Police investigate ‘whites only’ graffiti on North Portland apartment door as bias crime
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Police Bureau is investigating a potential bias crime after officers discovered the words "whites only" written on the door of an apartment in North Portland. The incident began when a man, captured on cell phone video, was seen knocking on the victim's door.
Employees claim Rogue Ales owes wages, benefits after sudden closure
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three months after Rogue Ales and Spirits suddenly closed its doors, employees are fighting back. A class action lawsuit filed Jan. 7 accuses Oregon Brewing Company, parent company of Rogue Ales and Spirits, of violating the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act when it fired its...
Renée Watson’s Book “All the Blues in the Sky” Wins Newbery Medal
Portland-raised author Renée Watson can now add the prestigious Newbery Medal to her list of accolades. On Jan. 26, the American Library Association awarded Watson’s book All the Blues in the Sky the 2026 John Newbery Medal, which goes to “the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature.” All the Blues in...
Vancouver CEO sentenced for COVID-19 drug scheme
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The CEO of the Vancouver-based biotech company CytoDyn has been sentenced to federal prison after he defrauded investors to inflate stock prices. Lake Oswego resident Nader Pourhassan, who is now 62 years old, was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison on Friday after a federal jury found him guilty...
Disgraced West Linn Doctor settles $1 Billion lawsuit with over 100 women and children
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Disgraced West Linn doctor David Farley, his clinic, and one hospital he used to work for have settled a lawsuit filed by 180 women and girls claiming he sexually abused them under the guise of medical care. The settlement, first reported by Oregon Public Broadcasting,...
9 Oregon Buffets That Are Secretly Way Better Than You’d Expect
Oregon might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of incredible buffets, but you’d be surprised at the hidden treasures scattered across the state. From authentic Indian lunch spreads to sizzling barbecue feasts, these all-you-can-eat spots are rewriting the rules of buffet dining. You...
Portland woman found guilty on all counts after her dogs fatally mauled 6-year-old boy
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland woman charged in connection with the death of her friend's grandson has been found guilty on all charges, confirmed the Multnomah County District's Office. Koko M. Miller, 56, faced charges of criminally negligent homicide, maintaining a dangerous dog, and two counts of first-degree...
One of Portland’s Foundational Mexican Restaurants Is Closing
República, the groundbreaking tasting menu restaurant specializing in Mexican culinary legacy and influences, will close in February, owner Angel Medina has confirmed. The restaurant was a James Beard Award semifinalist and, as our critic Jordan Michelman called it, “one of the best Mexican restaurants on the West...
Hillsboro Reeling As Veteran Motor Officer Scott Hanley Dies After Medical Event
The Hillsboro Police Department and neighborhood residents are mourning Officer Scott Hanley, a 26-year veteran of the agency who died following a medical event on Sunday. Hanley served on the department's traffic unit and was widely recognized across the area for his years of work as a motor officer. The...
Washington Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez’s Vancouver office found vandalized over weekend
Officers responded to the area and took a report, but found no suspect information.
