‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ used social media to target teens in Clackamas drug operation
A 21-year-old woman from Damascus was sentenced to two years in federal prison after running a social media drug distribution service to target minors in the Portland metro area, according to the Oregon Department of Justice.
Court docs: Former Alaska Air pilot who forced emergency landing to change plea
Joseph Emerson, who is accused of trying to cut the engines of a Horizon passenger flight back in 2023, is scheduled to finally be arraigned and also change his plea September 5 in federal court in Portland, according to court filings. According to the latest charging documents, Emerson is charged...
Enrollment Forecasts for Portland Public Schools Project Continued Decline
An annual enrollment forecast for Portland Public Schools by the Population Research Center at Portland State University shows a continuation in a trend district officials are all too familiar with: steadily declining enrollment. The medium-growth enrollment forecast by PSU is based on 2024–25 school year enrollment...
Tigard Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Enticement of a Child Online
A Tigard man has received a ten-year federal prison sentence for his attempted online enticement of a child, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Andrew Sterling Hilliker, 47, faced justice on Tuesday after his arrest for an attempt to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. It was through the...
Vancouver, WA Residents to Decide on Prop 5 for Increased Police Funding in November...
Vancouver, WA voters will have a chance to weigh in on Proposition 5 this coming November, a public safety levy aimed at increasing the number of police officers on the city streets. According to a report by KATU, the Vancouver City Council is seeking voter approval for a property tax hike projected to fund 13...
Dog stolen in Arizona found in Washington four months later, reunites with family
PORTLAND, Ore. — An Arizona dog that was stolen after his guardian died was found in Washington four months later. Dinky was reunited with family this week after he was located in Ridgefield, Washington, on Monday. Family members had spent months circulating his photo on social media, trying to spread awareness of...
PBOT adding more speed cameras, says it’s not about money, but about safety
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — You've seen the signs warning you to slow down or get caught. Soon, you can expect to see more of that, as speed cameras could be coming to your neighborhood. There are already 32 cameras being replaced by a new vendor, and Portland plans to...
Brunch restaurant recently called ‘Portland’s best’ closes abruptly
A Portland restaurant known for its outstanding brunch closed unexpectedly this week, with its owner citing slow weekday sales as the cause. Derek Hanson has dabbled in brunch at least three times since opening seafood restaurant Jacqueline on Southeast Clinton Street nearly a decade ago, from a short-lived (but...
Missing 61-year-old woman found dead in Wilsonville
A 61-year-old woman previously reported missing at the end of last month was found dead in Wilsonville Thursday afternoon, police said.
Tacoma Woman Charged with Federal Misdemeanor for Alleged Noncompliance at Portland ICE Facility
A Tacoma woman is now facing federal misdemeanor charges after allegedly failing to follow orders from federal officers at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland. Ciara D. Mercado, 32, was charged last Tuesday with failing to obey a lawful order, a Class C misdemeanor which can lead to...
