Metro will accept comments regarding this application by phone at 503-505-5587 and through the public comment form linked below Comment now LLC applied for a new solid waste facility license to receive and transfer industrial solid waste at the Ingenium Troutdale facility The facility accepts and transfers non-hazardous industrial solid waste that requires special handling consolidates and transfers the waste as part of its commercial special waste collection service Ingenium Troutdale also manages and transfers hazardous waste as an Exempt Transfer Facility and must adhere to specific conditions established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) including a 10-day limit to the amount of time the hazardous waste can be stored on site in closed containers prior to transfer The Ingenium Troutdale facility is located in a multi-unit commercial warehouse that is zoned Heavy Industrial (IH) and the proposed use is allowed outright in this zone by the City of Troutdale The facility is operated by Ingenium Group LLC which leases the space from Pacific NW Properties A copy of the license application is available at the link below Metro will respond to the comments received during the public comment period as part of a staff report and will post the report to this page when available Metro will issue a new license authorizing the facility to conduct the solid waste activities as described above Metro may add additional requirements to the license based on the comments received A standard Metro license generally has a term of five years Whether your roots in the region run generations deep or you moved to Oregon last week you have your own reasons for loving this place – and Metro wants to keep it that way Help shape the future of the greater Portland region and discover tools services and places that make life better today More subscription options by Bobby Corser (KATU) — Deputies arrested a man caught storing stolen motorcycles at his elderly father’s home in Troutdale the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said The investigation started on April 8 when a deputy pulled over 42-year-old Michael Falk for riding a Harley Davidson without a license plate The deputy also couldn’t locate a VIN number on the motorcycle The sheriff’s office linked Falk to a home on Southeast 18th Street that deputies say had “an unusually high number of motorcycles” parked at the property Deputies worked with the Portland Police Auto Theft Task Force to confirm that the Harley had been stolen and then worked to get a search warrant for the property on 18th Street deputies found two more stolen motorcycles with their VINs removed and other prohibited weapons among the total 15 bikes and parts at the home Falk was arrested on an outstanding warrant but now faces additional charges including two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle two counts of trafficking in vehicles with altered VINs two counts of felon in possession of prohibited weapons and one count of felon in possession of a firearm A Multnomah County grand jury indicted Falk on all charges Officials said neighbors expressed relief and appreciation for law enforcement's intervention The City of Troutdale Code Enforcement also responded to address code violations at the residence and commitment to addressing both criminal activity and neighborhood livability issues are exemplary This case showcases the dedication of our deputies to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community." known as WM ReTRN (Recovering Textiles Right Now) aims to divert textiles from landfills by collecting (KATU) — In an effort to tackle one of the fastest-growing waste streams the City of Troutdale is partnering with WM as part of an Earth Month event at Troutdale City Hall Residents are encouraged to participate by setting out bags labeled "textiles" for curbside collection This pilot is the first of four planned collections READ ALSO: Oregon Gov. Kotek to host roundtable discussion with local media WM's Senior Public Sector Manager Dave Huber, along with other key figures from Goodwill, Reju will discuss the importance of textile recycling and the collaborative efforts to create a sustainable supply chain for textile reuse and recycling The WM ReTRN program is part of a broader initiative launched in 2024 in collaboration with Goodwill Industries International and Reju to advance textile recycling across North America Textiles that are too damaged for reuse will be sent to a state-of-the-art WM textile recovery facility in South Carolina where advanced sorting technology will determine their potential for new uses (KATU) — The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the death of a man found in a Home Depot parking lot was due to natural causes deputies responded to a welfare check at 25101 SE Stark Street around 5 a.m. where they discovered the body of 61-year-old David Strickler atop shopping carts Detectives from the East County Major Crimes Team reported no signs of injury at the scene PAST COVERAGE: Body found on top of