Owner of popular Portland State food cart detained by ICE; Community shocked, saddened
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A GoFundMe sign greeted customers of Khao Niew Lao Street Food on Friday afternoon. The food pod is one of a few on Portland State University’s campus. The donation page says the owner, Thovatsay Phimmoungkhoun — also known as Nong — was detained by U.S....
Crash between semi trucks closes I-5 NB lanes for hours in S. Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A crash between semi trucks closed northbound lanes of I-5 in South Portland for several hours Saturday. The crash occurred at milepost 299 at the I-405 interchange, near Macadam Avenue on the South Waterfront. ODOT announced the closure of all lanes shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday...
Police identify motorcycle rider killed in NE Portland crash on April 1
Portland Police identified a man who died in a motorcycle crash in the early morning hours of April 1. The crash was reported shortly before 1 a.m. at the intersection of Northeast 141st Drive and Sandy Boulevard. First responders took Lawrence Troiano, 66, of Portland, to the hospital, where he...
Hit-and-run victim dies in the hospital, police search for his family and the driver
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Northeast Portland earlier this month has died in the hospital, and investigators are asking for help finding whoever was behind the wheel. The crash happened on Tuesday, April 7 shortly before 11 p.m. near the intersection...
Gresham-Barlow School District to cut 70 jobs, including teachers for 2026-27 budget
GRESHAM Ore. (KPTV) - The Gresham-Barlow School District released its budget for the upcoming school year, which would cut dozens of jobs, as it works to balance a $10 million funding gap. The 70 impacted positions would include about 28 teachers. In a statement, Superintendent Tracy Klinger said the district...
Deputies find drugs, guns, alcohol in car with 4 people under 21 in Gresham,...
Multnomah County deputies say they seized drugs and guns after checking out a car parked in a fire lane in Gresham early on Thursday.
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after crash with car on NB I-5 in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Interstate 5 northbound is back open following a crash involving a motorcycle and a car near Terwilliger Curves, Friday afternoon. The crash was reported at about 3:30 p.m. near Iowa Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the crash, but those injuries are not believed...
Final April weekend brings the heat for Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunny skies and spring vibes intensify around Portland for the final weekend of April. Spring conditions will be widespread as highs return to the low 70s on Saturday. Sunshine will be abundant, with coastal areas preparing for highs in the 60s. Seasonal temperatures are expected to last through the end of […]
Former Portland hairstylist’s life was ‘stolen from her’ in murder-suicide incident, sister says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 49-year-old woman found dead alongside a man inside a Southern California home this week was killed, authorities confirmed Friday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled the woman’s death a homicide, according to the Los Angeles Police Department — indicating she was shot and killed, while the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Khao Niew closing food truck near PSU after owner detained by ICE
PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — Khao Niew, a staple of Northeast Portland, is closing its downtown food cart operations following the detention of its owner, Nong Phimmoungkhoun, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the business. The announcement was made Friday via social media, where Khao Niew shared an emotional statement confirming the detention of […]
