Hillsboro police: Armed suspect barricaded in home, public asked to avoid area
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Hillsboro police have asked the public to avoid the area around Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway and Cypress Street while they investigate a situation involving a suspect armed with a weapon who barricaded themselves inside a residence on Saturday afternoon. The situation is contained to the...
Portland Fire & Rescue Extinguishes Blaze in Abandoned Southeast Portland Residence, No Injuries Reported
Earlier this week, Portland Fire & Rescue dealt with a fire in a boarded-up residence located in Southeast Portland, an affair more common than one might expect in a city grappling with issues of housing and homelessness. The information about the incident was shared in a social media post where the department...
Armed disturbance suspect killed in Vancouver officer-involved shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials are investigating after an armed suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Vancouver after a reported disturbance late Saturday night, authorities said. Just before midnight, officers responded to a home in the 13200 block of Northeast 46th Street. The caller reported a...
Oregon’s work to diversify its educator workforce is making gains
Just over half of the nation’s states, including Oregon, are graduating enough people of color from teacher colleges to significantly diversify their K-12 teacher workforce. That’s according to a recent report published by the education research nonprofit National Council on Teacher Quality. Research has shown that...
Oregon’s Minimum Wage Climbs Again in 2026, With Different Impacts for Portland and Southern...
Minimum wage workers across Oregon are set to see another pay increase in 2026 as part of a broader national trend affecting more than 20 states. While the change reflects ongoing efforts to keep wages aligned with inflation, its effects will be felt differently in Portland than in Southern Oregon, where costs of...
Oregon Home Destroyed in Fire on Christmas Eve
Oregon House Fire on Christmas Eve Destroys Home When I looked at what people were actually searching and reading, one […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Downtown Portland’s Dining Scene Is Surging To Life In Anticipation Of A Dazzling New...
Ranked among the top five foodie cities in America for 2025, Portland is a delicious dining destination. Boasting everything from humble food carts to top-rated restaurants serving elegant French fare, the city offers a diverse buffet of dining options that appeal to every taste and budget. However, the one thing...
Two accused of stealing $2K worth of food from Camas golf club on Christmas...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man and a woman were arrested on Christmas Eve after they were caught stealing $2,000 worth of meat and other foods from the Camas Meadows Golf Club, police said. That morning, a burglary was first reported at the golf club in the 4100 block of Northwest Camas Meadows Drive. A […]
Suspects caught after string of Ulta thefts total more than $26K in stolen merchandise
GRESHAM, Ore. — Three suspects have been charged in a string of retail thefts at Multnomah County Ulta Beauty stores. Court records allege tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise were stolen by the suspects. Ollie Brumfield, 29, Christina Stern, 39, and Marissa Aguilera, 41, were all arrested last...
Hillsboro’s Glencoe High School band to march in London New Year’s parade
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A high school band from Hillsboro was given an honor few American bands have been given. The Glencoe High School band is set to become the first Oregon band to ever participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade in its 40-year history. In addition to the parade, all 44 students […]
