Federal Court Battle Over Oregon National Guard Deployment Draws National Attention
A legal dispute unfolding in Portland has placed Oregon at the center of a broader constitutional debate over the balance of power between state governments and the federal government during periods of civil unrest. The controversy stems from federal efforts to deploy elements of the Oregon National Guard to assist...
Portland Cops Snag Porch Crawler After Northeast Block Locks Down
A quiet Northeast Portland block briefly turned into a police staging ground Friday after officers say a 39-year-old man tried to hide from them under a woman’s porch. Police surrounded the area, swept through nearby yards and crawl spaces, and ultimately arrested the suspect without anyone in the neighborhood getting
Late-night shooting in Gresham leaves man hospitalized
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — Police are investigating a late-night shooting in Gresham that left a man hospitalized after he was shot multiple times while walking with a group. Officers responded at 11:25 p.m. June 19 to the 19500 block of Southeast Stark Street. Police said a man was walking with several others when another
Motorcyclist dead after crash on I-5 South in Portland, freeway reopens
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A motorcyclist died Friday night after a crash on I-5, Portland police announced. Hours later, I-5 SB has been reopened, Portland police announced. The crash occurred just after 6:15 p.m. on I-5 South at exit 299A near Lake Oswego, just south of the Marquam Bridge. Police say the motorcyclist wa
Brewery Bike Ride, 8 Seconds Rodeo among Portland weekend events
As part of Portland Beer Week, the Brewery Bike Ride will stop at several breweries and bottle shops throughout the area.
Extreme Heat Watch returns to Portland early next week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland National Weather Service has placed the greater Portland-Vancouver area under an Extreme Heat Watch for Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and June 23. Portland could see afternoon highs return to the mid and upper 90s, similar to earlier this week. Temperatures could even reach 100 degree
Judge dismisses case against city of Lake Oswego by Street of Dreams developer
A lawsuit filed against the city of Lake Oswego by the owner of the Oswego Reserve development in the Forest Highlands neighborhood was dismissed by a Clackamas County judge on Tuesday, May 26. The original lawsuit alleged that the city created wetlands on the land the business purchased to build...
70-year-old Gresham man with medical issues goes missing
GRESHAM Ore. (KPTV) - A 70-year-old Gresham man with possible memory issues has been missing since Friday morning, according to police. At about 10 a.m., Richard Fay left an appointment and was last seen near Northwest 13th Street and Northwest 12th Court in Gresham. Gresham police said Fay takes medication...
Portland birth center to close after employees report weeks without pay: ‘A lot of...
PORTLAND, Oregon — A Portland birth center is abruptly closing after employees said they have not been paid in nearly a month. Midwives at Andaluz Waterbirth Center KGW spoke with said the last time they received a paycheck was May 22. When the next pay period arrived two weeks...
Portland man dies in Alaska after hiking accident
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man who had been hiking in Alaska when he became injured last week has died. The body of Heath Didier, 49, was recovered June 16 near Ketchikan, Alaska after a two-day search effort. Alaska State Troopers said they learned Didier was missing from a notification he sent at 10:24 […]

















