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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...
New parking fees in Columbia River Gorge near Multnomah Falls sparks anger, legal review
The company behind new parking fees for a notoriously busy lot across from Multnomah Falls said their plan will make the Columbia River Gorge safer, even as visitors complain and federal officials are reviewing its legality. Last week Sasquatch Shuttles, which provides rides and tours in the gorge, installed payment...
Coffeeshop owner seeks location for Legacy to live on
Gresham’s “Best Coffee Shop” is being forced to relocate following a change in landlords and proposed spike in rent. After two and a half years of delighting coffee lovers of all stripes at a prominent corner in downtown Gresham, Legacy Coffee Company must find a new home. It has been a difficult, headache-inducing process for owners Brad and Michelle Graves. “Everything we have been facing is out there; we want...
Interstate Bridge northbound lanes will be closed briefly throughout the weekend for inspection
PORTLAND, Ore. — All northbound lanes of the Interstate Bridge will be closed late Saturday night through early Sunday morning for the bridge's usual inspection that happens every two years. The bridge will be closed from 11 p.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)...
La Pine-area couple accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth from Portland to C.O. arrested in Crescent Lake traffic stop
A La Pine-area couple accused of trafficking fentanyl from Portland to south Deschutes County was pulled over and arrested in a traffic stop at Crescent Lake Thursday night and fake tablets made of fentanyl and methamphetamine were found in their car, authorities said Friday. The woman’s 6-year-old son, also in the car, was placed with family members. The post La Pine-area couple accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth from Portland to C.O. arrested in Crescent Lake traffic stop appeared first on KTVZ.
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/
New Stumptown Coffee opening in downtown Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Stumptown Coffee is set to open a new café on April 20 in Portland’s downtown West End neighborhood, celebrating with a few events throughout the weekend and into next week. The new cafe will be located on the ground floor of the 11W building...
Nike to layoff 740 Portland area workers
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) – Nike has announced the layoff 740 workers at its headquarters in Oregon, as part of a company restructuring plan. On Friday, the company reported the layoffs to the state’s Office of Workforce Investments. The filing is the start of a second wave of layoffs....
Evacuation notice issued for 10-acre Yacolt wildfire
YACOLT, Wash. — Multiple Clark County Fire units are responding after a level-one evacuation warning was issued for a wildfire Friday evening. A level-one "Be Ready" evacuation notice is in place for the Thompson Road Fire in Yacolt, Washington. The wildfire is 10 acres and off of Northeast Thompson Road.
New business to open at former Nordstrom location at Clackamas Town Center
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — On Tuesday, indoor trampoline park chain Sky Zone announced it will open a new location in Oregon. The chain said its new location will be at the Clackamas Town Center Mall, housed where luxury department store chain Nordstrom was before its closure in 2020. The new...
24 Arrested During Retail Theft Mission
A Portland Police retail theft mission out of East Precinct this week resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise and numerous arrests. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, East Precinct officers and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) teamed up with business partners to conduct a retail theft mission in the Mall 205 and Gateway areas. The mission resulted in the recovery of nearly $3,000 in stolen merchandise. PPB and MCSO have partnered on several missions which have resulted in hundreds of arrests and warrants served. PPB works in collaboration with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office (MCDA) Retail Theft Task Force to present the cases in court for criminal prosecution.
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