shopping carts at Troutdale Home Depot prompts investigation The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy ruling out foul play and confirming Strickler's death as natural who was experiencing homelessness in east Multnomah County Investigators learned that individuals attempted to transport him to Mount Hood Medical Center by placing him on a sheet of plywood atop two shopping carts Strickler passed away before reaching the hospital Authorities assured the public that there is no perceived danger related to this incident A Troutdale man died April 12 in a single vehicle crash on Highway 22E near Detroit OSP responded to the crash at about 3:35 p.m OSP said a preliminary investigation found an eastbound Ford F-150 driven by Kasey John Fox was travelling at a high speed when it crossed the center line The vehicle stopped about 50 feet from the road and Fox was pronounced dead at the scene The highway was impacted for about six hours during the investigation Police said the primary cause of the crash was speed Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk KOIN.com A Troutdale man was arrested and accused of running a stolen vehicle operation after 15 motorcycles were discovered at his home VIDEO: Motorcyclist ‘intentionally’ sideswiped in Hwy 26 hit-run Mia Villanueva joins KOIN 6 News as the new 4pm anchor Bodies found in Portland rivers ‘pretty normal occurrence’ Mayor’s Portland budget: ‘Back to basics,’ ‘no easy answers’ Indigenous people ‘matter and are not disposable’ The body of a kayaker from California who went over Willamette Falls in April was found early Sunday afternoon the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said VIDEO: Driver 'intentionally' sideswipes motorcycle on Hwy 26 before fleeing Auto prowling incident now tied to Vancouver weekend shooting Home : Bikes : Bike Parking : TriMet adding weekend bus service in Gresham and Troutdale November 21, 2024 by connecting communities and serving commuters TriMet’s latest bus service improvements are coming to East Multnomah County on Sunday We’re adding more buses on Line 81-Kane/257th We’re also making a small route adjustment to serve more people in Gresham The improved Line 81 will now provide weekend service to the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park (TRIP) a major jobs center that is home to Amazon and FedEx facilities It will continue to connect with the MAX Blue Line FX2-Division and other lines at the Gresham Central Transit Center so commuters can get to and from their jobs every day You can find more information at trimet.org/servicechange. Plan your trip now at trimet.org — just select a date on or after Dec The Line 81 upgrade is the latest to come from our Forward Together service concept we’re making improvements across our entire bus network to better serve riders and making our buses work better for people especially those who rely on transit to get where they need to go you’ll see Line 81 buses running on Saturdays and Sundays Instead of running along Northeast Division Street between Kane Drive and the Gresham Central Transit Center the improved line will run along Southeast Powell Boulevard similar to the route that Line 80 currently takes We’re making this change because of low ridership on Line 80 as well as overlap with Line 81 for much of its route — making Line 81 the best option for most riders Service to Glenn Otto Park will be discontinued due to low ridership We’re adjusting schedules on a few additional bus lines elsewhere in our service area to improve connections for riders and keep buses running on time These schedule adjustments will make our bus system more reliable and help riders get around, especially those whose trip includes two or more lines. 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Body found on top of shopping carts at Troutdale Home Depot prompts investigationby Sana Aljobory (KATU) — Multnomah County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating a suspicious death after the body of an adult man was discovered in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Troutdale deputies responded to a welfare check at 25101 SE Stark Street where they found the man's body resting on top of shopping carts Detectives who arrived at the scene reported no obvious signs of injury READ ALSO: Lincoln County crash leaves one dead, two injured on Highway 18 The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office is set to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death and confirm the man's identity before notifying his family Authorities have stated that there is no perceived danger to the public at this time The investigation remains ongoing and this article will be updated once more details are released (KATU) — A man is recovering after being stabbed at Love's Truck Stop in Troutdale Sunday night deputies responded to the diesel pumps in the west lot of the truck stop and found a man who had been stabbed in his upper body Deputies said there was "blood oozing out of the wound" and the gash was about an inch and