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Timberline Lodge fire prompts evacuation
Firefighters responded to Timberline Lodge for a three-alarm attic fire reported by employees around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. By 11:12 p.m., firefighters said they had mostly knocked down the blaze. And at 11:30 p.m., a spokesperson for the lodge said it had been completely extinguished. Firefighters were still dousing the roof with water to keep it saturated amid high winds on Mount Hood, said John Burton, marketing director for the lodge.
Gresham teen in custody after kidnapping girlfriend, shooting at her family
A 17-year-old Gresham resident was arrested Tuesday evening, April 9, for allegedly kidnapping his girlfriend and shooting at concerned members of her family. The incident began just after 7:30 p.m. A 911 caller reported that a teen had taken his girlfriend from her workplace against her will. When members of the victim’s family tried to stop the kidnapping, the suspect shot at them and drove away. Gresham Police began tracking...
Warm and windy end to the week before rain chances increase over weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Warmer and windy conditions return to western Oregon and Washington Friday as sunshine remains in abundance. Stronger and gusty easterly winds will help send Portland area temperatures into the low to mid-70s on Friday afternoon. Wind gusts could be near 30-35 mph through the afternoon and evening hours. Winds will slow after sunset as mild temperatures remain.
Three families displaced in Vancouver apartment fire
VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - Three families were displaced in an apartment building fire in the early hours of Friday. Around 2 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department was called out to the Maple Ridge Apartments in Vancouver. Crews began working at the fire while evacuating the building. In less than 23...
Police investigate NE Portland shooting that injured 2
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday night in Northeast Portland that left two people with injuries. https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/police-investigate-ne-portland-shooting-that-injured-2-04182024/
‘Finger lickin good’ text prompted complaint against Oregon leader who resigned
Two weeks before Multnomah County’s community health center leader resigned in March after less than a year in the role, the leader sent an employee a selfie of himself touching his finger to his mouth with the message, “You look finger lickin good,” a human resources director said.
'Fentanyl blocks the pain': Plans for 24/7 Portland sobering center released as people addicted to fentanyl fight through another day
PORTLAND, Ore. — As a woman living on the streets of Portland, Breanna is always on guard and has one thing that gets her through each day: fentanyl. "Fentanyl blocks the pain away," said Breanna, who spends her money from collecting and returning cans on fentanyl instead of food.
Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers reward for information on missing Vancouver woman
Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a reward for information about the whereabouts of a missing Vancouver woman. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/missing-persons/crime-stoppers-of-oregon-offers-reward-for-information-on-missing-vancouver-washington-woman-04182024/
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