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PORTLAND, Ore. — A North Portland woman was stunned to learn her stolen SUV was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-405 on Tuesday night. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported a man, 30-year-old Kyle Voltz, tried to evade a transit police, drove the wrong way on I-405, and crashed into multiple cars near the Northwest Glisan exit.

Portland woman's stolen SUV involved in head-on, I-405 crash that injured 4

PORTLAND, Oregon — One woman was killed in a shooting in Southeast Portland's Lents neighborhood late Friday night, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). It happened around 10:14 p.m. on Southeast Crystal Springs Boulevard near Southeast 92nd Avenue. Officers found the woman dead when they arrived at the scene. No arrests have been made and police did not report any suspect information.

Shooting in the Portland's Lents neighborhood leaves 1 woman dead

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man suspected of violently attacking and robbing at least two strangers in downtown Portland in March is in custody, according to Portland Police Bureau. Police arrested 34-year-old Harold P. Griffin III after spotting him at a disturbance call at Southwest 4th Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Portland shortly after 9:00 am Friday.

Police: Suspect accused of 2 separate attacks, robberies in downtown Portland in custody

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VANCOUVER, Wash. — Kirkland Warren has been charged with the murders of ex-girlfriend Meshay Melendez and her 7-year-old daughter, Layla Stewart, Vancouver police announced Friday. Melendez, 27, and Stewart were reported missing in mid-March and had last been seen traveling with Warren on March 12. Two bodies identified as...

Police charge ex-boyfriend with murders of Vancouver mother, daughter

Fire crews were called to a report of an explosion at Northwest Burkhardt Court on Thursday. Crews arrived and saw the fire was spreading from one home to a second.

Firefighters respond to fire at 2 homes after explosion in Northwest Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — The mother of a student in the Centennial School District is suing the district, saying her daughter was bullied and attacked at school and the district did little to keep her safe. The 7th grade girl was sent to the hospital on two separate occasions after...

Mother sues Centennial School District, claiming daughter was attacked, beaten at school

PORTLAND, Ore. — Three red balloons covered in messages of grief swayed gently in the wind on Monday. They were part of a small memorial that marked the three lives lost in a Saturday afternoon shooting that shook the North Portsmouth neighborhood to its core. It was one of...

‘I couldn't believe it’: North Portland neighbors fear for their safety after 3 people shot and killed in broad daylight

PORTLAND, Ore. — Last summer, a man released from a Portland psychiatric hospital allegedly attacked a woman on the sidewalk outside the facility the same day. Now the woman who survived is suing Unity Center for Behavioral Health for $4 million in damages. On August 9, 2022, Sonya Gonzales...

Woman sues Portland psychiatric facility after alleged attack last summer

PORTLAND, Ore. — Construction is underway for the city’s latest Safe Rest Village, a temporary tiny pod village for homeless people. The new village will be in North Portland off the Peninsula Crossing Trail in the St. Johns Neighborhood. “We feel miserable, we had a completely different vision...

‘We feel miserable’: Safe Rest Village built 10 feet away from North Portland man’s home

Cornelius, OR

CORNELIUS, Ore. — A century-old barn caught fire near the town of Cornelius Monday afternoon, according to fire officials. The Cornelius Fire Department responded to reports of a barn fire at 3:24 p.m. on Monday about a mile north of Cornelius city limits on Northwest Long Road. Firefighters arrived...

100-year-old barn damaged in fire near Cornelius

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two of the three victims in a deadly Saturday afternoon shooting were Portland high school students, according to statements from Portland Public Schools. Eskender Tamra, a 17-year-old junior at Franklin High School, and Isaac Daudi, a 19-year-old senior at Roosevelt High school, were the two victims identified by school officials.

Portland high school students identified as victims in weekend shooting

Troutdale, OR

TROUTDALE, Ore. — Thousand Acres Park just outside of Troutdale is a popular destination for dog walkers. Bordered by the Sandy and Columbia rivers, the park offers wide open spaces, forested paths and access to both rivers. But the riverbanks in the park have a somewhat grisly new inhabitant:...

