Man re-convicted for beating Molalla woman to death, burning her in backyard
Norberto Nestor Muniz Jr. was convicted for a second time on Thursday for the murder and first-degree abuse of a corpse of a Molalla woman, after his previous conviction was overturned and a retrial was ordered by the state.
Victor Cruz released from ICE custody, family says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Victor Cruz has been released from the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, his family told KOIN 6 News. Cruz is a man from Mexico who has lived in the Hillsboro area for nearly 30 years with no criminal record, according to friends and family. Advocates say the grandfather’s...
Coyote that bit child in NE Portland caught and euthanized, Oregon wildlife officials say
PORTLAND, Ore. — A coyote that bit a 9-year-old child in Portland’s Alameda neighborhood last month was captured and humanely euthanized, Oregon wildlife officials said. According to the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, two children – a 9-year-old and a 3-year-old – were playing hide-and-seek in their yard at...
Oregonians head to the grocery store as SNAP benefits kick in
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A number of Oregonians who receive federal food assistance were able to breathe a sigh of relief today as money hit their Electronic Benefits Transfer cards. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, was put on hold Saturday as the nation's longest...
Two teens arrested for alleged downtown Portland assault, pistol-whipping
Two teenagers were arrested in Portland on Friday for allegedly assaulting a man and pistol-whipping him, with one facing charges of second- and third-degree assault, first-degree attempted assault, unlawful use of a weapon and harassment, and the other facing charges of second- and third-degree assault and unlawful...
New owners of Gordon’s Fireplace building hope to create affordable housing
PORTLAND, Ore. — The new owners of a graffiti-covered building in Northeast Portland hope the historic structure can be renovated into affordable housing. In October, the old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop building in Northeast Portland sold at auction for $575,000. Court records identified the winning bidder as Portland...
Portland Police Announce Arrests In Massive Copper-Theft Operation
Police in Portland, Ore., announced an investigation into a “sharp rise” in copper thefts has resulted in multiple arrests. The Portland Police Bureau said increasing copper thefts across the city over the last six months has resulted in more than $2 million in losses and damages, disrupting communications services,...
Mountain Mike’s Lands on NE 10th Ave: Vancouver’s First SW Washington Location Opens With...
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Pizza fans, take note: Mountain Mike’s Pizza has officially arrived in Vancouver, opening its first Southwest Washington restaurant—and the brand’s first in the greater Portland–Vancouver market—on NE 10th Ave.
Contentious Debate: ‘This Only Destroys Families’: Portland Resident Detained by ICE, Now Held in...
KGW - 11/03/2025 03:20:00 PM. In recent news, Orlando Vazquez, an Oregon man, was detained by ICE officers outside a hardware store. His son, Vincent, asserts that his father was in the US on a valid work permit and has no criminal record. Vazquez was subsequently taken to an ICE facility in Texas, where he fears he...
Driver dead after eluding, crashing in SE Portland
A driver is dead after police said they eluded officers and crashed into a utility pole.