a half long The victim told police that the suspect was upset about how long he was taking at the gas station and they got into a verbal argument before he was stabbed then got his semi truck with the word "Cobra " on the side and drove away A witness also told deputies he recorded video of the incident and saw the suspect stab the man and drive away and then rushed over to provide medical aid to him Deputies found White at the nearby Jackson's Gas Station on NE Sandy Blvd and arrested him Prosecutors also say CCTV footage from the truck stop shows White driving his truck away and nearly hitting the victim White was arraigned Monday on charges of 2nd degree assault Prosecutors have requested a preventative detention hearing to keep White behind bars and he remains in jail as of Wednesday morning White has a lengthy criminal history in California including a voluntary manslaughter conviction in 1988 and three separate assault by prisoner convictions in the early 1990's One critically hurt in Troutdale house fire Looming Tigard layoffs have parents, educators on edge Mia Villanueva joins KOIN 6 News as the new 4pm anchor. 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Here’s how you could still fly OHSU, Legacy Health suddenly end merger plans Gov Kotek: Portland, Multnomah County 'on same page' The body of a kayaker from California who went over Willamette Falls in April was found early Sunday afternoon, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said. 2025 2:51 p.m.Oregon has only allowed the eulachon smelt fishery four times since the fish was listed as threatened 15 years ago.Thousands of people lined the Sandy River in Troutdale to take part in the seven-hour eulachon smelt dipnet fishery grandparents and kids jostled for a good spot and ready their nets then return to their native stream to spawn and die they had just beaten an important deadline The fishery didn’t officially open until noon Then they waded into the water to dip their nets It only took five seconds before someone pulled out dozens of smelt People filled a bucket of eulachon smelt in just a few minutes during the erratic fishery along the Sandy River near Troutdale This was the Sandy River eulachon smelt dip net fishery It only happens once every few years because the runs are erratic because the state is trying to protect the fish Tod Whitaker caught is limit of 10 pounds of smelt with just two dips of his net along the Sandy River “Everybody was afraid that it had stopped forever,” Whitaker said Two scoops of his net and he caught the 10-pound limit “Because I feel there are a few folks who went way over the limit.” About 100 fish writhed in a blue bucket by his side The eulachon smelt fishery is truly a wonder tugging the imagination back to the days when people could walk across Oregon’s rivers on the backs of the salmon Although some biologists aren’t sure that was ever actually the case Whitaker said he remembers fishing along the Sandy River in the 1980s when the smelt run was enormous “Everybody was afraid that it had stopped forever,” he said Eulachon smelt were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2010 Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Ben Walczak said their abundance has since increased to a level that allows limited harvest “So there are some restrictions on what we can and can’t do and what the recreational take can be,” Walczak said Related: 2,500 pounds of smelt seized from poachers along the Sandy River Eulachon smelt have a long history with Native American tribes They’re sometimes called “salvation fish,” because they come at the end of winter when food supplies run low Thirty-four different bird species can eat them “Trade through the first people was really huge for these fish They’re also known as “candlefish” because they can be dried Some historians think the name “Oregon” may be a corruption of the smelt name eulachon but one is not dissimilar in sound to Oregon People also talk of the “Eulachon Trail,” a tribal trade route for fish oil About 10,000 people gathered along the Sandy River for the seven-hour smelt fishery last time it was open The oil was harvested by allowing the fish to decompose for a week in a hole in the ground which would then float to the surface and be skimmed off perhaps the best part of this sporadic smelt run is that it often coincides with spring break we’ve seen people that were young in the 40s and 50s when there were good runs which is pretty cool to see,” Walczak said a middle school student at Oregon Episcopal School in Portland points out his family on the banks of the river His family has five buckets full of fish and they’re planning a big meal “Put some green onion and oil and some ginger inside The smelt oils flow out into the water when they’re on the hook Much of the smelt run charm comes from its erratic nature Since they were listed as threatened 15 years ago the state has only allowed four lightning-fast seasons The last one attracted about 10,000 people One dip of the net can catch scores of smelt Tags: Fish, Fishing, Fish & Wildlife, Indigenous peoples, Events Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Kristian started as a cub reporter in 1988 In 1991 he moved to Oregon and started freelancing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Voice of America Kristian has won a Peabody Award along with awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists and the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors He graduated from the University of Westminster in London Kristian Foden-Vencil is a reporter and producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting In 2004 he was embedded with the Oregon National Guard in Iraq Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 22E Police say an eastbound Ford F-150 driven by Kasey John Fox "was reportedly travelling at a high rate of speed when it crossed the center line and contacted the westbound guardrail," OSP said The Ford crossed back into the eastbound lane and struck several trees before coming to rest approximately 50 feet from the roadway The highway was impacted for approximately six hours during the on-scene investigation "The primary cause of the crash is considered to be speed," OSP stated The Washington Beer Blog Some images provided in partnership with DepositPhotos.com Copyright © 2025 The Washington Beer Blog The Lane County Sheriff's Office executed multiple search warrants at locations in Eugene and Troutdale on Wednesday as part of a months-long investigation into illegal marijuana cultivation and THC manufacturing Deputies served warrants at a home in the 2000 block of Musket Street in Eugene a home in the 1600 block of Taney Street in Eugene 11th Avenue and Arrowsmith Street in Eugene and a home in the 800 block of SW Grant Way in Troutdale investigators determined the warehouse contained an unlicensed manufacturing facility and the operators were illegally selling products outside of Oregon THC extraction labs are dangerous and can result in catastrophic and deadly explosions Authorities disabled the lab and found large containers of flammable and acidic liquids The Eugene Springfield Fire Department assisted with handling hazardous materials The sheriff's office was assisted on this case by the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team Drug Enforcement Administration and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission The investigation was supported by grant funding from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission's Illegal Marijuana Market Grant which was created by the Oregon legislature in 2018 to assist local law enforcement agencies and district attorneys in their efforts to address the illegal marijuana market in Oregon Authorities have not released details on arrests or charges due to an ongoing investigation Anyone with additional information is asked to contact LCSO at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-0708 Haleigh Kochanski is a breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard. You may reach her at HKochanski@gannett.com Ballots can be delivered to any Oregon Official Ballot Drop Site until 8:00 PM on Election Day Voters who are in line at 8:00 PM may drop off their ballot Google map of Official Ballot Drop Sites in Multnomah County Oregon Drop Box Locator - statewide Official Drop Box locator provided by the Oregon Secretary of State's office Information on unofficial drop boxes  Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building: 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Site is a slot available to pedestrians on the north side of the building as well as a drive-up Official Ballot Drop Box located on both SE 11th Ave Voters may use the elections office to vote at any time during the voting period Address:Multnomah County Duniway-Lovejoy Elections Building1040 SE Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97214 (see map)Phone: 503-988-VOTE (8683) | Fax: 503-988-3719 | 711 (Oregon Relay Service) Gresham Voting Center Express: There is an Official Ballot Drop Box located inside the Voting Center Express on the first floor of the Multnomah County East Building The Voting Center Express is only available during Voting Center Express open hours You will need to park and walk inside to deposit your ballot The nearest 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Box is at the Gresham Library at 385 NW Miller Ave Address:Multnomah County East Building600 NE 8th Street, Gresham, OR 97030 (see map)  24-hour Official Ballot Drop Sites listed below are open and available beginning the day ballots are mailed out 20 days prior to Election Day until 8:00 PM on Election Day They include all Multnomah County Library locations Ballots will be picked up from library locations and Official Ballot Drop Sites on a regular schedule Please note: the Official Ballot Drop Sites at six library locations have changed due to voter approved library construction projects Information and new locations are listed below © 2024 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000 The Stark Street Bridge just east