‘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...
‘I need your help’: Mayor Wilson makes plea for donations, volunteers amid federal threats
Wilson said U.S. officials' strategy to deploy "bulldozers and mass arrests by masked agents" is the opposite of Portland's.
Former Kennewick School District security guard sentenced for crimes involving student but won’t serve...
KENNEWICK, Wash. – A man who worked for the Kennewick School District as a security guard and was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a student in 2024 has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incident, but will not serve any prison time, according to court documents.
12 Men Arrested In Battle Ground Through Multi-agency Child Exploitation Sting Operation
Twelve men were arrested in Battle Ground last week as part of a four-day investigation targeting child sex predators, according to a Washington State Patrol (WSP) news release dated Wednesday, August 27. According to WSP, the primary crimes under investigation are attempted child rape, immoral communication with a...
Man accused of trying to kidnap girl at Vancouver park misses court hearing; Arrest...
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - Some confusion in the courtroom Wednesday after the man accused of attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Vancouver did not show up for his plea hearing. According to the judge, this was the second time defendant Michael McGlothlin missed a court date, so the judge...
Former Pacific fisheries executive sentenced for $211K embezzlement
A woman who embezzled more than $200,000 from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission while serving as its chief financial officer was sentenced Wednesday in Portland to eight months in federal prison. Pamela J. Kahut, 68, stole $211,083 from the commission’s health care benefit trust account in 13...