For two decades Sandy River Delta was home, now he’s on the street
TROUTDALE, Ore. (KATU) — A yellow rainproof backpack that Daniel Leighton's "mentor" told him never to lose sight of tells the story of a system built to help people like him, one he's lost all trust in. Among the stack of tattered papers in the backpack are rent receipts,...
Judge in Portland reckless driving case says she ‘won’t tolerate’ further statements by DA
Multnomah County Circuit Judge Katharine von Ter Stegge took vigorous aim at District Attorney Nathan Vasquez — suggesting he engaged in prosecutorial misconduct by panning her prior ruling in a highly publicized reckless driving case. The driver in question, Oscar Burrell, returned to von Ter Stegge’s courtroom Nov....
Intel layoffs continue in Washington County with hundreds of jobs cut
Tacking onto thousands of announced Washington County job cuts, Oregon’s largest chipmaker is shedding hundreds more. According to a workforce reduction notice filed with state and county officials Thursday, Nov. 13, Intel is laying off 669 employees across its four Washington County sites spread between Hillsboro...
County and city leaders discuss updates to Portland’s Homelessness Response Plan
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Multnomah County commissioners and Portland city councilors held a joint work session Thursday to discuss updates to the Homelessness Action Response Plan (HRAP). The HRAP is a result of the Homeless Response System (HRS) that was created in summer 2024 by an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)...
Woman found guilty except for insanity in murder of PSU athlete brother
A woman was found guilty except for insanity for the murder of her younger brother, a PSU athlete, back in 2019.
Fight in front of pub leaves one dead, Oregon police say. Man arrested
A fight outside a pub left one man fatally beaten, Oregon police said. On Nov. 6, 35-year-old David Lomas was found unconscious in front of a “video lottery establishment” and was taken to a hospital, where he later died, Gresham officers said on Facebook. Detectives learned Lomas had been involved in a fight outside...
Portland Budget Tweak Causes Heated Discussion on Homelessness
City Council found themselves in a tense standoff with Mayor Keith Wilson and angry Portland residents over a councilor’s failed plan to reallocate a portion of city dollars that have been used to sweep homeless encampments. At times, those defending Wilson’s plan sat side-by-side with community members who countered...
Hillsboro teen expresses fear of ICE enforcement near schools
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — Manny Chavez, a Hillsboro teenager, went viral on social media after delivering an emotional testimony to the City Council. The 16-year-old spoke for three minutes on the ICE enforcement not only in Hillsboro but in Washington County. On Thursday, we spoke with him about the...
Man accused of threatening TriMet employees with knife in Gresham
GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested after he threatened several TriMet employees with a knife in Gresham early Friday morning, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 1 a.m., deputies responded to a report from TriMet that a man had a knife and threatened employees...
Man who died in train collision was beloved Portland paralegal
The person who was killed in a collision with an Amtrak train last Friday has been identified as 58-year-old Wayne Houff. The full investigation hasn’t been released, but it appears Houff was riding a Lime electric scooter southbound on SE 11th south of Division and was attempting to cross one of the four sets of...
