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Fentanyl Dealer Caught at Trail Blazers Game, Gets Slam Dunked by Justice!
In a twist seemingly straight out of a crime drama, a fentanyl dealer on the run was nabbed by law enforcement while he casually attended a Portland Trail Blazers game. The pursuit ended as an observant fan, who also worked as a Washington County sheriff’s deputy involved in the case, spotted the suspect on live TV. This sharp-eyed deputy was "pretty sure" the man on his screen was the fugitive they were after, as reported by The Seattle Times.
Oregon utilities prepare for a 'hotter and drier than normal' wildfire season
OREGON, USA — Under cool and cloudy skies in Northeast Portland, Chester Lampkin couldn’t help but remark on the lovely weather. “As a meteorologist, we love this kind of weather here,” Lampkin said at a press conference Wednesday morning. “We really do.”. Lampkin works for Pacific...
Portland’s Airbnb Fiasco Shows Why Regulation Often Fails
Destinations around the country are trying to crack down on Airbnb and other short-term rentals. From megalopolises like New York and Los Angeles to vacation destinations like Aspen, Colorado, and Honolulu, local governments are attempting to limit the effect that short-term rentals have on their communities in areas like the availability of affordable housing for locals and safety for visitors.
Oregon Man With Cancer Wins $1.3bn Lottery Jackpot — Plans To Find A “Good Doctor”
Sweet story coming out of Oregon: Cheng “Charlie” Saephan of Portland is the recent winner of the $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot. As he’s still trying to take in the life-changing moment, he’s sharing just how special this really means to him. Saephan, who was born in Laos and moved to Thailand in 1987, before immigrating ... Read more The post Oregon Man With Cancer Wins $1.3bn Lottery Jackpot — Plans To Find A “Good Doctor” appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Happy Valley Standoff Ends with Suspect Fatally Shot by SWAT, Family Safe
A standoff in Happy Valley culminated in a deadly officer-involved shooting late Monday night after a man, allegedly holding his family hostage, was gunned down by SWAT team members. The incident began when deputies were dispatched to a residence on SE Westview Court around 8:20 p.m. following a 911 call from family members.
A pause to the rain on the first day of May, Portland area prepares for more
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The first day of May brings warmer and drier skies back to the Portland-Vancouver area on Wednesday. A few sun breaks will help temperatures warm into the low 60s Wednesday, but this stint of dry weather is short-lived. Clouds will start to increase during the afternoon hours as rain approaches. Wednesday evening’s wet weather will continue through Thursday morning.
Make plans for a train ride May 11
Who doesn’t like to ride on a train? The Oregon Rail Heritage Center will provide a springtime train ride in vintage and open air rail cars along the Willamette River in the heart of Portland on National Train Day, Saturday, May 11. Says publicity: Spring brings out the best in Oregon’s landscape and wildlife, offering an opportunity to glimpse of a bevy of deer. ...
98-year-old Portland fountain donated by Jewish immigrant vandalized
A public fountain in Portland’s South Park Blocks that depicts a scene from the Torah and the Old Testament and was donated to the City of Portland by Jewish Immigrant Joseph Shemanski in 1926, was vandalized in early March, city officials say.
Candidates for Multnomah County District Attorney square off in debate hosted by KGW and The Oregonian
PORTLAND, Ore. — The two 2024 candidates for Multnomah County District Attorney will meet for a debate Thursday evening, hosted by KGW and The Oregonian. Here's what you need to know about how to watch and what to expect. KGW will air the debate live from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on...
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