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Portland police have established a one-block perimeter in North Portland after a man with a gun on a bus line reportedly ran into the neighborhood, prompting the deployment of the Special Emergency Reaction Team.

PORTLAND, Oregon — Kevin Purfield, a man accused of terrorizing the father of a child killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting, was sent to the Oregon State Hospital after a brief hearing in court. Purfield, who has multiple stalking and harassment convictions, faces another count of stalking and...

Portland could be facing a budget gap of nearly $70 million next year, according to a forecast from city economists released Tuesday. Why it matters: If this sounds familiar, it should. City leaders were forced to dig themselves out of an even bigger hole earlier this year. State of play:...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 29-year-old man was found guilty of luring a minor and private indecency by a Washington County jury on Tuesday. Brandon Falsetto will be sentenced on Feb. 2, 2026. Officials say Falsetto knew the victim’s mother and provided childcare while the mom worked. While babysitting, Falsetto showed...

Charles “Chuck” Lovell — who was thrust into the spotlight as the Portland Police Bureau’s top cop during a surge of social unrest in 2020 — is leaving the bureau. Lovell, 52, will leave his current job as assistant chief of the services division at the end of the month for a new gig at a different local law...

Endless plates, familiar favorites, and the simple joy of choosing exactly what sounds good set the tone. This kind of dining is about freedom and comfort, not limits. In Oregon, Golden Corral has become a go-to stop for families, groups, and anyone who enjoys variety without overthinking the bill. The...

Searching for enormous thrift stores in Oregon where just $45 can fill your entire backseat with amazing deals?. These 9 treasure havens offer incredible bargains and car-filling finds!. 1. Better Bargains Thrift Store (Portland) You can’t miss this thrifting paradise with its bright blue walls and that giant red...

A powerful windstorm brought down trees and debris across Western Oregon and Southwest Washington, knocking out power for thousands. Several local schools have issued closures or delays in response to the storm. We are updating the list below as information comes in. Colleges & Universities - Public. Clark College...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland City Council voted 9-3 on a resolution to adopt an updated Homelessness Response System Action Plan (HRAP) and new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Wednesday night. The HRAP was developed through the city and Multnomah County’s joint Homeless Response System (HRS), created in...

Oregon has a voter apathy problem. Not a mystery. Not a conspiracy. A reality. Multnomah County alone has more than half a million registered voters, and like it or not, it drives statewide outcomes. That fact has pushed many Oregonians outside Portland into resignation. Some joke darkly that the state is “run by...