Jefferson High School in North Portland is now set for complete demolition, abandoning previous plans to salvage part of the historic building. The project team, alongside Portland Public Schools and leading architecture firms, is contemplating three options for the site’s redevelopment, favoring a new construction on Killingsworth Street. Despite debates over student disruption during construction, […]
Fatal Shooting in St. Johns Bar: Victim Yet to be Identified
On Monday, February 5, 2024, at 9:39 p.m., officers from the North Precinct responded to a shooting call at a bar in the 8700 block of North Lombard Street (exact location yet to be released). When officers arrived, they found a man who was deceased. The victim’s identity will be released after confirmation by the […]
Exclusive: Shelters for the homeless coming to St. Johns
The Backstory In late October 2023, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced the opening of a Temporary Alternative Shelter Site in the St. Johns neighborhood as part of a broader plan to establish six mass homeless shelters in the city. The facility, situated at 10505 North Portland Road and operated by the California non-profit Urban Alchemy, […]
St. Johns Bridge to Close for Nightly Inspection Work: 5 Nights from Feb. 5
The St. Johns Bridge will be closed for five nights starting at 10 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, for biennial bridge inspections and routine maintenance by the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure, lasting until early Saturday, Feb. 10, will affect most users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Detours are suggested for both the bridge’s east […]