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Portland metro bars, deli robbed at gunpoint within 30 minutes of each other, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police are tracking three armed robberies that all happened within 30 minutes of each other in Northwest Portland and the Beaverton area on Thursday. Detectives are looking into whether the three robberies are connected to each other. At 10:56 a.m. officers responded to reports of...
‘They’re Hurting Children’: White Boy Punches Black Girl In the Face, Called Her ‘N-Word’ at Portland Middle School and the School District Allowed It, Lawsuit Alleges
A new civil rights lawsuit against the largest school district in Oregon alleged that a 14-year-old Black student was subjected to “physical violence” and a […] ‘They’re Hurting Children’: White Boy Punches Black Girl In the Face, Called Her ‘N-Word’ at Portland Middle School and the School District Allowed It, Lawsuit Alleges
Man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for 2 armed robberies in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - A man will spend more than 12 years behind bars after being convicted of two armed robberies, according to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. Cristian Michael Abarca was found guilty of two counts of first-degree robbery. He was sentenced on April 18 to 150...
$17 million lawsuit says DHS ignored report of 4-year-old with bruised head; 2 weeks later he was dead
The estate of a 4-year-old boy who prosecutors believe was kicked and stomped to death by his Portland dad filed a $17 million lawsuit Wednesday against the state, faulting Oregon’s child-welfare agency for failing to investigate a report two weeks earlier that the boy’s forehead was inexplicably bruised.
Homeless camp sweeps impact Portland volunteer outreach group's ability to offer services
PORTLAND, Ore. — Dustin cradles six raspberry-flavored bottles of water, a skateboard and a rain-soaked trash bag filled with bedding down the sidewalk of Southwest 14th Avenue on Thursday afternoon. His site was being cleared by Portland camp removal crews, and he decided to leave most everything else behind, including his tent — a sign that his tolerance for street life is running out.
U.S. Attorney's Office launches carjacking task force
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon announced recently that it will join 10 other U.S. Attorney’s Offices in establishing a multi-agency task force to address carjacking, an important public safety threat impacting communities in Oregon and beyond. In keeping with the Justice Department’s Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Violent Crime, the District of Oregon carjacking task force will focus federal resources on identifying, investigating, and prosecuting individuals responsible for committing carjackings and related crimes throughout the state. ...
Amber Alert Agony, Hunt Intensifies for Dangerous Dad in Portland After Tragic Twins Snuffed Out
The hunt for Elias Huizar, the man at the center of a heart-rending Amber Alert after a chilling episode in West Richland, intensified as Portland Police confirmed his presence in the area. Citing a shop encounter yesterday morning, a vigilant clerk at the Plaid Pantry on Hayden Island reportedly dialed 911 after spotting Huizar, according to KATU. The clerk's keen observation extended to a child seated in the backseat, setting off a wave of concern as police canvassed the Portland metro.
$10M for early childhood education, affordable housing opportunities
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and BuildUp Oregon have announced the launch of the OHCS Co-location Fund aimed at expanding access to early childhood education and affordable housing across Oregon. “Families face a pile of cost burdens that limit their access to afford housing, and one of these burdens is the high cost of early childcare," OHCS Director Andrea Bell said. "These investments set out to change the trajectory for Oregon families, allowing for increased stability and a better quality of life.” ...
Portland police report significant decrease in car thefts compared to same time last year
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland police are reporting a dramatic decrease of cars reported stolen in the city. Newly released data shows a 40% drop in one particular month, compared to that time period last year. Police said this trend is thanks in part to their Stolen Vehicle Operations, just...
Man shot woman, then himself with pellet gun in domestic violence incident, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office says
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man in McMinnville shot a woman with a pellet gun and then shot himself in a domestic violence dispute Thursday evening, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office said. A caller reported hearing gunshots and people yelling that someone may have been shot in the head near...
Portland Man Accused of Stealing DHS Vehicle, Leading Authorities on 100 mph I-5 Chase
A Portland man was taken into custody Wednesday after leading law enforcement on a car chase involving a stolen Department of Homeland Security vehicle, per the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Travis Grygla, allegedly swiped the vehicle during an arrest earlier that day and then barreled down Interstate 5 reaching speeds over 100 mph.
Sophia Takla's journey from Miss Oregon to Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde the Musical'
She has sported blonde hair in recent years, but Sophia Takla admits that she’ll wear a wig when playing lead character Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde the Musical.” It’s a logistical thing, she said. “My hair doesn’t hold curl at all. It wouldn’t hold style at all,” Takla said. “It saves so much time, honestly.” ...
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