Clackamas County DA’s office clears deputies of criminal negligence in restraint death of woman...
OREGON CITY, Ore. — The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office will not pursue criminal charges against deputies involved in a woman's jailhouse death in February, the agency announced Friday, concluding that her death was due to a "perfect storm" of factors. Gerlinde Spring Lynch, 47, died on Feb. 18...
Extreme Heat Watch returns to Portland early next week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland National Weather Service has placed the greater Portland-Vancouver area under an Extreme Heat Watch for Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and June 23. Portland could see afternoon highs return to the mid and upper 90s, similar to earlier this week. Temperatures could even...
Portland birth center to close after employees report weeks without pay: ‘A lot of...
PORTLAND, Oregon — A Portland birth center is abruptly closing after employees said they have not been paid in nearly a month. Midwives at Andaluz Waterbirth Center KGW spoke with said the last time they received a paycheck was May 22. When the next pay period arrived two weeks...
Portland man dies in Alaska after hiking accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man who had been hiking in Alaska when he became injured last week has died. The body of Heath Didier, 49, was recovered June 16 near Ketchikan, Alaska after a two-day search effort. Alaska State Troopers said they learned Didier was missing from a notification he sent at 10:24 […]
Semi truck knocks down seven power poles in downtown Beaverton, prompts shelter in place
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — A semi truck knocked down seven power poles in downtown Beaverton on Friday evening, prompting first responders to issue a shelter-in-place for nearby businesses and homes while utility crews make sure everything is safe. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue reported the incident at about 4:30...
Suspected Portland bank robber arrested after GPS tracker leads police to his location
Boldragon Plexico, a convicted felon, was arrested for robbing a bank in downtown Portland after a teller slipped a GPS tracker in with the money, leading police to his location.
Foodie Friday: Barbecue, soul food at Juneteenth Oregon festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A celebration of black joy and freedom will fuel festivities across Portland on Friday, which of course includes a lot of great soul food. Juneteenth Oregon is hosting its annual parade and festival, a party headquartered at Lilis-Albina Park on North Flint Avenue. From barbecue, mac and cheese,
Evergreen Public Schools and teachers’ union reach new 5-year agreement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Evergreen Public Schools and its teachers’ union have reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, district officials announced Thursday. Evergreen Public Schools said the agreement was ratified on Wednesday and will start during the 2026-2027 school year, ahead of the current three-
A couple monitored Portland’s condo market for 5 years before buying their dream penthouse...
A luxury Pearl District penthouse in the 937 Condominiums high-rise building spent a total of 940 days on the market. The price dropped each of the three times the home was relisted with different brokerages. The asking price in 2020 was $3 million. On May 15, broker Yvonne Blewett’s client...
Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) - Deputies are warning about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars after a 2-year-old was rescued in Vancouver. Deputies responded to a call in May after witnesses reported a child who was left inside a parked car. People nearby quickly stepped in,...
