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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On Christmas, while much of Portland slows down, crisis does not. As the Rose City continues to grapple with mental health and behavioral health crises, a city program designed to respond is seeing record demand. On Thursday, KOIN 6 News Reporter Joelle Jones did a ride-along with Portland...

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - Vancouver Police are searching for a 42-year-old man who they say has been missing since late November. Reycardo Sentell Johnson was last seen on November 28, and is described as 6′1″ and about 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Johnson’s car was...

A tragic incident occurred earlier this month in North Portland, claiming the life of a 65-year-old pedestrian. The individual has been identified as James J. Hatton, according to an update from the Portland Police Bureau. In the aftermath of the December 5 crash, the police have continued to seek information from...

To end 2025, we assigned each reporter in the WW newsroom to pick two stories by a colleague that stood out in 2025. We then had the recipient of the compliment pass it on—but not before penning an update to the tales. Here’s the first of these stories.

Portland, Oregon transforms into something magical during winter months, when fog rolls off the Willamette River and Mount Hood’s snow-capped peak gleams in the distance. The city’s beloved farmers markets continue to thrive even as temperatures drop, drawing crowds of shoppers seeking fresh produce, artisan goods,...

By the time you read this article, I’ll be gone. I’m leaving you, the city I’ve called home for 24 years, to live abroad. You’ve treated me well. We’ve had some wonderful times and I’ll never forget them. But the world is calling to me.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland’s iconic drag club, Darcelle XV Showplace, hosted its annual Christmas Eve dinner for Old Town’s homeless community, marking its 40th year as a local tradition. The club kept the holiday spirit alive Wednesday night as they ditched the heels and hairspray for...

The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon, has issued a weather update for the region, anticipating a damp end to December. According to the NWS, showers are expected before 2pm today, with the snow level dropping from 3200 feet to 2200 feet by the afternoon. Temperatures are set to hover near 47 degrees...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A smoke shop chain is pleading with the City of Portland for help after yet another smash-and-grab burglary at one of their locations. House of Pipes said their shops have been burglarized 14 times this year, and the latest break-in happened Wednesday morning at their location on Hawthorne Boulevard...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was taken into custody after police said he fired shots during a domestic disturbance in Northeast Portland early Christmas morning. Just before 1:30 a.m., officers initially responded to the area of Northeast 20th and Hoyt Street on reports of a shooting. Arriving at...