Jon Goodwin
KGW News
Portland, OR, United States
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'I didn't even think twice': Vancouver man thwarts attempted carjacking in Hazel Dell
The suspect allegedly jumped in the vehicle while the victim was adding air to his tires on the passenger side. → Read More
'OMSI District' proposal takes another step toward reality
OMSI wants to overhaul industrial space around the museum, turning it into a modern neighborhood. Portland's design commission just signed off on the master plan. → Read More
Nonprofit housing group building small modular homes at Port of Portland Terminal 2
The project is called "Mass Casitas" from Hacienda Community Development Corporation and aims to provide high-quality affordable housing to those in need. → Read More
Award-winning Camas art gallery holds more than just sculptures and paintings
Most of the art on display at The Camas Gallery tells the story of the area. Much like Marquita Call own family story is woven into the history of Camas. → Read More
Portland Japanese Garden's newest exhibit features internationally acclaimed sculptor
"Garden of Resonance" will feature the art of Jun Kaneko, a sculptural artist. About half a dozen statues have been placed around the garden just in time for fall. → Read More
Search and rescue calls at record numbers in Hood River County
The Hood River Crag Rats are an all-volunteer, donation-funded search and rescue team. In 2022, they have responded to over 50 calls near Mt. Hood and in the Gorge. → Read More
Climbing to the summit of Mount Hood
In early June, Jon Goodwin got to climb Mount Hood with a team from Portland Mountain Rescue, catching plenty of perspectives from the top of Oregon's highest peak. → Read More
Molalla students complete trail project with ribbon cutting
Students at Molalla River Academy completed the Dickey Creek Walk trail behind the school after months of clearing brush and learning about trail construction. → Read More
Catholic school in Portland sends support to Ukraine
St. Clare School in SW Portland held 'Sunflower Day' on March 31. It's the national flower of Ukraine and the symbol of St. Clare, for whom the school is named. → Read More
Umpire shortage hits Portland-area baseball leagues
Baseball leagues across the metro area are having trouble finding enough umpires to meet the uptick in player registration. → Read More
Let's Get Out There: Biking on the beach in Lincoln City
Safari Town Surf Shop opened in 1989 and offers rentals, lessons and tours. Owner Tony Gile took Jon Goodwin out for a fat tire bike ride on the sand. → Read More
PSU program invests in inmates with higher education
The Bard Prison Initiative, a program of Bard College in New York, gives inmates the chance to take college courses. A similar program is in its third year at PSU. → Read More
At 98, this Coast Guard veteran is the toast of his Oregon coast town
Gerald "Pat" Patterson enlisted in the Coast Guard during World War II. After spending his entire enlistment in the small coastal town, he was honored on March 7. → Read More
Oregon snail goes on inadvertent cross-country trip
Back in November, a Georgia woman found a snail native to Oregon in a box of chanterelle mushrooms and got help from a local expert to take care of it. → Read More
Let's Get Out There: Snowshoeing with Mt. Hood Outfitters
Mt. Hood Outfitters is an outdoor adventure shop in Government Camp. They offer ski, snowboard and snowshoe rentals along with snowmobile tours. → Read More
Let's Get Out There: Building a Monarch butterfly habitat in Portland
A local Portland group is working to set up native plant species at Pittock Mansion that will hopefully serve as a habitat for the migratory butterflies. → Read More
Vancouver VFW post receives national award for community support
VFW Post 7824 in Vancouver was awarded the national #StillServing Post of the Month award for January. → Read More
North Portland march calls for 'Human Rights and Dignity' on MLK Day
Don't Shoot PDX held its 8th annual 'March for Human Rights and Dignity' at Peninsula Park on Monday. → Read More
Let's Get Out There: Plan your next road trip with ODOT's Byway Story Map
ODOT's Byway Story Map is a tool to help you plan your next road trip. It features state and national scenic byways, Oregon's four All-American roads and much more. → Read More
Let's Get Out There: Ring in the new year with 'First Day Hikes'
Don't just turn the calendar page on New Year's Day. Take advantage of state parks' free First Day Hikes in Oregon and Washington. → Read More