Tips for Choosing the Perfect Area Rug for Your Home

A carefully chosen rug will bring your room together, serve as a central focal point, and highlight the overall design of your space.

Winter Home Health Check-Up: Three Areas to Examine Now

A step-by-step home check-up guide to find warning signs and advice on how to repair them

Thanksgiving Meal Prep - Recipes, Turkey Tips, Hacks & Helpline

Foster Farms Turkey Helpline & New Digital Mobile Platform Provide Thanksgiving Help That's a Scan, Call or Click Away

Home 101: Outdoor Cleaning Checklist

'Tis the season to trim the trees and power wash the deck. Find out what other yard work needs to be done.

Home 101: Remodeling Services Near You And What They Cost

Whether your project is in the kitchen, basement or any other part of the house, here are the right professionals for the job.

Here’s What You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In Multnomah County

A new report looks at how affordable or unaffordable it is to buy a home. Multnomah County's results probably won't surprise you.

How Much It Really Costs To Upgrade Your Kitchen Cabinets

Sure, it's what's inside that counts when it comes to dating. But when it comes to cabinetry, looks really do matter.

Home sellers and buyers: The Home Energy Score is coming...

Starting in 2018, most Portland home sellers will be required to include a City of Portland Home Energy Score​ and report in listings.

How Much You Need To Make To Buy A Portland House

Interested in buying a house in Portland? Read this first.

How To Winterize Your House: A Simple Checklist

Prep now or be cold later. [SPONSORED]

The Ultimate Cleaning Service Cost Guide

This is how to get your house spick and span without lifting a finger — or breaking the bank.

Home 101: When Is the Best Time To Remodel?

Winter, spring, summer or fall — all you have to do is call. But, really, when should you start your new project?

6 Simple Fixes To Boost Your Home's Value

A few little fix-ups now could save or make you some big bucks down the line.

Portland Police, Mt. Hood to Reward Food Donations With Free Ski Lift Ticket

Donate 10 food items for a free lift ticket Friday, March 31, care of the Portland Police Sunshine Division and Mt. Hood Skibowl.

Portland Sports Fields Closed Until March 31 Due to Rain

Heavy, sustained rains have led to the closure of all Portland natural grass athletic/ballfields. Synthetic turf fields to remain open.

Cryptosporidium: One Out of Five Bull Run Water Samples Test Positive, Portland Water Bureau Says

Five tests from one week in March resulted in one positive result, officials said. However, there is no immediate danger to water customers.

Cascadia Earthquake: Report Says We're Not Ready For What's Coming

"Are we prepared?" Oregon Emergency Director Andrew Phelps asks in the report. "More than we were yesterday."

West Coast Officials Blast Trump Plan To Reconsider Fuel And Emissions Standards

In joint statement, governors of Oregon and Washington - along with big city mayors - implore Trump not to do it.

Portland Traffic: Landslides On West Side Snarl Morning Traffic

"I was worried we were going to be buried but it only came up to the windows," one driver told a reporter.

Portland Water Once Again Coming From Bull Run Reservoir

The city had stopped using Bull Run water on February 13 after finding parasites during testing/

VIDEO: Baby Otters Born At The Oregon Zoo, And They Are Cute

A boy and a girl were born last month to Tilly, the zoo's popular otter.

Portland Sewage Spill: 100 Gallons Into A Storm Drain That Feeds The Willamette

People are advised to avoid the river for two days.

Portland Launches 'Patch-A-Thon" To Fill Potholes

There is a backlog of more than 1,000 potholes that were identified in the city by residents and city crews.

Probe Finds TriMet Had No Procedures For Severe Ice Conditions Before Derailment

Investigation into January derailment of a MAX train revealed the agency didn't have procedures set for dealing with icy tracks.

Portland Traffic Alert: Downed Trees Force Closure on West Burnside

Closure between Northwest Hermosa and Southwest Barnes expected to last into the Tuesday evening rush hour.

Traffic Alert: Portland Landslide Forces Burnside Lane Closure

One lane of West Burnside will remain closed at least through Feb. 21 - next Tuesday - because of a landslide earlier this week.

Portland Again Finds Parasite In Bull Run Water

For the seventh time this year, the city has found cryptosporidium. Earlier this week, Portland announced switch to ground water.

Remodeling Done Right: A Cost Guide For Every Room In The House

Remodeling on your mind for 2018? Find out which rooms in your house are "big money" areas and how to cut costs.

Parasites Force Portland To Switch Water Supply

The city stops using Bull Run after parasites are found in the water for a fifth time this season. Portland supplies other cities as well.

Portland Traffic Alert: Short-Term Pain For Long-Term Gain On Terwilliger

needed street improvements will bring a lane closure on Saturday.

Portland Rain Brings Another Sewer Overflow

The city says that people should avoid the Willamette north of Willamette Park for the next 48 hours.

Portland Traffic Alert: Landslide Closes Three Lanes of Highway 26

ODOT says expect backups and delays.

Portland Water: Parasite Detected In Bull Run Reservoir

In addition to providing water to the people of Portland, Bull Run supplies several other areas including Gresham and Sandy.

Portland Says Avoid Contact With The Willamette For Next Few Days

Rain caused sewage overflow into the river. They says avoid river for two days after spill ends... But it's still going on.

The Ultimate Guide To Home Improvement: 57 Common Project Costs

Landscaping, remodeling and plumbing. Can you guess the most expensive types of home improvement projects?

Oregon Zoo's Oldest Resident - Inji the Orangutan - Gets Older

Inji arrived at the Zoo 56-years-ago as a one-year-old.

Portland Tram: Celebrating 10 Years

It was late in opening and cost more than anticipated but in 10 years, the Portland Tram has become an essential part of life.

Landslide Closes NW Cornell Through Monday Morning Commute

Portland Bureau of Transportation urges drivers to obey all road closure and detour signs.

West Burnside to Remain Shut Through Friday - If Not Next Week

The road is closed from NW 23rd to NW Skyline because of a 50-yard landslide.

BikeTown Year End Report Shows Program Spinning its Wheels - In a Good Way

The bike share organization says that people took more than 160,000 trips - for a total of more than 312,000 miles in 2016.

VIDEO: Watch Lily The Elephant Play In The Slush And Snow

It may be miserable outside if you're commuting. If you're a 4-year-old elephant... it's a different story.

Downtown Portland Unleashes Hawks on Crows

Experimental raptor program hopes to chase out the messy pest.

How Much Does It Really Cost to Paint Your Home?

A fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest ways to transform a room. Get a crash course in interior painting, plus tips for cutting costs.

Earthquake Off the Oregon Coast

It happened early Tuesday morning and registered as a 4.3

Gateway Green Project to Move Forward with $2 Million in Funding

The dedicated funding will provide Gateway Green with an expanded hiking trails network and improved access in east Portland.

Water Main Break Shuts Down Southeast 82nd by Foster

Pipe was more than 100 years old.

Earthquake Swarm Beneath Mount St. Helens

The United States Geological Society says there is "no signs of an imminent eruption."

Portland Weather: As Region Thaws, PGE Crews Scramble to Restore Power

More than 82,000 customers have lost power since Thursday. All but just under 5,000 have had their power restored.

Packy's TB Tests Oregon Zoo's Longtime Elephant Keeper

"Everyday with Packy is a gift," says elephant curator Bob Lee who has worked with Packy for more than 15 years.

Oregon Zoo Suspends TB Treatments for Packy

"Everyday with Packy is a gift," says elephant curator Bob Lee who has worked with Packy for more than 15 years.