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Sheriff seeks to identify 7 possibly connected to Clackamas Town Center shooting
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KPTV) – The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public to help them identify seven people possibly connected to a shooting that happened in the parking lot of Clackamas Town Center. Police said two groups of people were involved in the shooting on...
PARR Lumber breaks ground on Damascus location
A company that has been supplying contractors and home owners for nearly a century celebrated a groundbreaking for its latest branch, which will combine all of its services under one roof. PARR Lumber Damascus broke ground Tuesday, April 16, at 19855 Sunnyside Road, just west of Safeway. That location is the 47th in the Pacific Northwest. “Thank you for your support, it means a lot to our team,” said Mike...
‘I’ve given up’: Portland audit details homeless shelter shortage, long waitlists
An audit released by the Portland City Auditor on Wednesday found the Joint Office of Homeless Services has helped expand the shelter system in Multnomah County, however, some people in need of shelter are met with full shelters, and waitlists.
Alleged serial stabber in court for Gresham killing
A 20-year-old serial stabber was indicted by a grand jury on charges related to a fatal attack of a homeless man in Gresham late last year. Antony Kassab faces second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon after allegedly fatally stabbing Cody Funk, 35. Kassab is also being charged with the stabbing assault of another victim on Feb. 9. An investigation began the morning of December 26 when Gresham Police...
County closes Mt. Hood Center in Boring for code violations, sues venue for public nuisance
CLACKAMAS COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - An equestrian and event center in Boring was issued a dangerous building closure notice on Wednesday, and served with a public and chronic nuisance lawsuit today by county officials, Clackamas County announced. The Mt. Hood Center is not allowed to host any future scheduled events,...
Rene Gonzalez, candidate for Portland mayor, pitches more punitive approach to homeless campers
As Portland leaders weigh whether to replace the city’s outright ban on daytime camping with a scaled-back version, one city commissioner — and mayoral hopeful — is pitching a potentially more punitive alternative. Rene Gonzalez has crafted a measure that would immediately ban homeless camping citywide and...
What happens to cars forfeited during street takeovers in Oregon?
The Portland Police Bureau led a three-day, multi-agency mission to stop street takeover events around the city on April 12, 13 and 14, resulting in the criminal forfeiture of six vehicles allegedly involved in the dangerous and illegal car rallies.
Multnomah County DA candidate Nathan Vasquez tells voters man “murdered” 4 women even though he has not been charged
Nathan Vasquez, a senior prosecutor challenging his boss in the Multnomah County District Attorney race, took the unusual step of publicly accusing a man of murder even though the man has not been charged, triggering an ethics complaint to the Oregon State Bar. In his Oregon Secretary of State Voters’...
Portland and Surrounding Areas Brace for Chilly Nights with NWS Frost Advisory
Local green thumbs on alert – a frost advisory is set to put a chill on the Portland area, potentially nipping sensitive plants in the bud. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a statement, warning that from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Wednesday, temperatures are expected to quickly drop to create frost conditions according to the advisory obtained by NWS Portland Oregon.
Oregon’s 2024 minimum wage increase takes effect in July
A 50-cent hike to Oregon’s minimum wage will bring baseline pay in the Portland area just to the doorstep of $16 an hour this summer. Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries announced Tuesday that the minimum wage in the Portland area will rise to $15.95. In urban counties outside the Portland area, the minimum wage will be $14.70 an hour. And in rural counties, the minimum will be $13.70. The change takes effect July 1.
Port of Portland will end shipping container service in October; economic impact could be statewide
The Port of Portland says it cannot afford to keep the state’s only shipping container terminal open past September after a deal with a third-party operator fell through. Despite more business, costs have gone up, pushing the port’s container facility into the red. The Port of Portland has lost more than $30 million during the past three years, the agency stated in a news release in March. That includes a projected $14 million shortfall for this year. While it was never a huge operation compared to other ports along the West Coast, historically, Terminal 6 has served as an important lifeline for small businesses and farmers throughout the Northwest. Oregon Public Broadcasting is a news partner of the Pamplin Media Group. Find the original story here.
Military memorabilia: Oregon City man quietly built huge collection
When Mark Togni walked the Oregon City property he and his business partner were interested in buying recently, the depth and breadth of the military history stored there wasn’t all that clear. But once the deal was made, Togni said that a more thorough exploration revealed something incredibly unique and special. And it’s something he wants to share with people before it’s gone. Turns out, an 81-year-old Oregon City man...
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