Unprovoked Assault in NW Portland: A Call for Vigilance and Assistance
A disturbing incident occurred in NW Portland at the intersection of Hoyt and 23rd, where a man was assaulted in broad daylight. The victim and his girlfriend were walking at around 7:30 am when an unidentified white male, approximately 5'10", approached and punched the victim in the face before fleeing the scene....
‘We’re stuck here’: Homeless unsure of next steps as camps, trash removed from Sandy...
TROUTDALE, Ore. (KPTV) - The Department of State Lands is working to clean up the Sandy River Delta near Troutdale, making major progress clearing homeless camps and trash at the site in just over a month and a half. But once the homeless camps are removed, some camps pop up...
Family of 12-year-old killed while biking files $2M suit against Hillsboro businesses, public agencies
The parents of a 12-year-old boy who was killed while cycling near a busy street in Hillsboro last year have sued two businesses on that street and local governments, alleging unsafe road conditions. Sarah and Anthony Brausen, the parents of Joseph M. Brausen, seek a total of $2.2 million from...
‘He Knew Everyone’s Name’: Beloved Portland Clerk Dies After Thief Robs Store During Medical...
PORTLAND, OREGON — A tight-knit Portland community is grieving after a beloved liquor store clerk suffered a fatal heart attack while a man pretending to help him instead stole $800 from the store. The victim, 53-year-old Jason Hay, collapsed at work and later died in the hospital, leaving behind a devastated family,...
100 Oregon National Guard troops still mobilized despite Kotek hearing otherwise
Half of the Oregon National Guard troops who have been waiting more than seven weeks for legal battles to play out over the deployment of federalized troops to Portland remain mobilized, despite Gov. Tina Kotek saying Wednesday that they would all be sent home. Kotek announced Wednesday afternoon that she had heard...
Atmospheric river to bring flooding rainfall, mountain snow to the Pacific Northwest Thanksgiving Week
Heavy rain, gusty winds and mountain snow from a powerful atmospheric river will disrupt Thanksgiving week travel across the Pacific Northwest. A potent storm fueled by an atmospheric river will target the Pacific Northwest this weekend, bringing widespread downpours from Medford, Oregon, through Spokane, Washington,...
‘I was fearful for my life’: Man recalls being target of terrifying road rage...
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — A series of terrifying encounters on a quiet Beaverton street — some captured on dashcam — has led to a bias crime conviction. For the first time, the victim is speaking out about the repeated incidents and why he hopes others will report similar crimes. “I was fearful for my life,” […]
Third arrest made in 2022 fatal shooting of Somali refugee, father of eight
PORTLAND, Ore. — A third suspect has been arrested in connection to the 2022 shooting death of a Somali refugee. Portland police arrested Shaperryia L. Lambert, 41, in Northeast Portland on Wednesday. She's been booked in the Multnomah County Detention Center on a second-degree murder charge. Police did not...
Dave Chappelle coming back to Portland’s Moda Center on December 5
PORTLAND, Ore. — Comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is coming back to Portland next month for a set at the Moda Center. Chappelle announced the Portland stop for Friday, December 5 along with four other northwest stops three in Canada and one in Seattle. Tickets went on sale Wednesday...
Washington ferret saved after eating ‘whopping dose of cannabis’
In March of 2023, Vanilla the ferret arrived at Washington State University's emergency veterinary clinic -- fighting for her life.

















