Jeff Gianola’s Journal: Jeff and Julie
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — When Julie Emry walked onto the current KOIN 6 News set, she noted how different it was than when she and I co-anchored for 15 years. “This is fun to be here,” Julie said. “It’s so much fancier than when I was here.”
Multnomah Co. Commissioner seeks to improve housing supports for those arrested with drugs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The vast majority of people in Multnomah County who avoided drug possession charges by agreeing to engage with the county's Coordinated Care Pathway center were living on the street. One county commissioner believes service providers need to do a better job at changing that reality.
Clark County Groups Launch Rental Assistance for Families Impacted by ICE Detentions
Council for the Homeless, LULAC, and Latina Leadership NW created a $50,000 rental assistance program for Clark County families who lost income after ICE detentions or deportations. Clark County, WA. — Three Clark County organizations have partnered to offer short-term rental assistance to households experiencing...
Battle Ground Special Olympics athletes come home with 9 first-place bowling medals at state
After 11 Battle Ground Special Olympics athletes competed at state for bowling, nine of them earned a first-place medal with their performances on Sunday, Nov. 9 at All Star Lanes and Casino in
Gov. Kotek declares fuel emergency due to ‘potential disruptions’ from Washington pipeline shutdown
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency on Monday due to "potential disruptions in fuel delivery" after a leak forced the Olympic Pipeline to shut down. Earlier this month, workers discovered the leak in the 400-mile pipeline system in Snohomish County, Washington. It has...
FBI: Portland Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Officers, Target Families in Online Rants
“If you threaten to kill law enforcement officers or harm their families, you will face the full weight of the federal government."
Homeless day center in St. Johns has become a magnet for livability issues, neighbors...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Roughly five months after Multnomah County turned a North Portland health clinic into a drop-in homeless day center, the location is showing results — not all of them appreciated by the community. "You get clothes, you get food, you get showers and to do your...
Accused attacker in assault on Japanese diplomat in Portland granted release pending trial
A woman accused of assaulting a top Japanese diplomat in downtown Portland in 2023 was granted release Monday to live with her mother pending trial after her latest court-ordered visit to a federal medical center to restore her mental competency. Though prosecutors had objected to the release, Assistant U.S....
Benjamin, I Found Your Passport Yesterday on the Sidewalk Near SE Hawthorne and 39th
A passport belonging to a 21-year-old named Benjamin was found yesterday on the sidewalk near SE Hawthorne and 39th. The finder of the passport made a post on social media, urging Benjamin to direct message them if he had lost his passport. This incident has sparked a discussion on the internet about the appropriate...
Multnomah County D.A. Proposes Criminal Penalties for People Who Don’t Complete Drug Deflection
Unimpressed by the performance of Multnomah County’s drug-crime deflection center, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez today proposed changes that would bring criminal penalties for people who fail to complete the deflection process. Under current rules, people stopped for possession of controlled substances are given...
