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‘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
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.
Police Blotter: Multiple DUI arrests made
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department April...
2 injured after car crashes into sign at Washougal roundabout
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (KPTV) - Two people were taken to a hospital after a crash in Washougal early Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 5 a.m. in the roundabout at State Route 14 and Washougal River Road. Washington State Patrol Trooper Will Finn says a car was traveling east when it hit a sign in the roundabout. The car landed on its side, trapping the driver and passenger inside.
Portland Braces for Prolonged Showers and Wind Gusts, NWS Advises Preparedness
The forecast for Portland, Oregon is looking decidedly soggy as a fresh batch of precipitation rolls in this week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's partly sunny skies and mild high of 65 degrees are set to take a turn, giving way to a 50 percent chance of rain after 3 a.m. and an anticipated low around 50 degrees.
Vancouver House Destroyed By Fire
On April 23, 2024, at 3:45pm, Vancouver Fire Department was called for a house fire at 100 S Knoxville Way. As the crews were on their way, reports were coming in that significant amount of fire was showing from the back of the house. Crews arrived minutes later to find...
Portland soaks in spring rain Thursday. Cascades see late-season winter advisory
Grab a jacket and wear your sensible shoes as you head out the door because Thursday will be a very wet day in Portland. Rain was already falling through the metro area as of 5 a.m. and it will increase through mid morning according to the National Weather Service. The metro area could see as much as 0.75 inches from this system. Along with the rain, cooler temps will move into the region with most of northwestern Oregon and southwest Washington only reaching highs into the 50s. Portland’s forecasted high temp is 55 degrees.
Washington woman files $3.6M suit over injuries from driving over SW Capitol Hwy pothole
A woman from Clark County, Wash. filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and the Oregon Department of Transportation, claiming she suffered "severe" injuries after driving over a pothole on Southwest Capitol Highway.
'We're all just pissed off': Portland Public Schools asks custodians to reimburse district after it overpaid staff during January ice storm
PORTLAND, Ore. — Hundreds of Portland Public School (PPS) custodians received an email from the district on April 12, saying the school district overpaid employees during the January ice storm, custodians said. Now, PPS is asking the employees to give some of the money back. "They gave me three...
Portland's village and motel shelters show success
Tiny-home and motel-converted shelters across the metro area appear to be better at connecting those experiencing homelessness to permanent housing than larger traditional sites, according to recent report from Portland State University. Why it matters: The findings detail what's working and what's not in how the region addresses — and...
April showers return Thursday to Portland, continue to May
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — April showers will ramp up around the Portland-Vancouver metro area Thursday with the next major spring front. Steady rain will likely start before sunrise along the Willamette Valley. Not only will cloudy skies and wet weather return, but cooler temperatures will return to the region. Afternoon highs will sit nearly 20 degrees below Tuesday’s high of 78. That makes forecasts highs fall in the upper 50s. Those cooler-than-average temperatures will continue through the first half of the weekend.
Oregon doctors are still struggling with rise of newborns being addicted to fentanyl, NICU director says
PORTLAND, Ore. — As first reported by KGW, a homeless woman addicted to fentanyl went into labor in her tent near a fire station two weeks ago. The mother is back on the streets, while the baby remains in the hospital; the hospital would not provide KGW with an update on the baby’s condition.
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