Hillsboro teen expresses fear of ICE enforcement near schools
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — Manny Chavez, a Hillsboro teenager, went viral on social media after delivering an emotional testimony to the City Council. The 16-year-old spoke for three minutes on the ICE enforcement not only in Hillsboro but in Washington County. On Thursday, we spoke with him about the...
Man accused of threatening TriMet employees with knife in Gresham
GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested after he threatened several TriMet employees with a knife in Gresham early Friday morning, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Shortly after 1 a.m., deputies responded to a report from TriMet that a man had a knife and threatened employees...
Man who died in train collision was beloved Portland paralegal
The person who was killed in a collision with an Amtrak train last Friday has been identified as 58-year-old Wayne Houff. The full investigation hasn’t been released, but it appears Houff was riding a Lime electric scooter southbound on SE 11th south of Division and was attempting to cross one of the four sets of...
Man shot in Sandy Boulevard parking lot, no arrests made
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was hospitalized after being shot in Northeast Portland late Thursday night, authorities said. According to Portland police, they found a man who had been shot on Northeast Milton Place, where an ambulance took him to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said they learned that the...
Multnomah County facing over $10M budget shortfall, putting key services at risk
Multnomah County is staring down a $10.5 million deficit for the 2027 fiscal year, new forecasts show. That figure doesn’t include over $30 million in programs paid for with one-time funds that the county might not have the funding to continue next year either. Stagnant property values and increased...
Intense Debate: “Stumptown in Ruins – Is it Getting Worse?” Neon-Adorned Protesters Stage an...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on “My God, war-ravaged Stumptown is really getting bad!” Neon-Clad Protestors Get Creative With 80s-Themed Jazzercise Protest Outside Portland ICE Facility.
Portland residents want homeless encampment sweeps to continue
PORTLAND, Oregon — The Portland City Council voted against a measure to halt homeless encampment sweeps during a contentious meeting, following a week of jabs between the Portland mayor and councilmembers who proposed the cuts. Three hours of public testimony focused on the adverse effects of tent camping in the city...
Final Farewell to Burgerville: A Tale of Overpriced, Underwhelming Fast Food
A social media user recently expressed their frustration and disappointment with the popular fast food chain, Burgerville. The user detailed their unpleasant experience, citing cold and unappetizing food that was not worth the high price they paid. The user spent $24.00 on a meal consisting of a burger, medium fries,...
Intense Debate: County in Portland Area Declares Emergency Due to ICE Activity, Amidst Investigation...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Portland-area county declares state of emergency over ICE activity, as police probed for helping DHS.
Killing of PSU star athlete results in ‘split sentence’ for accused sister
A shooting that shattered a family and cut short the life of a promising Portland State University athlete ended Wednesday with an unusual sentence. Six years after the Aug. 2, 2019 killing of Deante Strickland, 22, both state and defense said there was no understandable motive for the actions of the killer, his...

















