Girl, 13, took part in theft of family car with 3 others before police...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 13-year-old girl allegedly took part in a plan to steal her family’s car, joining three others in a police chase that spanned from Gresham into Portland before everyone involved was arrested on Saturday night, authorities said. The girl was with family members at Sky Zone Trampoline Park in...
‘It’s a tragedy’: Police react to latest case of youth gun violence as three...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three teenagers — including an 18-year-old now charged as an adult — are facing attempted murder charges after a shooting on Rocky Butte led to a high-speed chase. This is just the latest incident involving youth violence in Portland. Sgt. Kevin Allen with...
Portland Mayor questions accuracy of Multnomah County homelessness data
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is questioning the accuracy of Multnomah County’s homelessness data, arguing the numbers may not reflect what he is seeing on the ground. During a recent joint city-county meeting, Wilson said leaders rely on accurate data to make major policy and...
Duo tied to grocery-store pickpocket scam pleads guilty
Two suspects linked to WinCo parking lot pickpocket thefts of debit cards pleaded guilty to bank fraud in separate court hearings. Lucian Sulitanu and Rexona Caldararu, identified as Romanian citizens, each pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to three charges: aggravated identity theft, bank fraud, and...
Data breach at Clackamas Community College prompts class-action lawsuit
A class-action suit has been filed against Clackamas Community College that alleges the school stored private student information on an insecure server, leading to a data breach last fall. The suit, filed in federal court in Portland, accuses the college of failing to safeguard students’ sensitive information,...
Get Caught Up: Day 1 of Oregon Class 6A/5A wrestling state championships
The second day of the Oregon high school wrestling state championships kicked off Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, with the Class 6A and 5A boys and 6A/5A girls taking center stage. Here are some of the highlights to get you caught up before the action resumes for these...
‘I wasn’t trying to cause chaos’: Viral TikTok creates unexpected friendship in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What started as a simple TikTok joke spiraled into a viral sensation that caused chaos for a small business. Now, in a city known for its quirky charm, Portland is witnessing an unexpected turn in the social media world — and it’s all thanks to an unlikely friendship.
Pedestrian hospitalized after North Portland early morning crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured in North Portland early Saturday morning, authorities said. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to reports of a pedestrian hit at North Killingsworth Street and Vancouver Avenue. Officials said they found a man was hit by a vehicle and...
PPS Backtracks on Closure of Metropolitan Learning Center’s High School
Portland Public Schools on Friday reversed a decision to close Metropolitan Learning Center’s high school in the next academic year. The abrupt decision to close ninth through 12th grade at the K–12 alternative school, which the district announced to families on Feb. 10, sent shock waves through the tight-knit MLC...
1 arrested as police serve search warrants at Southeast Portland home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Police arrested one person Friday morning and served search warrants at a Southeast Portland home related to the case. Police officers blocked off Southeast Ivon Street at César E. Chávez Boulevard to serve the warrants at the home at 3862 S.E. Ivon St. The road had been blocked off for hours...

















