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Three armed robberies in Portland possibly connected, police investigate
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Police are searching for those responsible for a string of armed robberies that happened Thursday afternoon. PPB are investigating if all three may be connected. Three robberies happened within a 30–minute time frame. Starting at 10:56 AM at Joe’s Cellar on NW 21st Ave,...
Oregon agencies remove Forest Grove trees in battle against emerald ash borers
Spring has sprung, and the war wages on against the biggest threat to Washington County’s ash trees. State and local agencies came together in April to slow the destruction of Oregon-native trees from emerald ash borers — an invasive beetle that has been deemed the most destructive pest in North America. A total of 80 trees were removed in Forest Grove in April as part of a collaborative grant between...
Beaverton City Council, Washington County commission candidates to take questions at voters' forum
Meet the candidates running for Beaverton City Council and the Washington County Board of Commissioners at the 2024 Beaverton Voters' Forum. On Wednesday, May 1, candidates will be at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts, located at 12625 S.W. Crescent St. in Beaverton. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an opportunity to meet the candidates, and at 7 p.m. candidates will answer pre-submitted questions. ...
Boxer Ramen closing for good after 11 years in Portland area
PORTLAND, Ore. — After 11 years in the Portland area, Boxer, the small chain of ramen restaurants, is closing for good. Boxer, formerly known as Boxer Ramen, has three locations in Portland and one in Beaverton. The four locations will be open through April 29 for one last meal, the franchise said.
Multnomah County Bolsters Safety With New Lighting to Combat Fentanyl Crisis in Downtown Portland
In response to the surge in fentanyl-related activities plaguing downtown Portland, Multnomah County has taken a pragmatic approach by installing new outdoor lighting around the Central Library in a bid to discourage drug dealing and usage. The move comes as local agencies scurry to find solutions to the recent spike in fentanyl dealings, especially since the library emerged as a new hotspot for such activities.
Bouanga and Los Angeles FC host the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers (2-3-4, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (3-3-3, seventh in the Western Conference) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE LAFC -200, Portland +473, Draw +346; over/under is 3.5 goals. BOTTOM LINE: Denis Bouanga leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after a two-goal outing...
TVF&R officials explain new local option levy on ballot this May
With a new local option levy on the ballot this May, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue hopes voters continue to support the fire district. Voters have passed levies put forth by TVF&R every five years since 2000, most recently in 2019. The 2019 levy, which pays for 92 firefighter and paramedic positions across TVF&R’s district, is set to expire in June 2025. TVF&R serves 11 cities in four counties with...
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