FILE - In this, Aug. 4, 2011, file photo, taken in Vancouver, Wash., the Interstate 5 bridge spans the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. (AP Photo/Don Ryan, file)

Bridge collapse focuses attention on Columbia River Crossing

Updated: 1 min ago

The Skagit River bridge is classified as “functionally obsolete,” but was considered safe by transportation officials. The same is true for the Columbia River bridge.

A tree came down on a Northwest Portland street Friday, May 24, 2013, knocking out power to more than 280 PGE customers and damaging a restaurant and several cars. (KOIN 6 News)

Tree crashes down on cars, restaurant in NW Portland

Updated: 28 mins ago

It damaged the Gypsy Restaurant, along with several vehicles.

A collapsed section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River is seen in an aerial view Friday, May 24, 2013. Part of the bridge collapsed Thursday evening, sending cars and people into the water when a an oversized truck hit the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said. Three people were rescued from the water. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday declared a state of emergency in three counties around the bridge, saying that the bridge collapse has caused extensive disruption, impacting the citizens and economy in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Mike Siegel)

‘Horrified’ trucker watched I-5 bridge collapse

Updated: 24 mins ago

The truck was hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment destined for Vancouver, Wash.

Workers build the RoZone for the 2013 Rose Festival City Fair, May 23, 2013 (KOIN 6 News)

City Fair fireworks set for Friday night

Updated: 4 mins ago

More than $100,000 was spent for a sand-based material to cover the ground for the City Fair at Waterfront Park so festival-goers won’t be slogging around in mud, even if it keeps raining.

Powell's Books in Portland, May 10, 2013 (KOIN 6 News)

Powell’s Books to get seismic upgrade

Updated: 23 mins ago

Built in the 1920s and remodeled in the 1970s, Powell’s Books is about to get a seismic upgrade.

FILE - Masked protestors block an avenue as they march to the offices of the U.S.-based Monsanto company in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. Protestors demonstrated against copyrighted seeds, the use of soy as a mono-culture and the dominant presence of Monsanto in Argentina. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Thousands expected for Monsanto rally

Updated: 1 hour ago

More than 4,500 people have signed up to take part in the March Against Monsanto.

In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, Rescue workers head to the scene where a pickup truck and a car fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez)

Photos: Interstate 5 Skagit Bridge collapse

Updated: 3 hours ago

The collapse of the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon and rescue efforts, Thursday, May 23, 2013.

An SUV that slammed into a power pole in Southeast Portland Friday, May 24, 2013, left more than 8,000 PGE customers without electricity for several hours. (KOIN 6 News)

SUV into pole knocks out power to 8,000

Updated: 5 hours ago

There were no injuries.

Portland police are looking for 17-year-old Gabriel Kearns, who is considered endangered due to his medical history. He was last seen Thursday, May 23, 2013. This is a photo of Kearns taken earlier this month. (Portland Police Bureau)

Missing Portland teen found

Updated: 2 hours ago

Gabriel Kearns went missing Thursday morning.

FILE - A gas station attendant pumps gas at a gas station Friday, May 25, 2012, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Average Ore. gas price nears $4

Updated: 2 hours ago

The average price for a gallon of gasoline going into Memorial Day weekend sits at $3.97.

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