Drunk 19-year-old driver fled Portland police at 100 mph before hitting car head-on, court...
A 19-year-old is facing a spate of charges after he allegedly did donuts and burnouts in a Ford Mustang on a Portland street Sunday — then fled police at speeds of up to 100 mph before hitting another car head-on, injuring two people. Jeffery Hamilton Baker is charged with...
Local Jogger Assaulted on SE 99th Avenue: Suspect Arrested, Residents Urged to Stay Cautious
On October 26, 2025, a woman was assaulted while jogging in the 1100 block of SE 99th Avenue in Vancouver, Washington. The incident happened at about 7:16 a.m. when a male suspect on a bicycle approached her from behind, made physical contact, and pushed her to the ground. The victim was able to resist, and the...
Portland faith leaders hold Blue Christmas vigil outside ICE facility
Bundled in a warm jacket and gloves, a laminated paper sign hanging from his neck, Al Nodarse stood among a sea of faith leaders and congregants outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in the South Waterfront holding a small battery-powered candle. The sign bore the name of his close friend,...
Beaverton woman has SNAP account drained at grocery store
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A routine grocery run turned into a nightmare for one Beaverton woman. The woman, who is keeping her identity private because of the stigma around SNAP benefits, says thieves targeted her EBT card and drained her account before she could buy food — all while she still had her card in […]
‘Concerning’ invasive crab species spotted in Willamette River near Portland
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed the presence of Chinese mitten crabs in the Willamette River for the second time this year, and is urging people to report any sightings of the invasive species.
Nordstrom Rack announces closure of downtown Portland location
Nordstrom Rack will close its Moda Tower location in downtown Portland on January 31, impacting 37 employees, due to high rates of property crime in the area.
Oregon ‘most regressive’ state in funding high poverty school districts
Jane Vaughan: We're here to talk about school funding in Oregon and how the state government calculates how much money each district gets. So first, can you tell me a little bit about how that works? For example, certain groups receive more money. Julia Silverman: This is a question that...
Portland man who randomly punched 2 people arrested, released, re-arrested, police say
Portland police say a 24-year-old man randomly attacked two strangers minutes apart last Tuesday in Southeast Portland. Santos Puerto-Rios of Portland is accused of throwing a “sucker punch” at a 21-year-old man sitting at a bus stop on Southeast Division Street and 122nd Avenue around 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 25, police...
Will Oregon get a white Christmas? The Old Farmer’s Almanac has a prediction
Well, if you’re in Oregon, wake up: It’s not happening. That’s right. It doesn’t matter where you are in the state, according to a new map from The Old Farmer’s Almanac, because the entire state is a big green or “Not a white Christmas.”
Portland Mayor Wilson says he’s hit his goal to open 1,500 shelter beds
If you ask Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, he has met his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. “Today, I am proud to announce that we have met a major goal,” said Wilson in a video, published Monday, where he announced that his office had secured locations and funding for at least 1,500 total new beds.
