Portland OR

A convenience store employee died after being shot on Tuesday night, according to the Portland Police Bureau.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police say its unique Stolen Vehicle Operations have resulted in a 65% decline in stolen cars this year compared to 2022. With 8,109 stolen cars reported from January to September of 2022, the same comparable window of time for 2025 saw just a fraction of that number, the Portland...

Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency due to the increasing impacts of immigration enforcement, which has caused fear among immigrant and mixed-status residents and a decline in the workforce.

Portland Bureau of Transportation Director Millicent Williams attended a conference in Saudi Arabia from December 7 – 9. Williams participated in a panel at CoMotion Global ’25, an event held in the city of Riyadh that, “connects the brightest minds, cities, and companies shaping the next chapter of transportation —...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland business has officially relaunched as a new brand with help from local students. For years, Francis Kungu has been selling his single-origin Kenyan coffee and macadamias at local farmers’ markets and stores, with the name Exilior. Now, it’s called Fire Lilly Coffee, and its bright...

In 2025, the Stolen Vehicle Operation (SVO) at the East Precinct in Portland focused on reducing car theft. The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) conducted 10 SVO missions during the year. The PPB worked with nine partner agencies, including the Gresham Police Department, Port of Portland Police Department, and the...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County officials are asking the public’s help in finding a man they say is linked to multiple thefts from Plaid Pantry stores around Portland. Timothy Ray Jones, 54, is wanted on various charges of burglary and aggravated theft, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said....

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of Portland’s most iconic LGBTQIA+ nightclubs keeps its doors open after finding new owners earlier this year. Fears of the over-40-year-old Portland-run business closing came to light during the summer of 2025. The new owners of CC Slaughters, Jonathan Lo and Christopher Lovern, helped...

Oregon’s first worker-owned and operated game store is leaving its location in Portland’s Hollywood District, citing costly burglaries and a need for more space.

It takes more than social media videos of trash fires to scare scream queen Jennifer Tilly. The Oscar-nominated actress-slash-professional poker champ posted to Instagram on Dec. 9 documenting a trip to Portland with her friend, bespoke candle maker Amber Sakai. The ladies were in town for a Dec. 4 holiday party at...