's partly sunny skies and mild high of 65 degrees are set to take a turn, giving way to a 50 percent chance of rain after 3 a.m. and an anticipated low around 50 degrees.
Teenager recovering after being knocked off bike, leg broken in NE Portland hit-and-run
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The 16-year-old victim of a hit-and-run crash in Portland is now at home recovering. It happened last week while he was riding his bike, leaving the teenager with a broken leg that needed to be surgically repaired. 16-year-old Haiden is recovering from surgery for a broken...
'We need help': Pregnant, homeless woman addicted to fentanyl goes into labor on Portland's streets
PORTLAND, Ore. — In the early morning hours of April 10, a harrowing scene unfolded on a downtown Portland sidewalk: A pregnant, homeless woman, struggling with a fentanyl addiction, went into labor while in her tent. She and her partner, You'ssef Amhaz, were staying across the street from a...
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