Portland Kennewick Community Bulletin

Benton County deputies are tackling ongoing street racing complaints near Oak/Bowles.

• Witnesses heard racing before an injury crash that caused...

• Martin Romulo Diaz, 42, of Kennewick died at the scene when the black Dodge Ram rolled multiple times on I-82 near Umatilla shortly after midnight...

• Diageo shuttered the Aviation American Gin Distillery and Visitor Center on NW Wilson St., citing evolving business needs.
• The nearly...

The Portland community mourns the recent loss of three cherished residents whose stories reflect service, family, and resilience.

• Charles Anderson...

Portland's city administrator signed a July 2 agreement committing staff to recommend approval of a PGE power line through Forest Park.

• This...

Portland Parks & Rec is giving away 8,500 free trees this year to create a greener, healthier city.

• Key benefits: cleaner air, shade, and beauty...

• Terell Wayne Overton, 51, of Portland faces federal charges for stealing firearms from airline passengers at Portland International Airport
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Earth Spirit Mystical Boutique demonstrated strong resilience by reopening July 5 at 113 W. Kennewick Ave., months after smoke from the neighboring El...

Full-time Millwright role available in Portland, Oregon.

• Salary range of $58,240 - $73,840 per year
• Job ID JP-006139673, posted July 7, 2026
• Apply directly through Aerotek at the provided link

• Red flag warning active 1 PM to 10 PM Tuesday for critical fire weather
• Strong winds, low humidity, and warm temps create extreme wildfire risk
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Supporters launched the Safer Portland campaign Monday with a ballot measure to redirect PCEF funding toward public safety and faster emergency response.

Kennewick School District is investing in student futures by upgrading computer labs in all 17 elementary schools this summer with faster processors,...

Police allege Gabe Galbraith directed and funded surveillance of Sen. Nikki Torres' family home, including $80 payments and requests for...

Portland's July calendar fills with festivals that draw crowds while supporting local businesses and neighborhood connections.

• Mississippi Avenue...

Kennewick residents looking for compact companions have two options right now.

• Rocco, a 1½-year-old Dachshund/Chihuahua mix, is a gentle male who's...

Mateo Gabriel Mendoza, 19, spent 13½ days in six jails across two states after Portland police arrested him on a Skagit County rape warrant despite...

Rey Armenta was arrested Saturday night after eluding officers at dangerous speeds across Portland metro and East Multnomah County areas. Multiple...

Local employers are actively hiring across key sectors in both Portland and Kennewick.

• Healthcare: Full-time RN PACU position at Trios Health in...

Mt. Scott Funeral Home in Portland has published these recent obituaries:

• Corinne Marie Coles (Dec 8, 1953 – Jun 16, 2026), born in Vancouver, BC
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A pre-dawn shooting Saturday at SE Grand Avenue and SE Washington Street sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries.

• Victim now listed in...