Portland man who burglarized multiple churches sentenced
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland-area man who burglarized multiple churches pleaded guilty on Friday and was sentenced to multiple charges. Joshua Sandall broke into Parklane Christian Reformed Church in late 2025 and Grace Lutheran School on multiple occasions earlier this year. He was arrested by Portland police on February 7 during a break-in investigation at the school.
Falsely charged with a crime, no way to fight it: inside Oregon’s court crisis
Corshelle Jenkins was charged with a crime she didn’t commit – and now, there was a warrant for her arrest. In May 2025, the 36-year-old Portland resident received a letter saying she had been arrested for theft, and after failing to appear in court, police were instructed to take her to jail. The mother of six was stunned. She had never been arrested...
A former Oregon theater kid will take the stage with ‘Phantom of the Opera’...
Krista Wigle is a Corvallis kid. Sure, Wigle, who takes the stage as the Wardrobe Mistress in “The Phantom of the Opera” in Portland this week, is not a kid anymore. She graduated from Corvallis High School in 1987. But, once a Corvallis kid, always a Corvallis kid.
Drive-by shooting reported in Vancouver; road closures in effect
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Vancouver police are investigating a drive-by shooting Monday night near Northeast 18th Street and Northeast Andresen Road, the Vancouver Police Department said. The department announced the investigation at approximately 10:19 p.m. Monday in a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying road closures were in effect in...
Northrup Shelter in Northwest Portland to close by June 30
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Portland says the Northrup Shelter in Northwest Portland must shut down by June 30. Through a records request, KATU learned the city filed this notice last Tuesday. The Salvation Army-operated shelter opened about eight months ago to community pushback, and last month...
Where to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month in Oregon this May
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to recognize the histories, cultures and contributions of AANHPI communities across Oregon. From long-standing traditions to newer collaborations, this year’s lineup reflects both the diversity of these communities and a growing emphasis on connection, visibility and shared storytelling.
Pacific Seafood fined $3 million+ by O.D.E.Q.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality fined Pacific Seafood $3.2 million on Thursday, April 23 for alleged pollution violations at three of its processing plants along the Oregon Coast. Locations include Charleston, Brookings and Warrenton’s Pacific Bio Products facility. The highest fine was issued to the company’s Charleston location...
Portland woman pleads guilty to striking ICE officer in face after pulling off his...
A 41-year-old woman pleaded guilty Monday to assaulting a federal officer after she helped free a man detained by immigration enforcement officers in Portland last fall. The government will seek a probationary sentence with home detention when Temika Gardner of Portland is sentenced in July, Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine A. Rykken told a judge.
Those Gaps In Speed Bumps Actually Serve A Critical Purpose
Those gaps in some speed bumps aren't a design flaw, but a deliberate feature that changes how different vehicles interact with traffic calming measures.
Early morning homicide probed at Beaverton apartments
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KATU) — A 20-year-old man is dead after an early morning disturbance at a Beaverton apartment complex. A man is in custody as Beaverton Police told KATU News they are investigating a homicide reported around 7:04 a.m. at Parkbrook Manor Apartments near Southwest 5th Street and Southwest Maple Avenue.

















