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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland’s iconic Burnside Bridge is hitting a major milestone, and you’re invited to the big party! KOIN 6 and Portland’s CW are proud community partners of the landmark’s centennial celebration on Saturday, May 30. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a rare opportunity to wa

BATTLE GROUND, Wash. — The city of Battle Ground, Washington has voted yes on a new ordinance that will give law enforcement like police and animal control more authority in dealing with pet rabbits on the loose. In a 6-1 vote, the council put the new law on the...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A man accused of killing four women in the Portland metro has been accused of the death of a fifth woman. Jesse Calhoun is expected to be indicted Tuesday in the death of 22-year-old Ashley Real, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said. He was previously named a person of interest

Are home prices going up in Portland, Oregon in 2026?. Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl.

The former Old Town headquarters of Portland-based education research group NWEA sold for its lowest value ever and 77% less than its last trade in 2015, extending a trend of lowball office sales amid a price reset for downtown. HMH, the Boston-based textbook publisher that acquired NWEA in 2023, sold...

Portland detectives say they are drowning in reports of online child exploitation as generative AI and social media give predators new ways to create images and reach kids. Investigators warn the surge of tips and synthetic content is overwhelming limited staff and systems, making it tougher to identify and rescue real

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Is rotisserie chicken a recession indicator? It’s definitely trending in restaurants across the country. At LaVerne’s in Woodlawn, it’s a feature that tr

GLADSTONE, Ore. — A former Gladstone police sergeant has pleaded guilty for his role in the 2011 death of his wife. According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Lynn Edward Benton pleaded guilty on Tuesday to first-degree manslaughter. In 2016, Benton was found guilty of aggravated murder,...

Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a pickup driver who may have crucial information about a reported sexual assault at a popular river spot near Troutdale on Sunday evening. Investigators say the victim reported that she was assaulted at the Lewis & Clark Recreation...