A Portland man who jumped off a nearly 200-foot waterfall in Silver Falls State Park is out of the hospital.This morning,  that 19-year-old Jordan Frate had been treated and released.Frate suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon after he jumped from the 177-foot South Falls, the most popular water feature at the 9,000-acre park due to its proximity to the parking lot and the cavelike feature that has formed over centuries behind the veil of water. It also serves as the starting point for many hikers who complete the 7-mile Trail of Ten Falls loop.Oregon State...…A Portland man who jumped off a nearly 200-foot waterfall in Silver Falls State Park is out of the hospital.This morning,  that 19-year-old Jordan Frate had been treated and released.Frate suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon after he jumped from the 177-foot South Falls, the most popular water feature at the 9,000-acre park due to its proximity to the parking lot and the cavelike feature that has formed over centuries behind the veil of water. It also serves as the starting point for many hikers who complete the 7-mile Trail of Ten Falls loop.Oregon State...WW…

Portland, In-N-Out Burger is inching ever closer to your doorstep.The mayor of Tualatin tells WW that the California-based fast food chain is in the beginning phases of the permitting process to move into a restaurant space vacated in early May by Village Inn. Tualatin Life was first to report the news.The site sits just off of Interstate 5 on Southwest 72nd Avenue, across from Bridgeport Village."The primary concern I have heard from residents," Mayor Frank Bubenik says, "is that of increased traffic congestion and how they plan on mitigating traffic issues at an already busy...…Portland, In-N-Out Burger is inching ever closer to your doorstep.The mayor of Tualatin tells WW that the California-based fast food chain is in the beginning phases of the permitting process to move into a restaurant space vacated in early May by Village Inn. Tualatin Life was first to report the news.The site sits just off of Interstate 5 on Southwest 72nd Avenue, across from Bridgeport Village."The primary concern I have heard from residents," Mayor Frank Bubenik says, "is that of increased traffic congestion and how they plan on mitigating traffic issues at an already busy...WW…

Lil' Sambo's, the 63-year-old Lincoln City restaurant, is facing mounting pressure to change its name, which is derived from a 19th century children's book featuring racist images.Three weeks ago, Sandy resident Myriam Macleod launched calling for the diner—which sits along Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast—to rebrand. Street Roots  on the campaign."During this pivotal time of progression toward racial equality, we demand that said restaurant change its name," reads the online appeal, which is directed to Lincoln City's mayor and city council.  The petition has amassed...…Lil' Sambo's, the 63-year-old Lincoln City restaurant, is facing mounting pressure to change its name, which is derived from a 19th century children's book featuring racist images.Three weeks ago, Sandy resident Myriam Macleod launched calling for the diner—which sits along Highway 101 on the Oregon Coast—to rebrand. Street Roots  on the campaign."During this pivotal time of progression toward racial equality, we demand that said restaurant change its name," reads the online appeal, which is directed to Lincoln City's mayor and city council.  The petition has amassed...WW…

Summers in Oregon typically seem to end as soon as they begin.This year, summer was over before it even commenced. Way back in May, Gov. Kate Brown extended the ban on large gatherings all the way through September. Beer festivals, gone. Outdoor concerts, no more. Street fairs and carnivals, canceled. In other words, the very things some of us live for all year long were sent, as are we, into a form of hibernation.It even made the small rituals of our few sun-soaked months—the backyard barbecues, the neighborhood stoop hangs—high-risk propositions.But we've got news for you: The season can...…Summers in Oregon typically seem to end as soon as they begin.This year, summer was over before it even commenced. Way back in May, Gov. Kate Brown extended the ban on large gatherings all the way through September. Beer festivals, gone. Outdoor concerts, no more. Street fairs and carnivals, canceled. In other words, the very things some of us live for all year long were sent, as are we, into a form of hibernation.It even made the small rituals of our few sun-soaked months—the backyard barbecues, the neighborhood stoop hangs—high-risk propositions.But we've got news for you: The season can...WW…

The story you’re about to read is a result of our reporters working hard. They cover the effects of the coronavirus, keep an eye on governments’ response, and look out for the safety and well-being of Portlanders. With every turn of this story, we attempt to bring you the news and information you need to stay safe. We can only do this because of you. As a small, independent news organization, we face new challenges. We rely on advertisers, readers’ support, and event revenue—and those sources of income are changing rapidly. Before you keep reading, we ask you to join our membership program,...…The story you’re about to read is a result of our reporters working hard. They cover the effects of the coronavirus, keep an eye on governments’ response, and look out for the safety and well-being of Portlanders. With every turn of this story, we attempt to bring you the news and information you need to stay safe. We can only do this because of you. As a small, independent news organization, we face new challenges. We rely on advertisers, readers’ support, and event revenue—and those sources of income are changing rapidly. Before you keep reading, we ask you to join our membership program,...WW…