Hillsboro Police searching for victims after arresting suspect in alleged gold scam
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - Hillsboro Police are looking for additional victims after arresting someone they say is connected to a fake gold scam. Officers received a call on August 12 about someone in a white SUV with Florida plates trying to sell fake gold in the parking lot of a Lowe’s.
Clark County pays out $2.2 million settlement over hostile work environment
Years-long allegations of a hostile work environment and retaliation in the Clark County public works department against three Latino employees ended with a settlement earlier this month. In the Aug. 14 settlement, Clark County agreed to pay approximately $2.2 million to resolve claims from Ray Alanis, Elias Peña and...
Oregon education programs for migrant workers, families could close without federal funds
The journey to and through college for Marisela Marquez Alonso and her three brothers began at Portland Community College, in a 50-year-old, federally funded program that now hangs in limbo. The four siblings, who mostly grew up in Hillsboro, are the children of migrant farmworkers from Mexico who worked seasonal...
PHOTOS: Vancouver bank robber suspect who escaped on a bicycle sought by Clark County...
Officials have released photos of the suspect in hopes of locating him.
Homeless residents of Portland’s first RV Safe Park filter out as clock ticks on...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Just over two years ago, the city of Portland opened the Sunderland RV Safe Park in Northeast Portland, envisioned as a shelter site for homeless people accustomed to camping in vehicles along city streets. Now, residents of the camp are preparing to move out, one way or another.
‘People are scared’: Concerns raised over new city-wide camping ban in Camas
This new ordinance widens that scope to outlaw camping on all public spaces.
Buckle up: Portland police joins statewide seatbelt enforcement blitz
A group of people gathered at a historic Happy Valley cemetery as it opened its gates to the public for the first time in 170 years. An app that’s available in the Portland area is making it easier to find the help you want for your outdoor space. 1...
Man sentenced to 16 years in prison for hitting, killing person with a car...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Tuesday for hitting and killing another man with a car in the Buckman neighborhood. Shane McKeever, 22, was arrested on February 25 after court documents say he intentionally drove a car into 48-year-old David R. Bentley at 40 to 50 miles...
Brand new 38-unit shelter pods debuted in Multnomah County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — LIT Homes is debuting brand new tiny homes pods that are set to go in a 38-unit shelter in Southeast Portland, called the Harrison Community Village, later this year. According to a spokesperson with Multnomah County, the 38 units will serve up to 45 adults...
10 Classic Oregon Diners Frozen In Time
Oregon is full of diners where stepping inside feels like traveling back several decades. From vintage décor to timeless menus, these classic spots have preserved the charm and character that made them local favorites. Each diner serves up more than food… they offer a taste of nostalgia, where the...