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‘Keep criminals off our transit system’: Additional prosecutor, investigators assigned to TriMet cases, part of $2.08M agreement

Two deputy district attorneys and up to two investigators will now be assigned to handle TriMet misdemeanor and felony cases. PORTLAND, Ore. — As...

Shake Shack opens at Bridgeport Village, third location in Oregon

The East Coast burger chain has locations in Beaverton and Portland as well. TIGARD, Ore. — Shake Shack opened its third location in Oregon...

Kaiser pharmacy and imaging workers in Oregon and Washington continue ongoing strike

A larger group of Kaiser health care workers held their own strike last week and reached a deal on Friday, but the local pharmacy and...

Three-day strike causes postponement of some surgeries, Kaiser Permanente says

Workers have said one of the primary reasons for the strike is staff shortages, which have caused delays for patients even prior to the strike....

DMV tests for driver knowledge, motorcycle endorsement now offered online in Oregon

The non-driving tests can be taken anywhere with a reliable internet connection, webcam, keyboard and mouse. PORTLAND, Ore. — Tired of lines at the...

C-TRAN’s rapid bus transit system launches expansion to Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver

The agency expanded its rapid bus transit system to Vancouver's second-busiest transit corridor after seeing success along Fourth Plain Boulevard. VANCOUVER, Wash — C-TRAN's...

Kaiser Permanente pharmacy workers in Oregon, SW Washington begin 21-day unfair labor practices strike Sunday

Sunday's strike is independent of a strike by more than 75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across six states from Oct. 4-6. PORTLAND,...

Here are the major retailers that have closed Portland stores in the last year

Target recently announced that it would shutter three small-format stores in the city, joining companies like REI, Nike and Walmart in slating locations for closure....

Target to close 3 locations in Portland, citing theft and ‘organized retail crime’

Target announced that it's closing nine locations across the U.S. effective Oct. 21, including the Portland Galleria, Powell and Hollywood stores. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

OHSU nurses reach tentative agreement on new contract, avoid strike

A vote to ratify the new contract will take place from Oct. 1-5, according to the Oregon Nurses Association, which represents nearly 3,200 nurses at...

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