‘I wasn’t trying to cause chaos’: Viral TikTok creates unexpected friendship in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — What started as a simple TikTok joke spiraled into a viral sensation that caused chaos for a small business. Now, in a city known for its quirky charm, Portland is witnessing an unexpected turn in the social media world — and it’s all thanks to an unlikely friendship. Chris Hedgecock, the […]
Man guilty of escape for not reporting to assigned Portland reentry center after prison
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A 40-year-old man was found guilty on Wednesday of “escape” after he failed to report to a regional reentry center in Portland in November 2025, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office - District of Oregon. In February 2025, Brandon Charles Nelson was serving...
In-N-Out Burger’s Vancouver location is taking shape, with plans to open by this summer
Ryan Lopossa, Vancouver's transportation manager, told KOIN 6 the city has been developing a traffic plan.
Georgia-Pacific demolishes boiler at downtown Camas mill
Georgia-Pacific demolished a boiler at its downtown Camas mill on Feb. 19 as part of the company’s multiyear revitalization project to modernize the papermaking plant and remove unused buildings. Contractors used a controlled fall method, which involves the cutting of key structural components of a structure to allow...
15-year-old accused of stabbing another teen at Heritage HS appears in court
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) — A 15-year-old girl accused of stabbing another student inside a Heritage High School bathroom appeared in court Thursday for her arraignment. Newly released court documents are providing new details about the Feb. 17 attack. Police say the suspect — whose name is not being reported because...
Portland-based Aviation Gin unveils first new flavor in over 20 years
Pucker up those taste buds gin lovers because Aviation Gin is rolling out a new flavor that can stand alone or make a cocktail pop. This first-ever flavor innovation from this Portland-based brand packs a tart punch of blood orange and an that addicting bitter tang of cranberry. The company...
Armed ICE officer in Portland called 911 during confrontation: ‘I’m going to have to...
In October, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer grew frustrated by a “kid” tailing his unmarked Ford Explorer on a motorized bicycle. It was 3:30 p.m. in Northeast Portland. As the two approached Northeast 82nd Avenue, the ICE officer opened the center console and pulled out his...
Walla Walla PD seeking help in locating missing person
WALLA WALLA – Walla Walla police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a missing person who was last seen in December. Chantel Cohens was last seen in Walla Walla around the first week of December, and is known to have ties to the Vancouver, Washington area.
Yum’s of PDX turns ex-girlfriend’s most-hated pizza toppings into a best-selling pie
Yum's PDX in Southeast Portland is known for its neo-Neopolitan and Sicilian pizzas, made with a 72-hour fermented dough and topped with ingredients like burrata, romano, tomato sauce, fresh garlic, oregano, cupped pepperoni, extra virgin olive oil, basil and hot honey.
‘Decades Of Abuse’ Alleged At Vancouver Juvenile Lockup As Eight Former Kids Sue County
Eight people have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Clark County Juvenile Detention Facility in Vancouver of decades of sexual and physical abuse by staff, with some of the alleged misconduct dating back to 1978. The complaint, filed Feb. 25, 2026, in Clark County Superior Court, argues that county policies and...

















