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North Portland Residents Cite Hazards from Willamette Boulevard Changes
Some North Portland residents are concerned that new speed cushions and concrete bike lane dividers on North Willamette Boulevard have complicated travel and created hazards. The project, implemented by PBOT, aims to slow drivers and protect cyclists in the area. Concerns were raised about obstacles like trash bins blocking the bike lane.
KXL-FM and KOIN-6 Forge News Pact to Expand Portland Coverage
A news pact has formed between KXL-FM and KOIN-6, combining two established Portland news organizations. This aims to expand local coverage of news, weather, and information across radio, TV, and digital platforms for the community.
Portland's Bring! Treats for Dogs Offers Bakery Experience
Bring! Treats for Dogs, Portland’s first dog-treat food truck, now operates a downtown storefront. Founder Kristen Martin created the treats after her Great Pyrenees, Moxie, had stomach issues with other pet foods. The menu features gluten-free, meat-free options made with human-grade ingredients.
Local Portland Pumpkin Patches for Fall Fun
Fall has arrived in Portland, offering several local pumpkin patches for seasonal fun. Locations like Bella Organic Farm & Winery and The Pumpkin Patch feature corn mazes, hayrides, and more activities. Other spots include Topaz Farm and Plumper Farms.
Police gunfire killed Portland K9 Kylo during shooting
Portland police confirmed that police gunfire mortally wounded dog Kylo during a confrontation last week in southeast Portland. The bureau identified the man killed in the shooting as Eddie Brandon Todd Campbell, 39. Detectives found Campbell after responding to a welfare check at a home near Southeast Market Street and Southeast 182nd Avenue.
Portland K-9 Dog Believed Struck by Police Gunfire During Arrest
A Portland police K-9 named Kylo was reportedly struck by gunfire from his own colleagues during an arrest attempt in Gresham. Authorities stated that Kylo, who served for nearly seven years, was taken to a veterinary hospital where he was ultimately euthanized. The incident followed an investigation into the killing of Jeff Thompson.
Portland's Dignity Village: A 25-Year Homeless Autonomous Zone Experiment
Dignity Village is a tiny homes encampment in Portland that has operated for 25 years as an autonomous zone experiment. It offers a model of collective self-empowerment, requiring residents to contribute work hours and resolve disputes through an elected council. Advocates view it as a peer-based solution amid the homelessness crisis.
Portland Considers New Approach for Affordable Housing
Portland is considering a new method to boost affordable housing within the city. A task force, formed last year by the city council, aims to explore creating permanent, mixed-income housing options. Recommendations include partnering with other housing organizations and establishing an ongoing social housing program.
Suspect in Downtown Portland Shooting Arrested
Detectives arrested Sylus G. Noe, 29, of St. Helens, regarding a shooting that occurred on August 10, 2026, near Southwest 4th and Market. The arrest followed an investigation into the incident where an adult male bicyclist was shot by a vehicle driver who fled the scene. Noe was charged with several offenses.
National Park Service recognizes Union Station's role in Black history
The National Park Service approved recognizing Portland's Union Station for its significant African American legacy. While previously listed for its architecture, the update acknowledges its importance to the development of Portland's Black community and labor organizing. Railroad work provided employment opportunities for generations of Black Portlanders.
Union Station Receives Recognition for Significance to Black History
The National Park Service approved recognizing Union Station for its significant role in African American history. The station was a major employer and influenced the settlement of Portland's early Black community. This updated listing highlights employment, migration, and labor activism.
Police K-9 killed during suspect arrest in southeast Portland
A German shepherd police dog named Kylo was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals during an attempted arrest of a murder suspect near a southeast Portland hotel. The incident occurred on the K-9's last scheduled day before retirement.
Portland's largest overnight homeless shelter shuts down after one year
The 200-bed Northrup Street shelter in Northwest Portland's Pearl District, run by the Salvation Army, closed permanently as the city cut shelter funding to close a budget shortfall.
City Council advances plan to redevelop land near Moda Center
Portland City Council unanimously approved a resolution directing the city to negotiate with a development partner, likely Albina Vision Trust, to redevelop ten city-owned parcels surrounding the Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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