Scappoose
LATEST NEWS
Man who was traveling to Texas for 2-year-old daughter's birthday found dead in Willamette River
PORTLAND, Ore. — On May 19, 35-year-old Daniel Ray's body was found near the Steel Bridge in the Willamette River. His family said they stopped hearing from him back in November and have spent the past 7 months praying he was alive. "Anywhere he goes, he calls me," said...
Bibliophiles, get ready for first Powell’s warehouse sale in two decades
Powell’s Books, considered one of the finest independent bookstores in the United States, announced that it will hold its first warehouse sale in 20 years. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at 2720 N.W. 29th Ave., Portland. An Instagram alert, posted over the weekend, reads, “You know what’s better than books? More books!” ...
Portland’s phony landlord killer gets life with chance of parole in 35 years for slaying couple
PORTLAND - A self-appointed landlord who killed two of his tenants once they discovered his scheme was sentenced Friday to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 35 years. Phillip L. Nelson claimed self-defense in the double killing in 2020, but a Multnomah County jury disagreed last month...
Gem Faire makes dazzling return to Hillsboro with jewelry, stones
The Gem Faire is back to light up Hillsboro with sparkle and shine from Friday, June 21, through Sunday, June 23. Deemed “America’s premier jewelry and bead show,” the three-day event will take place at the Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave. Jewelry enjoyers and stone enthusiasts can expect to find the largest assortment of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, fossils and more — all under one roof. ...
Early Results: Columbia County's 2024 Primary Election
Election Day has come and gone in Columbia County, and though the election results won't be certified until June 17, initial returns indicate that many across the county were not willing to approve measures that would add to their tax bill. Levies for the St. Helens Police Department, the Columbia County Jail, and Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District all fell short of a majority approval. The only levy that has been approved by a majority of voters at this time is Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District's...
Two Oregon women spend years sifting through ashes to give veterans a proper burial
Carolyn Arntson and Denise Hatch stood in a dimly lit storage room at Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Funeral Home, searching through hundreds of boxes — stacked floor to ceiling — of cremated remains. Here, in a place of such conspicuous death and loss, the duo searched for remains...
Vasquez plans to expand theft task forces, addiction treatment in MultCo DA’s office
After a contentious race, Nathan Vasquez will succeed Mike Schmidt as Multnomah County district attorney in January-- aiming to build community relationships, expand theft task forces, and find ways to address the drug crisis.
Forest Grove Softball: Out, but definitely not down
The season is over for the Forest Grove softball team, but it was far from a failure for a group leading and taking the Viking program to levels unseen for quite some time. “This team has grown more in a season than any other team I have coached at Forest Grove,” Vikings head coach Jeremy Ingram said. “Our season as a whole I would say has been a huge leap forward for FG softball. We were in the hunt for the league title up until...
Caught on video: Suspects pickpocket elderly man in Costco parking lot
PORTLAND, Ore. - Authorities in Oregon are looking for a group of suspects who pickpocket an elderly man, among others, and the latest incident was caught on video. The Portland Police Bureau said on May 9, three men pickpocketed a 93-year-old man in a Costco parking lot. The thieves took...
Bibliophiles, get ready for first Powell’s warehouse sale in two decades
Powell’s Books, considered one of the finest independent bookstores in the United States, announced that it will hold its first warehouse sale in 20 years. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at 2720 N.W. 29th Ave., Portland. An Instagram alert, posted over the weekend, reads, “You know what’s better than books? More books!” ...
Readers respond: PPS alienates community support
As a Portland Public Schools supporter, and as parent of two PPS students, I am dumbstruck and heartbroken by the PPS board decision to dissolve individual school-run foundations in favor of a district-run foundation, (“Parent fundraising to staff their own child’s school in Portland is off the table. What comes next is uncertain”). Our school is now left without the ability to make up for gross underfunding.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.