2 arrests made during ICE protest, 1 accused of assaulting officer
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were arrested, with one accused of assaulting a police officer, during a protest outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Friday night, authorities said. The Portland Police Bureau said they were monitoring the protest outside the South Macadam Avenue...
‘Unforeseen circumstances’ force Portland’s Schoolhouse Electric to lay off most of its staff
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Most of the employees at Portland’s Schoolhouse Electric were laid off this week. The home goods retailer announced in May that it planned to sell its century-old building in Northwest Portland. While they originally planned to remain open during the sale process, a company spokesperson told...
PHOTOS: Loose seal found on the shoulder of Hwy 101 on the Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After a loose seal was found wandering beside the highway on the Oregon coast, the animal was successfully located and returned to the ocean, authorities said. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found the seal traveling alongside Highway 101, near Milepost 146, on the shoulder...
Multnomah County Commits $250K to Support Sanctuary Community, Bolsters Aid for Families Amid Immigration...
In a unanimous decision, Multnomah County has bolstered its commitment to being a sanctuary community with new policies and the allocation of $250,000 to support families facing increased federal immigration enforcement. The measure, enthusiastically endorsed by Commissioners Shannon Singleton and Jessica Vega...
Portland Police Seek Public’s Aid in Identifying Suspected Armed Robber in Parkrose Area
The Portland Police Bureau is turning to the public for help, releasing an image of a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery that took place at a restaurant on Northeast Sandy Boulevard on November 22, per a recent bulletin. The individual, who detectives say should be considered armed and dangerous, is linked to...
Woman dead after stabbing in SE Portland apartment, suspect in custody
A woman was found dead in a Southeast Portland apartment early Saturday morning and a suspect is in custody, officials said.
Portland is one of the 20 best U.S. cities to celebrate Christmas
It may not be a white Christmas in Portland, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a festive one. This week, personal finance website WalletHub shared its 2025 Best Places for Christmas Celebrations list — based on both traditions and affordability — and Portland snagged a top spot. The survey drew from metrics related...
On the racetrack or in the air, Greg Biffle will be remembered as a...
Greg Biffle died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, where he'll be remembered not only as a NASCAR star, but as a humanitarian, too.
In Beaverton schools, tracking absenteeism — and the impacts of the immigration crackdown —...
Standing in the pouring rain this month amid other high schoolers who walked out of class to protest increased immigration arrests, Beaverton 10th grader Sasha Alvarez said it’s become uncomfortably common for her classmates to be at school one day and gone the next. “We all know kids who...
Neighbors prepare for flooding as water levels rise at Johnson Creek
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Johnson Creek is filling up fast due to the unrelenting rain. According to the National Weather Service, the creek could continue to rise and is expected to flood at numerous locations along the creek, prompting a flood warning for the area. Surprising, one neighbor who said he has never seen...
