Portland couple ‘heartbroken’ over husband’s stolen wheelchair
A Portland couple is asking for help after a husband's specialty wheelchair was stolen off their porch, leaving him unable to leave their condo and causing his wife to be heartbroken.
49-year-old man identified as victim of deadly Portland shooting, suspect sought
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The man who died in a North Portland shooting earlier this month has been identified by authorities. Robert Lee Mathis Jr., 49, was shot and killed on Nov. 2, the Portland Police Bureau said. Police said they responded just before 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting with a victim in […]
Rift Widens on Portland School Board Over Center for Black Student Excellence Updates
A Monday afternoon meeting of the Portland School Board’s facilities and operations committee grew heated after its members split on whether to discuss prepared updates on the Center for Black Student Excellence. The committee is chaired by Virginia La Forte, and also includes School Board Vice Chair Michelle DePass...
Cyclist struck, killed on Hwy 43 in Portland, long delay expected
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Highway 43 between the Sellwood Bridge and S. Palatine Hill Road is closed after a fatal crash involving a cyclist and a vehicle. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office says the closure is expected to last several hours. The circumstances of the crash, which took place around 5:30 p.m., remain...
City leaders pledge action as Portland businesses face high costs, complex regulations
Has it become too hard to do business in Portland, or is a turnaround finally taking shape?. From neighborhood coffee shops to downtown high-rises, the struggle is real. For many, the struggle isn’t just about profits—it’s about survival. But now, city leaders say they’re at a turning...
Neighbors prepare for council hearing on defunding sweeps
About 200 people attended an emergency meeting of the Northwest District Association held the night before Portland City Council is to consider defunding sweeps of homeless camps across the city.
Portland Police Successfully Monitor South Waterfront Protests with No New Arrests
Last night at the South Waterfront, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) sent its Incident Command Team (IMT) to watch the demonstrations. According to a press release, the Crowd Management Incident Commander (CMIC) led the operation. The team included the Rapid Response Team (RRT) and Dialogue Liaison Officers (DLOs)....
Neighborhood group opposes cuts to Portland’s camp clean-up program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A neighborhood group in Portland is in opposition to a proposal to cut $4.3 million from the city’s Impact Reduction Program, which supports the clean-up of homeless camps, including sweeps. More than 200 people showed up to the Northwest District Association’s emergency meeting to voice their...
Family files $15M wrongful death suit against Portland security guard, preschool
The deadly encounter outside a Portland preschool between a security guard and a motorist whose family says he was suffering from a mental health episode is back under the legal spotlight. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office previously cleared guard Eric Salisbury of all criminal charges in the May 8...
Beaverton Man Arrested After Targeted Explosive and Shooting Attack in Cornelius
Deputies arrested 37-year-old Samuel Lund after an explosive and gunfire attack on a Cornelius home; additional explosive devices were later found in his Beaverton residence. Cornelius, OR. — On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at approximately 4:13 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s deputies serving the city of Cornelius...
