Second Chance Pets: Playful pup Jax looking for new home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If your family is looking for a cuddly, playful addition to your family, a pup from the streets could be exactly what you need. Jax is described as a 3-year-old mixed breed pit bull who quickly became a staff favorite at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) in Vancouver.
A crowd watched cranes stack these prefab Portland townhomes. Now, they’re for sale for...
Developer Catherine Chao invited the local housing industry to witness a crane setting factory-built modular units at Park20 townhomes in Northeast Portland.
Oregon’s only burn center gets new $2M-backed home at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
PORTLAND, Oregon — Legacy Health will open a new Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on June 3, replacing a facility that has served the region for more than 50 years, the health system announced Thursday. The 33,000-square-foot center is the only burn center between Seattle and...
Former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire criticizes state spending at business summit
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Former Washington Democratic Governor Christine Gregoire delivered sharp criticism of the state's fiscal management during the Association of Washington Business 2026 Summit in Vancouver earlier this month.
Gunfire Chaos Shatters Portland Easter Egg Hunt At Parklane Park
An Easter egg hunt at a newly revamped East Portland park turned chaotic when gunfire broke out among families and children on April 5, and now two people are facing charges after a weeks-long police investigation. Portland police say one person fired multiple rounds during the event at Parklane Park...
‘Should know better’: Washington sues Providence over alleged discrimination against pregnant staff
The Attorney General's Office claimed Providence has retaliated against employees seeking pregnancy accommodations.
Police lift shelter-in-place warning after brief standoff at Vancouver Waterfront apartment building
PORTLAND, Ore. — Clark County lifted an emergency alert Thursday afternoon about an "armed and dangerous" suspect on the Vancouver Waterfront. Around 2:20 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post that the suspect was safely taken into custody and that the shelter-in-place order would be lifted.
‘One in a million chance’: Portland leaders push ahead on masking plan despite legal...
Portland city councilors are pushing ahead with an ordinance to ban masks and require clear identification for federal agents and other law enforcement officers despite another top official joining a growing list of those who believe the proposal is doomed to face legal challenges. City Attorney Robert Taylor on Wednes
Assault suspect arrested for injuring man in NE Portland
John A. Knight, 36, is facing a second-degree assault charge for injuring someone in Northeast Portland last month, resulting in injuries to their shoulder, knee, and hand.
Trial of Portland musician accused of assaulting fed during ICE protest ends in mistrial
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict in an assault case against a Portland musician accused of kicking and biting a federal officer during a protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. The 12 jurors deliberated for about eight hours –...

















