VIDEO: ‘Grappler bumper’ device stops suspects during high speed chases
Law enforcement now has a new way of stopping speeding cars in their tracks.
Mini Market Drug Dealing Bust
A large quantity of drugs, along with numerous firearms, were seized from a business near Dawson Park, and the owner was arrested on drug charges. In March 2024, community members came forward to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) with allegations of criminal behavior associated with a market across the street from...
Three NW Soldiers Accused of Leaking U.S. Military Secrets to China
SEATTLE , Wa. – Federal authorities have arrested two active-duty soldiers in Washington state and a former soldier in Oregon on charges of selling classified military information to China. The FBI identified the active-duty soldiers as Jian Zhao and Li Tian, who were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near...
‘POWER Act’ bill would require Oregon’s large energy users like data centers pay fair...
Advocates say it could help bring down energy bills for residential ratepayers who have taken on more than their share of the cost of substantial energy use by these entities in recent years. But a trillion-dollar corporation that owns data centers in Oregon says the bill should be expanded to...
Here are the 5 best tamales spots in the Portland area: Readers Choice Awards
Portland’s forecast may be getting slowly sunnier, but there’s still time to indulge in a pocket of warm deliciousness. In fact, National Tamale Day is March 23, so, actually, you still have a few more weeks to get your party plans in order. But if you haven’t marked...
Man found dead after Monday night shooting in North Portland identified
A man found dead in North Portland late Monday night has been identified, according to police.
PPB announces drug arrest of store owner near North Portland’s Dawson Park
Portland police and other city officials held a news conference Friday morning, updating the public on an arrest which they say will have a "long-lasting impact" on the community near Dawson Park.
Tula-Tu is using her trunk more every day. What has Portland’s favorite elephant calf...
Tula-Tu becomes more and more elephant-like every day. Sure, she’s still pretty tiny — for an Asian elephant calf, at least (At just over 1 month old, she now weighs 287 pounds. When she was born, she weighed about 200 pounds!). And, yes, certain elephantine behaviors are still a work in progress: She hasn’t quite...
Couple who owned Portland limo business gets 5 years for stealing $34 million from...
A married couple in Portland who owned a limosene business were sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison after stealing $34 million from one of their clients.
Portland Couple Sentenced to Five Years for $34 Million Fraud and Lavish Spending Spree
Portland's high-flying couple, Sergey and Galina Lebedenko, have landed in federal prison for five years each after siphoning off $34 million from a former client, their sentencing announced on Wednesday. The duo, who ran a local limousine business, managed to maintain a facade of trust as they unduly charged their...