Smoke and heat return to Portland metro area Monday. Here’s what to know
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunny, hot and smoky weather is returning to the region on Monday as the upper-level flow turns offshore, and easterly wind increases across the metro area. As the easterly wind moves up and over the Cascades, it will warm quickly on Monday. By Monday afternoon temperatures in the metro area wil
Portland Bureau of Transportation Warning Drivers Ahead of Back to School Week
PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Bureau of Transportation doesn’t want you to be surprised by thousands kids on the streets, as they start to head back to school. “Portland Public Schools is the largest district in the state, starting school on Wednesday,” PBOT’s Dylan Rivera said. “The four other districts in the city of P
Jury sides with Oregon business owner in $10M break-in shooting case
What began as an early-morning break-in at a Portland stone business became a $10 million civil trial over self-defense and liability. Kenneth Voyles argued that business owner James Grant went too far when he shot him three times during the 2023 encounter. On August 18, a Multnomah County jury sided...
Teens Awarded $550,000 After Portland Ride Left Them Upside Down for 25 Minutes
Two teenagers have been awarded a combined $550,000 after an amusement park ride left them hanging upside down for approximately 25 minutes. A Multnomah County jury awarded Xitlali Gomez-Salais and Evie Yannotta $275,000 each on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Gomez-Salais and Yannotta were 13 and 14 when the AtmosFEAR ride malfun
Salmon Creek Chevron Car Theft Suspect Sought After Vehicle Turns Up in Portland
Source: Facebook/Clark County Sheriff's Office, Washington State. A car left running and unoccupied outside a Chevron station in Salmon Creek was gone within moments after an unknown man climbed in and drove off, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. The vehicle was later recovered in Portland, and deputies
Trial begins for grandson, friend accused of killing 78-year-old Lake Shore woman
Opening arguments will begin Monday for Jordan Sullivan and Alyssa Williams, who are accused of murdering 78-year-old Patricia Jimerfield in October 2024.
What Is the Law Regarding Pedestrian Crossing Signs That Also Have a Bicycle Image?
What is the law regarding the yellow pedestrian crossing signs that also have a bicycle image next to the pedestrian? My car’s driver-assist system notices the pedestrian-only signs, but doesn’t recognize these combined signs. Are they only a Portland thing? —Seth M. As a regular reader, Seth,...
Docs: Man attacks man waiting for bus with wrench, claims victim stole phone
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Police said a man attacked another man who was waiting for a bus in North Portland last week. According to court documents, officers responded to a disturbance call on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the intersection of Lombard and Peninsular. They found a man who was...
Sheriff: Fairview man jumps into Columbia River in attempt to evade deputies
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A Fairview man is in custody after running and swimming from deputies late Saturday night, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened just after 10 p.m. at Chinook Landing Marine Park in Fairview after a 911 caller reported a man armed...
Portland man arrested for stealing $20,000 of golf gear from Powell Butte resort
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) --- A 44-year-old Portland man was arrested Friday, Aug. 21, in connection with the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of golfing equipment from a resort in Powell Butte, Ore. Matthew Wayne Chavis was taken into custody at a storage unit in Portland on charges of Aggravated Theft I, Burglary II and
