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WATCH: Portland police, cancer researchers crack down on car thieves
The cancer researcher was the unlikely partner for Portland Police Officer Michael Terrett, one of the East Precinct officers working to slash the astronomical stolen car rate Portland has seen in recent years. Read online: www.koin.com.
The Portland Restaurant Closings to Know, May 2024
Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen closed its longtime South Waterfront location on May 13. Its parent company, Bambuza Hospitality, is looking into opening a new location in downtown — the timeline on the opening is unspecified. “Even as we finally say goodbye to this location, we’re looking to the future,” chief...
NWS Predicts Portland's Weather Dance with Sun, Rain, and Pleasant Temperatures
Residents in Portland, Oregon can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming days. Today's skies will be partly sunny with the temperatures nudging a comfortable 71 degrees, while the winds are taking it easy, only stirring up to a mild 7 mph, according to the latest from NWS Portland.
Multnomah Safe Rest Village Good Neighbor Agreement approved
Despite objections from nearby neighbors, the board of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association approved the semi-official Good Neighbor Agreement for the Multnomah Safe Rest Village at its May 14 meeting. The agreement covers the operation of the SRV at the former Sears Armory at 2371 S.W. Multnomah Blvd. It is intended to provide a framework for mitigating conflicts around the city-sanction outdoor managed homeless shelter with services and surrounding homes and businesses. ...
Major changes to housing market ahead
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A landmark settlement with the National Association of Realtors is bringing major changes to the housing market. It’s a decision that will change how you buy or sell a house, with new rules set to go into effect in August. Who pays the fees for...
Oregon woman endures fear and despair in illegal imprisonment in Coffee Creek prison
Terri Lee Brown’s life spun upside down in February, when the state of Oregon illegally sent her to Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. The 48-year-old Grants Pass woman never saw it coming. She had finished parole in 2023 after her early release from prison in December 2020 as part of a wave of commutations granted during […] The post Oregon woman endures fear and despair in illegal imprisonment in Coffee Creek prison appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Two men shot in NE Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Two men were shot in northeast Portland on Tuesday evening. Around 9:30 p.m., police were called to Northeast 122nd Avenue and East Burnside Street for a shooting. When they arrived, two men had been shot. Both men were taken to a hospital and are expected to...
‘It's dark dealing with gun violence’: Number of Portland shootings decline, but families say the work is far from over
PORTLAND, Ore. — Tre Viontae Savage never takes a day for granted after losing his mother — and most recently — his younger brother to gun violence in Portland. “I’m just trying to make a positive out of this negative, dark time right now,” said Savage, who is an outreach worker and works to prevent violence among youth.
Portland Drug Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Leading Trafficking Ring
Gustavo Torres-Mendez, a 38-year-old Portland man, was handed a hefty 168-month federal prison sentence for steering a large-scale drug trafficking ring that pumped dangerous narcotics like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into the Portland area. Upon completion of his term, Torres-Mendez faces an additional five years of supervised release, as detailed in court documents cited by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Oregon drought improves, rain returns to forecast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Recent rain and more showers to come has freed Oregon of moderate drought. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor has cleared Oregon of any measurable drought. A few abnormally dry spots still remain in the central and northeastern corners of the state, but those too have started to shrink.
Oregon City Motorcyclist Dies in Highway 213 Crash, Police Investigate Cause
An Oregon City motorcyclist met a tragic end this past Saturday after crashing on Highway 213. Steven Andrew Boyles, 38, was declared dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred near milepost 13 in Clackamas County, as per authorities. Boyles was riding a black Yamaha motorcycle northbound when, for...
Solar cycle keeps northern lights chances in Portland high through 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Higher solar activity keeps Portland’s aurora chances higher through the year 2026. The sun goes through an 11-year cycle of activity where more sunspots, solar flares, and stronger solar winds ebb and flow. Now, through the year 2026, the sun will be near peak solar activity. That was the case Friday, May 10 when the aurora borealis was seen over much of the continental U.S. after sunset.
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