Oregon Woman Sold Counterfeit Gold Worth Over $40,000 Before Coffee Shop Sting Arrest
A 37-year-old woman from Portland has been detained in a sting operation by officers from the North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) following the sale of counterfeit gold to two known suspects. Police Seek Help From the Public to Identify More Victims. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is now appealing...
Historic 173-year-old Oregon cemetery finally opens to the public
Scouters’ Mountain in Happy Valley offers a picturesque view of Mt. Hood and is criss-crossed with many forested trails. But tucked away from view off a private road lies a small cemetery, encompassed by a chain-link fence and dotted with a few headstones. It’s an eerily quiet place surrounded by a bustling suburban...
Portland veteran attempts Guinness World Record for walking barefoot on Legos
A Portland veteran and side show performer attempted to set a Guinness World Record on Saturday for the bane of most parents' existence - walking barefoot on Legos for longest distance.
City of Portland recovers $6.7M in funds lost from fraud scheme
The City of Portland announced Friday that they have officially recovered the $6.7 million in public funds lost in a fraud scheme earlier this year.
Police arrest two after gunfire incident in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Southeast Division Street and the Interstate 205 freeway, where they discovered a man firing a gun in the area. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Taylor Ian Trumbull, was arrested for the incident and on outstanding warrants. A woman...
Locals outraged after disturbing incident with laser pointer at popular beach: ‘It just breaks...
"Can have a devastating impact." Locals outraged after disturbing incident with laser pointer at popular beach: 'It just breaks your heart' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Police: Man arrested in San Francisco in connection with N Portland murder
Oregon lawmakers make quorum on evening of 1st day of special session. Oregon lawmakers gaveled in on Friday night after failure to make quorum led to hours in delays on the first day of the special session. Family seeks justice a year after deadly hit-and-run in SE Portland. Updated: 57...
Deputies seek witnesses to deadly crash in Bethany area
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking witnesses to a deadly crash that happened in the Bethany area this week. At about 10:52 a.m., on Monday, deputies responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of NW Deerfield Way and NW West Union Road. The sheriff’s...
Kroger to layoff nearly 100 administrative employees in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Kroger, Fred Meyer’s parent company, is set to lay off hundreds of its administrative employees nationwide, with as many as 100 in Portland. The layoffs come after an announcement in June on plans to shutter 60 stores across the country. Last month, it was announced...
Portland students adapt to new cellphone policy with mixed reactions from parents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Public School students are now several days into the new school year, and as students adjust to their new schedules, they’re also adjusting to a new cell phone policy. Ida B. Wells High School is one of several PPS schools utilizing Yondr pouches....
