Steve Dunn hosts AMNW one last time, welcomes back old friends
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Steve Dunn filled in for Helen Raptis this morning on AM Northwest. Steve wanted to host AMNW one more time as he prepares to retire in December. Dunn welcomed a few specials guests to the set, all familiar faces. Author Renee Watson was the first...
DHS Cites Surge in Violence as It Moves Up Start Date for New Penalties
PORTLAND, OR – As masked and costumed protesters demonstrate outside federal immigration facilities nationwide, the federal government has sped up the start of a new rule that may expose those protesters to fines and additional penalties. Under
‘I just want answers’: Mother recounts tragic death of 2-year-old son in Siletz River
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The mother at the center of a tragedy that shook Lincoln County is telling KOIN 6 News her point of view after losing a child. The smiling face of two-year-old Dane Paulsen was seen on flyers across the community until his body was found in the Siletz River last March. Chamet […]
‘Could be worst hunger crisis since Great Depression’
Sunshine Division Executive Director Kyle Camberg said this could become the worst hunger crisis in the United States since the Great Depression.
Streets closed during investigation in NE Portland; no current danger to public, PPB says
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Police say the area near NE Grand Ave and NE Hassalo St has been closed off on Wednesday night due to an ongoing investigation. PPB did not specify any details about the investigation, but says there is currently no danger to the public. NE Grand...
North Portland ICE activity prompts PPS schools to secure perimeters
Portland Public Schools sent a message to families informing them of reported ICE activity near Cesar Chavez School and George Middle School, and that other nearby schools are maintaining heightened situational awareness and developing dismissal plans to ensure students can return home safely.
20-year-old Gresham man ID’d as homicide victim found in Portland parking lot, suspect sought
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Gresham man was identified as the homicide victim found in a downtown Portland parking lot over the weekend, authorities said. Taylor J. Ritter, 20, was found dead in a parking lot in the 300 block of Southwest 3rd Avenue early Sunday morning, Portland police said. Ritter died of a gunshot […]
Arrest Made In Fire At Portland City Councilor’s Home, ‘Not A Targeted Act Of...
A man arrested Tuesday for allegedly sparking a recent fire at the home of Portland, Ore., City Councilor Candace Avalos told police he had only started a small fire to keep warm. The Portland Police Bureau on Tuesday announced officers located and arrested a man allegedly seen leaving the scene of the fire at...
Investigation underway in Lloyd District as large police presence closes off streets
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A large police presence was seen in the Lloyd District of Northeast Portland Wednesday night as an investigation has closed off nearby streets. KOIN 6 News reached out to the Portland Police Bureau for more information. Police said they could not share many details, but said there is no danger...
Officer strikes armed suspect with patrol car in northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — An officer used a patrol car to strike an armed suspect in northeast Portland late Wednesday night, leading to an investigation into the use of potentially deadly force. Just before 10 p.m., Portland police responded to the 400 block of Northeast Hassalo Street after receiving several...
