How an alleged serial Portland burglar ended up back on the street
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man accused of repeatedly stealing from Plaid Pantry stores in Portland was indicted by a grand jury on 58 counts — then released from jail just one day later, only to allegedly reoffend almost immediately. The case has frustrated the retailer, worried store clerks,...
Multnomah County leaders consider resolution to solidify sanctuary status after state of emergency issued
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Discussions with neighbors and Multnomah County leaders took place Monday night as the county doubled down on its sanctuary city status late last week. Multnomah County declared a state of emergency on Friday due to the uptick in immigration enforcement, which they say has sparked mass fear...
Public safety issues in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood continue to hurt business
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The owner of StormBreaker Brewing in the St. Johns area has raised concerns about safety issues affecting his business. Rob Lutz, the brewery's owner, reported that homeless individuals frequently occupy the brewery's patio. While Lutz said he has no problem with people who just need a place...
Nonprofits oppose ‘illegal’ push to move clean energy cash to Portland police
The Portland Police Association and business leaders are gathering signatures to put a measure on the ballot to use 25% of the Portland Clean Energy Fund to hire 400 more police officers, but they are facing a court challenge from nonprofit groups who say the money should be used for climate and justice programs.
Pedestrian dies days after crash in Northeast Portland
A pedestrian died Sunday after being hit by a vehicle in Northeast Portland last week.
Portland man unrepentant for killing cousin’s boyfriend during fight at her apartment
Raymond Grant maintained he was the “protector of my family” Friday as he was sentenced to life in prison for killing his cousin’s boyfriend while responding to an early-morning fight between the two. The shooting left 28-year-old Ace Lewis dead in the stairwell of the Portland apartment...
Fairview church helps raise money for wounded Ukrainian veterans
As the war continues between Russia and Ukraine, a local church is helping Ukrainians who have been injured during the conflict.
Missing 89-year-old Portland man found dead in Yamhill County
James Moore, 89, was found deceased in his vehicle on a Yamhill County logging road on Sunday after he was reported missing last week after dropping off his wife and never returning.
Portland Man Shot at Two Officers and Could Spend 30 Years in Prison
PORTLAND, Ore. — A sentence of 20 years handed down earlier this week to a man who shot at two Portland Police officers sends a strong message that this type of crime will not be tolerated in Multnomah County, says Senior Deputy District Attorney Shawn Overstreet. Overstreet, who prosecuted...
Multnomah County Hit With Sanctuary Law Lawsuit as Chair Declares Emergency Over ICE Enforcement...
After a lawsuit alleging that Multnomah County and the sheriff’s department violated Oregon’s Sanctuary Law was filed on Wednesday, the County indicated on Thursday that Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared an emergency in response to ongoing impacts from federal immigration enforcement. Lawsuit...
