Indonesian workers in Portland demand fair wages from Nike, join with local activists
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Several garment workers from Indonesia who reportedly work to produce products for Nike are in Portland to demand higher pay and advocate for their rights. The workers visited the downtown Nike Store by Pioneer Courthouse Square, joined by activists from the Oregon Education Association, the...
POLICE: Two Teens Arrested After Drive-By Shooting Near Vancouver School
VANCOUVER, Wash . Vancouver Police is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Tuesday afternoon near the Jim Parsley Center, prompting a temporary lockdown at a nearby elementary school. Officers responded to the 4100 block of Plomondon Street at about 12:10 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired...
68-year-old man accused of deadly rampage appears in court
Teen killed, 2 seriously hurt in wrong-way crash on SR-14 in Camas. A driver is facing several charges following a deadly wrong-way crash late Monday night, according to Washington State Patrol. Updated: 1 hour ago. |. Democratic Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is on a town hall tour through Oregon’s fifth congressional...
Portland woman’s estate accuses ex-wrestler husband, murder suspect of elder abuse
William “Billy Jack” Albert Haynes Jr. was identified as the suspect in Janette Elaine Becraft's death in February 2024.
Prosecutors push for state hospital commitment in deadly 2021 Portland hit-and-run case
PORTLAND, Ore. — Victims spoke in court Tuesday about the chaotic moment a man suffering a mental health crisis went on a deadly hit-and run spree in Southeast Portland over four years ago. According to witnesses and police, Paul Rivas intentionally ran down 10 pedestrians and bicyclists in Southeast...
Family dog dies from new toxic algae found in river
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. (KATU) - Officials in Oregon are warning people and pet owners about some local waterways that have tested positive for a new type of toxic algae. A family’s dog died after coming into contact with the algae. It was October, the last boating day of the...
Man accused of hauling 270 pounds of meth from California to Oregon
A 29-year-old man is accused of hauling 270 pounds of methamphetamine from southern California into Oregon Saturday in a rented pickup truck, according to prosecutors. FBI agents, working with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, obtained warrants to track the geolocation data of two phones they suspected Anthony...
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into parked car in Portland neighborhood
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A motorcyclist died on Tuesday night after crashing into a parked car in the Rose City Park Neighborhood on Tuesday night, Portland police announced. The crash took place just before 6:30 p.m. near Northeast 57th Avenue and Northeast Tillamook Street. The man suffered serious injuries and was...
Multnomah County halts tent & tarp distribution to homeless
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Starting today, Multnomah County is no longer providing tents and tarps to homeless people. The new rule will allow direct distribution of tents only during severe weather and cold weather advisory events, according to County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson. "The new rule, as revised, further...
Drive-by shooting near Roosevelt Elementary School ends in two teen arrests
Two teenagers were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after a drive-by shooting near Roosevelt Elementary School, with one of the suspects hiding a stolen handgun in the school.