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Former Portland Trail Blazer found guilty in rape trial

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore was found guilty of raping a woman at a party in Lake Oswego in 2021. A jury found him guilty on one count of each of the following charges: first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and second-degree sexual abuse. Lake...
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Portland police chief credits violence prevention initiative for steep drop in shootings

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Despite a deadly shooting Tuesday, police data shows the number of deadly incidents in Portland is down dramatically compared to this time last year and compared to the three-year, year-to-date average. City leaders credit Ceasefire – a roughly $9 million-per-year program that connects police,...
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City walks back decision to restrict Oswego Lake access throughout holiday weekend

The closure is "intended to support public safety and facilitate operational planning," according to the city.
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Veterans Suffer from P.T.S.D. During July 4 Festivities

PORTLAND, Ore. — Those who served us, and our country, can really suffer over the 4th of July holiday. Here’s how P.T.S.D. impacted an Oregon family. Debbie Castleton’s dad was a Marine who earned three purple hearts. And every year, fourth of July fireworks would send him into a panic: hiding in closets or crawl...
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Four Charged With Arson and Assaulting Officers Amid Protests at ICE Office in South...

Four individuals are facing charges in the wake of protests that have turned contentious outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland. As reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon, the accused appeared in federal court this past Monday, confronting legal...
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Portland Loses Homeless Camp Cleanup Contract After State Fails to Pass Transportation Bill

PORTLAND, Ore. — The failure of Oregon lawmakers to pass legislation to fund the state’s rapidly declining transportation network has claimed its first victim – the $4 million contract paid to Portland City to conduct sweeps of homeless camps on state-owned property within city limits was canceled at the last minute...
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Honduran National in Portland Faces Federal Trial Over Fatal Fentanyl Sale

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Honduran national living illegally in Portland appeared in federal court yesterday charged with distributing fentanyl that resulted in the death by overdose of an unnamed adult male in January 2024. Jury Trial Begins on 9 September. A federal grand jury in Portland indicted 50-year-old Hugo...
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Largest parking meter hike in Portland history goes into effect

Portland’s largest parking meter rate hike in history hit the streets Tuesday amid ongoing financial trouble for the city’s cash-strapped Transportation Bureau. The 60-cent-an-hour increase applies to all five of the city’s parking meter districts and is expected to generate an additional $5.5 million annually,...
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New tool created to report illegal fireworks in Portland

Construction is underway on Portland's newest live music venue. Multnomah County’s budget went into effect with much of the funding prioritizing housing and homelessness. However, some outreach programs are concerned. Oregon man among 2 charged in alleged Chinese spy operation targeting U.S. military. Updated: 10...
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Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students

Evacuation levels have been downgraded after a wildfire broke out in the Cold Springs area north of Hermiston on Wednesday. $5K reward for information on Battle Ground man who went missing 7 years ago. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. A southwest Washington family is offering a $5,000 reward for information...

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