Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Winter Will Bring More Salt To The Roads, Says PBOT, ODOT
PBOT plans to salt three times as many miles this winter to fight freezing conditions.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
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Portland, OR|News|
How Bad Are Portland-Area Drivers? New Report Says Really Bad
Alllstate insurance just released the 2018 version of "America's Best Drivers," looking at 200 cities. Portland came in at 190.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland World Naked Bike Ride 2019 Is Set: Mark June 29 Down
It's will be the 15th time that thousands of naked and mostly naked people will be in Portland for the World Naked Bike Ride.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Justin Timberlake Postpones Moda Show In Portland, Other Cities
Justin Timberlake was supposed to be in Portland Friday night, performing at the Moda Center. It's been postponed until February.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Protests: City Council Rejects Time, Place Restrictions
Mayor Wheeler had hope Portland would adopt restrictions found in many cities. He wants to change the city's image as politically violent.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Hate Crime: FBI Reports 146 Incidents In State Last Year
The FBI's annual report concluded that there had been 146 reports of hate crimes in Oregon in 2017, up from 104 the year before.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Man Tries To Trade Pot For Car, Learns You Can't Do That: Police
Albany police say that Matthew Franks offered a car dealer a substantial amount of marijuana for a car. It didn't work out for him.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland City Council Ready To Restrict Plastic Straws, Utensils
Following in the footsteps of plastic bags and what everyone calls "Styrofoam" cups , plastic straws are getting their moment in the sun.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police K9 Maverick Helps Capture Another Suspect
Thanks to Maverick, Portland Police made yet another arrest early Tuesday morning. A bureau veteran, he broke his leg earlier this year.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Beaverton Police: Woman In High-Speed Crash Alive Thanks To Belt
Beaverton PD says that Ashley Lazorchak crashed while going at least 82 mph. They think that she survived because she was wearing her belt.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Franklin High School Beings Work Of Replacing Quaker Mascot
Portland Public Schools voted in May that Franklin has to get rid of the Quaker as part of the school's branding. That process is underway.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Opioid Epidemic: OHA Proposed New Prescription Guidelines
The state convened a working group to develop new guidelines for prescribing opioids for people with acute pain who have never taken them.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Gresham, OR|News|
Gresham Police Seek Driver Who Fled Scene After Striking Woman
A 72-year-old woman was died after being struck by a car last week on Southeast Burnside near 3rd Street. The driver never stopped.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Hazelnuts Almost Hit Record Yield, Still Miss Expectations
Just about three months ago, the USDA predicted a record hazelnut yield. While it's a record, a report says it's below what was expected.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Want To Know Who Killed Dalton Marshall In 2015
Three years ago, Dalton Marshall was found bleeding to death in North Portland. Police are hoping someone has information on his killer.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Driver Crashes Into Costco, Is Rushed To The Hospital
The driver, whose name has not been released, had to be pulled from his pickup by Hillsboro firefighters using the jaws of life.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Chico, CA|News|
Camp Fire Survivor Says 'Paradise May Just Be Memory'
The Camp Fire has blackened much of Paradise reducing the majority of the town to ash. Shawn Gaddini talks about her family's flight.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Police Say Man Seriously Injured Officer With A Pipe
It started with a report of a man throwing rocks at vehicles and ended with a man charged with assaulting a police officer with a pipe.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Area Forecast: High Winds Monday Followed By Mild Week
The National Weather Service says that the week gets off to a blustery start followed by a mild week with rain forecast on only three days.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Veterans Day 2018 Oregon: What's Open, What's Closed, And Parades
While the holiday falls on November 11, it's marked in many occasions on Monday. here's your Patch guide to what you need to know.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
