Family of murder victim sues Multnomah County for $40M for giving enraged Uber driver...
The family of a father of eight who was shot dead on a downtown Portland street during a disagreement with an infuriated Uber driver filed a $40 million lawsuit Thursday against Multnomah County, Uber and the Uber driver who is now serving a life sentence in prison. The estate of...
Vancouver Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap 11-Year-Old Girl Wanted After Skipping Court Again
How on earth did this even happen? A man accused of trying to snatch an 11-year-old girl off the street in Vancouver, Washington, simply did not bother showing up to court for the second time. And somehow, this is even allowed to happen. According to Fox 12 Oregon, defendant Michael...
Human Remains Found Near Cougar, WA Identified As Portland Man Missing Since 1995
COUGAR, WA – More than 25 years after he disappeared, skeletal remains found near Lake Merrill in 2021 have been positively identified as belonging to Anthony Matthew Croy, a Portland man who vanished in 1995. On April 26, 2021, contractors planting trees for Weyerhaeuser made a grim discovery along...
Man gets 10 years for punching 20-month-old son because he was upset
After being found guilty of several offenses, including first-degree assault for seriously injuring a kid under the age of six, Joseph Washington was sentenced late last month. Judge Christopher Ramras gave the Portland-area man a 10-year prison term for severely assaulting his 20-month-old baby, almost killing him....
$40 million wrongful death lawsuit filed in downtown Portland road rage death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The estate of Ryan Martin is seeking $40 million in damages from Uber, Multnomah County, and Geoffrey Hammond, in connection with Martin's death. Martin was shot and killed by Hammond in October 2023. Hammond was sentenced to life in prison in June 2025 for Martin's death.
‘It was a saving grace for us’: Homeless residents scramble facing NE Portland RV...
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The pressure is on for homeless neighbors at a Northeast Portland RV park who only have until the end of the month before the site is closed. FOX 12 spoke to some of the locals who said the site was a “safe haven” for them, and now they fear the closure could force them back onto the streets.
Felons Detained After Shooting In Southeast Portland
Two felons were detained for their alleged involvement in a shooting in Southeast Portland that seriously injured one man. Jeroshea M. Wilson and Sir James A. Williams were booked into Multnomah County Jail two days after the August 22 shooting between SE 148th and Stark, according to a police release.
Forget Five Guys, Here Are 5 Better Burgers (Not In-N-Out)
Intro Five Guys burgers are legitimately awesome! They are probably my personal favorite burgers because they’re so juicy and the topping choices are unbeatable. Plus, the bun to meat ratio…
City of Portland increases overnight shelter capacity with new Pearl District location
The City of Portland has partnered with the Salvation Army to open a new low-barrier overnight shelter in the Pearl District, which will eventually provide 200 beds and feature cots, a lined floor, and outreach workers in the morning.
Eviction of Disabled Veteran Halted After Intervention From Neighbors and a City Councilor
This story has been updated with input from Home Forward. A veteran with disabilities who faced eviction will stay in his apartment, after intervention from a tenant union and a Portland city councilor. Last Friday, Dan McLean, 68, got an eviction notice at his apartment in The Yards at Union...