Portland area homeless population grew by 67% in the past 2 years
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The 2025 report by Portland State University (PSU)’s Homeless Research & Action Collaborative shows homelessness in Multnomah County has increased by 67% since the last count in 2023. What is the “Point-in-Time Count”?. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a one-night snapshot required by...
Sheriff: Warren man arrested after attacking another person with samurai sword
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A 51-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after he attacked another person with a samurai sword, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Just before 8:30 a.m., multiple agencies responded to the Mountain View Trailer Park in Warren for a reported assault with a...
Early results: Vancouver mayor, public safety in lead
Voters in Clark County are deciding city council positions in several cities, including Vancouver.
Court docs: Woman held on $10 million bail for alleged murder at Ilani Casino
RIDGEFIELD, Wash. (KATU) — A woman is being held on $10 million bail on first degree murder and other charges stemming from her alleged involvement in a man's death at the Ilani Casino earlier this month. According to court documents, police responded to a reported death on the afternoon...
2 men found dead in home in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. — Two men were found dead in a home in Hillsboro Wednesday morning after police responded to a report of a disturbance with a weapon. A large police presence could be seen near the intersection of Northeast Sunrise Lane and Northeast 17th Avenue late Wednesday morning, a few blocks west of the...
Portland Mourns After Weekend Shootings Leave Two Dead and Several Injured as Police Note...
Portland dealt with the aftermath of a series of separate shootings that left the city grappling with both grief and concern. Over a single weekend, violence erupted across various neighborhoods, culminating in two people dead and several others injured. Portland Police Chief Bob Day addressed the incidents on...
OSU-led study calls for urgent action to prevent ‘climate-driven chaos’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Researchers at Oregon State University are sounding the alarm in a new report on climate change. The year 2024 was the hottest on record, or at least in the last 124,000 years, according to a new report from an OSU-led international coalition of scientists. The findings were published last...
Millions in copper theft damages lead to arrests at NE Portland property
Two people were arrested Monday after causing over $2 million in damages in copper thefts across the city, officials said.
Free Kids Cheeseburger Basket at Burgerville
In November, Burgerville supports local families by offering a free kids meal for a limited time. Burgerville is known for its locally sourced ingredients and top notch flavor. Find out how you can get a free warm meal for your children at your closest location:. Free Kids Cheeseburger Basket at...
Portland City Council to consider adding fees for leasing to detention centers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland City Council is set to review legislation that would introduce a yearly "detention facility impact fee" aimed at offsetting costs associated with facilities that are being used by government entities to incarcerate people. The proposal, introduced by Councilors Angelita Morillo...

















