Multnomah County D.A. Proposes Criminal Penalties for People Who Don’t Complete Drug Deflection
Unimpressed by the performance of Multnomah County’s drug-crime deflection center, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez today proposed changes that would bring criminal penalties for people who fail to complete the deflection process. Under current rules, people stopped for possession of controlled substances are given...
Portland Man Charged with Making Violent Threats Against Federal Law Enforcement Officers
PORTLAND, OR — A Portland man has been charged after allegedly making repeated violent threats against federal law enforcement officers and their families, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. John Paul Cupp,
Increase in homelessness across Portland metro overwhelming support services, report shows
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) revealed findings from their annual report on Monday, showing that an average of over 3,000 people a month were seeking homeless services for the first time. The tri-county program, approved by voters in 2020, announced that more than 15,700 homeless...
Body found in Mt. Hood National Forest confirmed as Devon Dobek, death ruled accidental
A medical examiner has confirmed that the remains found in the Mount Hood National Forest earlier this month are those of a missing hunter.
Suspect arrested after 1 person stabbed in Old Town
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Police say a man has been arrested after stabbing a person in Old Town on Monday afternoon. Officers responded to a reported stabbing near NW 6th and Glisan on Monday. The victim, who has not been named, was taken to the hospital and is expected...
Ore. Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison After He Plotted Mass Shooting at...
Samson Garner was found with multiple guns, tactical armor and ammo when he was arrested in 2023
Portland begins charging for illegally parked lived-in RVs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland has begun charging for illegally parked lived-in RVs. Anyone living in an illegally parked car or RV will have to pay if it gets towed. On Monday, the City of Portland began enforcing a law that allows it to tow live-in vehicles that are illegally parked and charge owners for the […]
Portland Authorities Issue Urgent Appeal for Public’s Help in Locating Missing Endangered Man, Raymond...
The Portland Police Bureau is asking the public for help in locating 48-year-old Raymond Sprague, who was reported missing and considered endangered. He was last seen on Sunday around 10:00 p.m., leaving OHSU on TriMet bus #8, wearing gray jeans, a gray hoodie, a light brown and green jacket, and black hiking boots,...
Where’s the Best Place to Enjoy a Drink with a View? Cherishing Days Like...
On foggy, hazy days, there's nothing quite like enjoying a drink with a view. A social media user recently asked for recommendations on the best bars to visit for this very experience. The query was met with a variety of responses, each suggesting different locations with their unique offerings.
Police investigate possible bias crime after woman spat on at Powell’s Books
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Portland Police are investigating an incident at Powell's Books in Downtown Portland. According to police, officers responded to the store on Sunday after a woman called in claiming she had been spat on. The woman said she was inside the bookstore at the cafe when a man approached her and spit...
