Man who died in Multnomah County jail identified
Officials have released the name of the man who died last weekend in a Multnomah County jail. Chad William Scott, 51, was found unresponsive around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at Inverness Jail in Northeast Portland. Paramedics pronounced him dead after deputies and corrections health staff tried to revive him. Scott...
16-year-old who drowned in Columbia River near Frenchman’s Bar identified
A 16-year-old boy was identified as the body recovered from the Columbia River on Thursday, after he accidentally drowned while swimming near Frenchman's Bar.
Portland city councilors accused of breaking public meetings law won’t face investigation due to...
State and local officials said Tuesday they will not investigate allegations that a group of seven Portland city councilors broke transparency rules, citing a state law that provides only a narrow window in which grievances can be filed. The decision drew sharp criticism from experts, who warned the provision...
Hillsboro Police searching for victims after arresting suspect in alleged gold scam
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - Hillsboro Police are looking for additional victims after arresting someone they say is connected to a fake gold scam. Officers received a call on August 12 about someone in a white SUV with Florida plates trying to sell fake gold in the parking lot of a Lowe’s.
Clark County pays out $2.2 million settlement over hostile work environment
Years-long allegations of a hostile work environment and retaliation in the Clark County public works department against three Latino employees ended with a settlement earlier this month. In the Aug. 14 settlement, Clark County agreed to pay approximately $2.2 million to resolve claims from Ray Alanis, Elias Peña and...
Oregon education programs for migrant workers, families could close without federal funds
The journey to and through college for Marisela Marquez Alonso and her three brothers began at Portland Community College, in a 50-year-old, federally funded program that now hangs in limbo. The four siblings, who mostly grew up in Hillsboro, are the children of migrant farmworkers from Mexico who worked seasonal...
PHOTOS: Vancouver bank robber suspect who escaped on a bicycle sought by Clark County...
Officials have released photos of the suspect in hopes of locating him.
In-N-Out Burger Sets Grand Opening Date for First Washington Location
Everyone loves a grand opening, and In-N-Out Burger is finally opening up in Washington State, and everyone is giddy about the official opening date. From California to Washington: In-N-Out Burger Confirms Grand Opening Date. The closest In-N-Out Burger has been in Salem/Keiser, Oregon, and my wife is from there -...
Homeless residents of Portland’s first RV Safe Park filter out as clock ticks on...
PORTLAND, Ore. — Just over two years ago, the city of Portland opened the Sunderland RV Safe Park in Northeast Portland, envisioned as a shelter site for homeless people accustomed to camping in vehicles along city streets. Now, residents of the camp are preparing to move out, one way or another.
‘People are scared’: Concerns raised over new city-wide camping ban in Camas
This new ordinance widens that scope to outlaw camping on all public spaces.