of Troutdale is closed after a supporting wall partially collapsed Multnomah County crews are assessing the damage to the bridge It connects Southeast Stark to the Historic Columbia River Highway at the Sandy River There's no estimate on how bad the damage is or when the bridge could reopen County officials ask everyone to use another route while they figure out the extent of the damage (KATU) — Multnomah County deputies are looking for whoever robbed a Walgreens in Troutdale Officials say the robbery occurred just before 10 p.m Saturday at the store on Southeast Stark Street The suspect left the store with cash and has not been found you can call the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office at 503-988-0560 The following description comes from the event organizer First time to McMenamins’ Edgefield or think you know everything there is to know All walks will enjoy our History & Art Tour as we explore the early Poor Farm days through the old folks’ home to today Tour will meet outside the Gift Shop in the Main Lodge and will be approximately 60-75 minutes Please note: Tour may include stairs and standing for extended periods of time the only guide you need to things to do in Portland Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens (KATU) — Troutdale law enforcement is investigating a dog abuse case after a graphic video showed a man kicking a puppy repeatedly on Monday officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in Troutdale around 1:50 p.m The caller detailed adisturbing case of cruelty involving a 12-week-old Rottweiler-Bull Terrier mix named Bruno When deputies arrived they talked to a witness and watched security video footage of the man who is identified as25-year-old Merlyn Christopher Blair ***DISCLAIMER*** THE FOLLOWING VIDEO MAY CONTAIN DISTURBING MATERIAL Blair can be seen kicking the dog as it is urinating causing the puppy's legs to be lifted completely off the ground Deputies say when the suspect learned he had been reported toapartment management he approached the reporting witness’ front door and kicked it Blair was taken tothe Multnomah County Detention Center (MCDC) and booked on theoffenses of animal abuse in the second degree and disorderly conduct in the second degree he was released on his ownrecognizance and ordered to appear in court for arraignment on Tuesday The puppy did not require any medical attention and was turned over to Blair'sgirlfriend when he went to jail Multnomah County Sheriff's Office deputies obtained a warrant to remove Bruno and place him in the custody of the Multnomah County Animal Services “So Oregon Humane Society receives about 3,500 calls and online reports every year most of those calls are just a matter of maybe connecting a person with resources," said Laura Klink with the Oregon Humane Society Portland became the home of one of only two companion animal forensic centers in the nation and it also allows us to be a resource to other law enforcement agencies because these cases can be incredibly difficult to prosecute especially if you don't have video evidence," said Klink The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office encourages people to report any suspected animal abuse. For more information on how to report animal cruelty, click here. 2024 4:29 p.m.Firefighters stand around the debris of the crashed Cessna 421C aircraft in Fairview A small aircraft went down and hit multiple townhouses in Fairview near the Troutdale Airport Saturday morning The two-engine Cessna 421C aircraft crashed at a residential area in Fairview a town home to about 10,000 people located about 12 miles east of downtown Portland according to Federal Aviation Administration Troutdale Airport is described on the Port of Portland’s website as a “flight training and recreational airport.” FAA said two people were on board at the time of the crash one of the agencies responding to the incident a single passenger and a resident living in a townhouse near Fairview’s Heartwood Circle were killed after the aircraft had experienced mechanical issues and fallen onto the residential area A townhouse is damaged after being hit by the Cessna 421C aircraft in Fairview Lewis said the first call about the fire came from staff at the Troutdale Airport’s control tower who saw a thick plume of smoke rising in the air But Lewis said that initial reports indicated “there was no mayday no call for emergency” from the aircraft itself before it crashed causing a separate brush fire in a nearby field according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office First responders told OPB that the plane was split into multiple parts after the collision The Portland General Electric said in early Saturday afternoon that the incident impacted electricity supply to about 9,000 customers Power supply was later restored to these customers around 3 p.m The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash The agency has sent two investigators to the site of the crash to document the wreckage Tags: Airport, Troutdale, Oregon, Multnomah County