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Portland police identified the woman killed Saturday in a suspected domestic violence attack as 33-year-old Jessica L. Host-Norwest. Police arrested her husband, 41-year-old Jason Norwest, on allegations of murder and unlawful use of a weapon over the weekend after they found Host-Norwest dead at an apartment in the...

A man who was reportedly caught on camera stealing bikes for three Portland apartment and condo buildings has been indicted on 43 counts.

PORTLAND, Ore. — As many people prepare for the holiday week, utility companies and emergency officials in Oregon are warning about the potential for power outages on Christmas Eve. High winds on Dec. 24 could be strong enough to knock down trees and power lines. The National Weather Service...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Newberg man was taken into custody early Monday morning after stabbing his father multiple times with a knife and then barricading himself in the residence, Newberg-Dundee police said. Vasily Barbiyeru, 31, was lodged in the Yamhill County Jail and charged with first-degree assault and...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Costumed window washers scaled the walls of Randall Children’s Hospital on Monday to create holiday memories for kids who need it most. From the Grinch to a nutcracker and elves, families were able to watch all the action through the building’s large glass windows.

Portland General Electric (PGE) is urging customers to prepare for potential power outages as a potential significant windstorm approaches the region this Wednesday, Christmas Eve. Unlike last week’s weather event, meteorologists are tracking a stronger storm system that could bring sustained winds of 20-45 mph with...

The City of Portland is cautiously optimistic about fatal traffic crash trends as the transportation bureau reports a “dramatic drop in deaths” over the past two years. As of Monday (12/22), PBOT has recorded 39 traffic deaths, a 32% drop compared with a year ago and a 39% decline compared with the same period in 2023.

In a recent operation by the Oakland Police Department (OPD), efforts to dismantle human trafficking networks have led to the rescue of two juvenile females from the throes of exploitation. The operation, conducted along International Boulevard last Monday, focused on identifying victims of human trafficking and...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Following the arrest of two Portland residents on Friday night near the Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) detention center in South Portland, the Police Bureau reminds the public that while it does not engage in immigration enforcement, it is nevertheless responsible for maintaining public...

“There’s so many aspects of this whole ordeal that were extremely lucky,” Rick Sander's wife said