2 dead, 1 rescued, 1 missing after car crashes through Waterfront Park and into...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating after a car went through Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, crashed through a barricade and fell into the Willamette River in the early hours of Monday morning. One person was rescued and two others were found dead, police confirmed early Monday...
Officials investigating what caused fire that sank two boats on Columbia River on Sunday
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Officials in Vancouver are investigating the cause of a fire that engulfed and sank two boats on the Columbia River over the weekend. Firefighters were called out to the scene just after noon on Sunday. When crews arrived, they discovered two boats – a 65-foot vessel and a 35-foot sailboat – on fire.
Bruce Springsteen fan who died at Portland show remembered as loyal friend
The man who died at Bruce Springsteen’s concert at Portland’s Moda Center on Friday was remembered as a loyal friend and fan who “couldn’t wait” to see the show. Ben Colby, 51, of Hillsboro, spent all day Friday texting friends about how excited he was to go to the concert, according to Tiffany Spaulding, a friend and family spokesperson.
Denny’s lottery heist leads to 14-year prison term for Aloha man
An Aloha man who stole $8,200 in video lottery cash from a Happy Valley Denny’s — then assaulted a fellow inmate while locked up in jail — was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office announced. Douglas Wayne Kelsey, 33,...
Man recounts bizarre attack on MAX train where suspect was taken away in ambulance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man says he was attacked on the MAX on Sunday night, and now the suspect has wound up being taken away by ambulance. This all happened at the North Portland MAX station next to the Moda Center. Graham Capps told KOIN 6 News security...
Multnomah County can’t say where $150,000 in gift cards, other incentives went
After months of review, Multnomah County’s health department still couldn’t track down documents showing where 131 gift cards and other cash incentives were distributed. Those items, doled out from mid-2021 to mid-2025, were worth a total of $151,000, according to the county. Staff can dispense gift cards, transit tickets and other types of prepaid support to encourage people to obtain preventative health care or participate in...
Six To Be Transported After Fireball Ignites Under Portland Freeway Overpass
A late-night car fire turned a stretch beneath a Portland freeway overpass into a scene of chaos Sunday, with heavy flames, thick smoke and multiple emergencies unfolding at once as fire crews rushed in. According to an early update from the bureau, Truck 8, Engine 24 and Engine 14 were...
As temperatures rise across Oregon, National Weather Service warns of cold water shock risks
Many people are heading to beaches, rivers and lakes for a cool splash or other water activities as weather across Oregon gets hotter this week, but the National Weather Service warns of hidden dangers when swimming. In Portland, for instance, temperatures could reach as high as 76 degrees on Sunday...
Portland Therapists Busted In Multnomah Medicaid Scam Sweep
Portland’s counseling world is under a harsh spotlight after the Oregon Department of Justice rolled out criminal charges and guilty pleas in three separate Multnomah County Medicaid cases this week. A Portland counseling business and two therapists are at the center of the prosecutions, which officials say range from fraudulent billing to personal perks allegedly tied to Medicaid-funded care. The state’s Medicaid Fraud...
A Classic Oregon Steakhouse Known For A Ribeye That Draws Crowds From Miles Away
How does a perfect steak look? Have you ever actually tasted a truly good one?. There is a place in Oregon that has been making exceptional steaks for decades, and if anyone knows how to prepare them properly, they do. Locals say the recipe has barely changed over the years,...
