Portland OR

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Law enforcement officials are warning the public in the Portland area to watch out for jail-release scams that prey on the family members and friends of people who are in custody. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are falsely claiming they can secure someone’s release from...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with shooting an arson suspect last month, authorities said. A grand jury found the actions of Deputy Lindsay Bailey were justified and lawful under Oregon law after responding to an incident in Boring on...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland tiny home construction company is facing criticism after allegedly taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers for homes that were never built. Tiny Heirloom, which markets luxury, custom-built tiny homes, has been sued by more than two dozen individuals, companies and lenders...

A driver was arrested in possession of cocaine after crashing into a police car Friday morning, police said.

‘Legolas’ actor joins ‘Four Hobbits’ Wood, Austin, Boyd, Monaghan at Oregon Convention Center, January 16-18, 2026. What could be better for The Lord of the Rings fans than the chance to meet the Four Hobbits? How about adding a Sindarin Elf for good measure? At FAN EXPO Portland, January 16-18 at the Oregon...

A convenience store employee died after being shot on Tuesday night, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police say its unique Stolen Vehicle Operations have resulted in a 65% decline in stolen cars this year compared to 2022. With 8,109 stolen cars reported from January to September of 2022, the same comparable window of time for 2025 saw just a fraction of that number, the Portland...

Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency due to the increasing impacts of immigration enforcement, which has caused fear among immigrant and mixed-status residents and a decline in the workforce.

Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Millicent Williams attended a conference in Saudi Arabia from December 7 – 9. Williams participated in a panel at CoMotion Global ’25, an event held in the city of Riyadh that, “connects the brightest minds, cities, and companies shaping the next chapter of transportation —...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland business has officially relaunched as a new brand with help from local students. For years, Francis Kungu has been selling his single-origin Kenyan coffee and macadamias at local farmers’ markets and stores, with the name Exilior. Now, it’s called Fire Lilly Coffee, and its bright...