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Mystery Swimmer Sparks Frantic Willamette Search Near Ross Island

Sirens cut across the Willamette River on Tuesday as Portland Fire & Rescue crews rushed toward the water after Engine 23 reported spotting someone in the river near Ross Island. Firefighters deployed both land-based and marine units to the south side of the Ross Island Bridge for a possible water rescue, staging on the west bank while teams searched the area around the northern...
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Honduran citizen faces life in prison for fentanyl-related death in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Honduran citizen living in Oregon was found guilty Monday by a federal judge of supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl to a Portland resident. Hugo Gomez-Soto, 51, was found guilty of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl by a federal jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in Portland...
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Teen accused of killing Portland Uber driver was allegedly aiming for two teens in...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — New details emerged in court Tuesday in the case against an 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver while aiming for two teens in his car. According to prosecutors, the 18-year-old ambushed two teens, ages 17 and 18, at the time of the...
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Man charged with murder in domestic violence homicide in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — A Vancouver man is facing a murder charge after a reported domestic violence homicide in Vancouver last week. Tyrell E. Peters, 30, was booked into the Clark County Jail on a first-degree murder charge on Tuesday. Vancouver Police officials say officers were called out at...
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Acclaimed comedian, actress Ms. Pat to perform live in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Known for her brutally honest and unforgiving brand of comedy, Patricia Williams, or Ms. Pat, is making her way to Portland for four special shows. The acclaimed comedian, actress, author and podcaster is bringing her national standup tour to Helium Comedy Club on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. Tickets are available here.
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Baby eagles Peace and Harmony on view in Vancouver livestream

Honestly, couldn’t we all use a little Peace and Harmony right about now?. You can get some virtually, courtesy of Liberty and Justice, two eagles who just hatched chicks, and the Royal Oaks Country Club in Vancouver, which set up a livestream so we could all watch. According to...
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Third person identified in deadly Willamette River crash

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland police on Tuesday identified the final victim in a deadly crash in which a car plunged into the Willamette River in downtown Portland earlier this month. The Multnomah County Medical Examiner said Jakob Esperum, 20, of Beavercreek, died in the April 6 crash. The death...
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Parents Sue Alaska Airlines After Daughter, 8, Allegedly Suffered Permanent Burns from ‘Un-Lidded Cup...

The girl, now 11, suffered injuries to her legs, abdomen and genitals, according to a civil complaint obtained by PEOPLE
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Illegal immigrant living in Oregon found guilty of distributing drugs resulting in death

PORTLAND, Ore. - A federal jury in Portland found a Honduran national unlawfully residing in Oregon guilty of distributing fentanyl that resulted in the fatal overdose death of a Portland man. Hugo Gomez-Soto, 51, sold illicit fentanyl in the form of powder and counterfeit pills to a 29-year-old resident of...
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Portland cat competes in Nationwide’s wacky pet names contest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Nationwide Pet Insurance has announced its annual wacky pet names celebration, featuring a new class of fun and creative names. Among the finalists is Munchie McPurryToes, a Portland cat competing in the wacky cat name category. According to Morgan, Munchie’s owner, the name Munchie is a...

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