3 teens arrested after armed fight at Vancouver Mall
Three teens now face multiple charges after a fight at Vancouver Mall that ended when 7 minors ran away as police arrived.
Homeless man arrested after abusing husky in Gresham
A homeless man is in custody after witnesses say he “violently slammed” his dog to the ground. At 8:17 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, Gresham Police officers responded to 911 calls about animal abuse near the intersection of Southeast Stark Street and Southeast Kane Drive. Witnesses reported the suspect attacked his dog,...
Reducing Prison Population in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore.– Multnomah County leaders have voted in favor of a plan to keep more convicted criminals out of prison. Keeping people in prison in Oregon is expensive, costing more than $1.4 billion every 2 years. So the state passed the Justice Reinvestment Grant Program, encouraging local communities to limit...
Kotek signs ‘middle housing’ bills in Hillsboro ceremony
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — In her bid to get more affordable middle housing built in Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed several bills into law to do just that. At a ceremony in Hillsboro, the governor signed those bills that make it easier for developers and non-profit organizations to build this type of housing,...
Clark County Fair returns for 2025 with new events and even the Budweiser Clydesdales
The region’s biggest fair returns Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 10, for families to enjoy agriculture, animals, entertainment, games, rides and food as the annual Clark County Fair opens
Suspect accused of attacking, killing man MAX platform appears in Multnomah County court
The city of Salem has declared a drinking water emergency. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed five bills on Monday in an effort to address the state’s housing shortage. Burdoin Fire over 50% contained; Highway 14 reopens in Columbia River Gorge. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Highway 14 has been...
Pearl District residents boo Wilson over homeless shelter
Mayor Keith Wilson and District 4 councilors Eric Zimmerman, Mitch Green and Olivia Clark showed up for a public meeting at The Armory on NW 11th. But it doesn't appear the city leaders were swayed.
‘There is a baby in the car’: Video shows Iranian father arrested by ICE...
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – An Iranian man in Oregon was arrested by ICE agents while he was in the car with his son outside of a day care earlier this month. Video was released which shows the moments 38-year-old Mahdi Khanbabazadeh was removed and escorted from his car by the agents.
Portland extends paid parking hours in Central Eastside, but more changes on the way
Changes are coming to Portland's parking hours starting Friday, Aug. 1. Here's what to know.
A crude pothole graffiti tactic got Portland’s attention. Please don’t copy it, officials say
Well, that’s one way to get the Portland Bureau of Transportation to come quickly. Guerilla graffiti artists drew phallic images around two protuberant potholes on Northeast 21st Avenue, near Northeast Multnomah Street. Their artwork caught the attention of Portland Reddit users and nearby apartment dwellers had a...