PSU students assist with Portland coffee company’s rebrand
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...
Designer shoe chain to close Portland store next month
DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) operates two locations in Portland — one at Cascade Station and another at Jantzen Beach Center. The latter will close its doors next month, according to a sign visible outside the store this week. “This location is closing January 24,” the sign reads. “But don’t...
Portland man wanted for alleged involvement in string of Plaid Pantry thefts
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....
Iconic Portland LGBTQIA+ nightclub keeps its doors open with new owners
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...
Portland man who killed homeless man under Burnside Bridge in 2022 sentenced
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The man who shot a homeless man to death under the Burnside Bridge over three years ago was sentenced to life in prison, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. Back in early April 2022, Riz’o Lucas was arrested after 33-year-old Fars Giday was found on the ground...
Portland man gets life for killing 33-year-old in ‘hunting ground’ slaying
A man accused of a serial slaying who was found guilty of one of the killings and acquitted in the other was sentenced Thursday to life in prison with the chance of parole in 25 years. Riz’o Lucas gave no account for why he shot Faris Giday, 33, outside the...
Neighbors: ICE agents arrest dad driving kids to school in N Portland, shoot pepper...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - ICE agents detained a father in front of his children Thursday morning in north Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood, prompting community outcry and raising questions about enforcement tactics near schools. The arrest occurred around 9 a.m. on North Fessenden Street as families were taking...
Man found dead near blazing pickup truck on Sauvie Island identified
Francis Thomas Grice, Jr. was identified as the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sauvie Island in early December, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.
Multnomah County leaders to consider resolution to strengthen sanctuary policies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Next week, the Multnomah County Commissioners will consider a multifaceted resolution that will strengthen the community's protections from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes amidst growing concerns about increased immigration enforcement actions. "There's an attack that's...
Hundreds found in violation of Portland’s camping ban, only 20 cited
Portland police approached 540 people at 299 campsites between Nov. 1 and Dec. 7 because they were present at locations that violated the city’s ban against blocking public thoroughfares with tents and other belongings. Of those, 421 people were found to be in violation of the city’s ordinance, though...

















