Woman stabbed to death in SE Portland apartment identified as suspect’s wife
Jessica L. Host-Norwest, 33, was found dead in her Southeast Portland apartment on Saturday morning, and her husband, Jason A. Norwest, 41, has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
11-year-old escapes alleged kidnapping attempt in Vancouver, kicks suspect in groin and runs for...
PORTLAND, Ore. — A suspect in an alleged kidnapping attempt in Clark County got more than he bargained for when an 11-year-old girl kicked him in the groin and escaped. According to court documents, Jerson Hartman, 31, of Twin Falls, Idaho, was wearing a ski mask when he allegedly tried to grab the girl around 5:30...
Here’s how much every Portland city employee got paid last year
The city of Portland spent nearly $831 million in the last fiscal year compensating its municipal workforce across more than two dozen bureaus, departments and elected offices. That’s nearly a 5.4% increase from the $788 million spent the year prior, according to an analysis of city data by The Oregonian/OregonLive....
When Oregon’s minimum wage goes up in 2026
Many workers across the country will get a raise on Jan. 1 as minimum wages rise in 19 states, but Oregonians will have to wait a few months. Why it matters: Oregon is the most recent state to tie raises in its minimum wage to inflation. Zoom in: As of...
Pedestrian dead in crash on TV Highway east of Hillsboro
Deputies closed a section of Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway late Monday night for a deadly crash involving a car and a pedestrian. The crash happened near Southeast 198th Avenue about four miles east of Hillsboro. No other details were immediately available.
Portland police ID woman killed in Saturday stabbing
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...
Man indicted on 43 counts for alleged bike thefts at Portland apartment, condo buildings
A man who was reportedly caught on camera stealing bikes for three Portland apartment and condo buildings has been indicted on 43 counts.
Strong winds could cause power outages on Christmas Eve in Oregon, PGE warns
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...
Man stabbed father multiple times in Newberg home before barricading inside, police say
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...
Window washers bring Christmas joy to kids at Randall Children’s Hospital
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.

