What's that smelt? Why you may find dead fish along the banks of the Sandy River

PORTLAND, Ore. — A shooting in Northeast Portland left several home windows shattered along Northeast Hassalo Street and 87th Avenue early Sunday morning. Shell casings were also seen on the ground and windows shot out on cars. Andrea Hulin said she was was laying on the couch in her...

Northeast Portland shooting leads to several homes getting hit with stray bullets

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland International Airport (PDX) and ZGF Architects finally gave Portlanders a look at what the new main terminal will eventually look like in 2025. From a new check-in area to acres of latticed wood ceilings, the future of PDX looks bright. "They keep working on...

PDX, ZGF Architects release new renderings for the new main terminal

PORTLAND, Ore. — The art of blending in is something Joanne Carter has perfected throughout her time on the streets. In full camouflage, she tries to keep her camp in Northeast Portland from standing out. "Because the second you get comfortable, it seems like, is the second that they...

Gov. Kotek commits more money to remove homeless camps from ODOT property

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s homelessness crisis has skyrocketed the last few years, with thousands sleeping on the streets every night, and many in need of care. That’s one of many reasons why Portland Street Response, which supplements police and safety services, plans to expand its services this year. The move has support from 70% of readers responding to the Portland Business Journal's Advancing Portland survey support the expansion.

Portland's unarmed crisis response team looks to go 24/7

VANCOUVER, Wash. — On Sunday, morning hundreds of people flooded Esther Short Park to remember 27-year-old Meshay Melendez and her young daughter Layla Stewart after their bodies were found in Washougal last Wednesday. As of Sunday afternoon, no arrests have been made in the murders. Police have identified Kirkland...

Community vigil honoring the lives of slain Vancouver mother and daughter

TROUTDALE, Ore. — At 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, the anticipation was palpable on the banks of the Sandy River in Troutdale. Hundreds of people lined the river’s edge, dip nets at the ready, waiting for the first recreational smelt fishing season in nearly a decade to begin. Just...

Crowds jam Sandy River for rare, one-day smelt fishing opportunity

PORTLAND, Ore. — Three people are dead following a shooting early Saturday afternoon near University Park in North Portland's Portsmouth neighborhood, according to Portland police. Police responded around 12:30 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North Foss Avenue and North Foss Court. Three...

Three people killed in North Portland shooting

MT HOOD, Ore. — It’s no secret, snowboarding is an expensive hobby and there are a lot of barriers stopping local kids from getting into the sport. Many kids and teens in Portland have never been to Mount Hood, the mountain they see on their city’s skyline.

For nearly two decades, Snowdays Foundation has empower youth via snowboarding

PORTLAND, Ore. — Editor's note: The video above originally aired on March 17. 2023. The lights will stay on in Portland parks. The city of Portland has received funding to replace hundreds of light poles that are being removed from parks due to safety concerns. Last month, Portland Parks...

City of Portland secures funding to replace park lamp posts removed due to safety issues

PORTLAND, Ore. — Saturday is the first day of April, and right on cue, Portlanders can expect steady showers all weekend, including the possibility of hail and thunder. The Cascades are in for a deluge of snow, but Portland likely won't see more than a few flakes mixed in with rain in the mornings.

Here's how much rain Portland could see by end of weekend

PORTLAND, Ore. — On the heels of Portland’s deadliest shooting of the year over the weekend, Portland community leaders and activists came together in a virtual meeting to talk about doing everything they can to prevent gun violence. Local pastor Corey Pritchett brought the group together Thursday morning,...

'Come together to stop the violence': Portland group, activists rally against gun violence

They plan to come together and try and make a difference. There will be an online gathering April 4 to get more people involved.

Portland community leaders, activists talk gun violence epidemic

PORTLAND, Ore. — It's officially spring time in Portland, making it the perfect time to see the blooming cherry blossoms around the Rose City. They are currently in peak bloom and a colorful sight!. Peak blossom is defined as the point when at least 70% of the blossoms have...

Cherry blossoms are in peak bloom around Portland. Here's where to see them

PORTLAND, Ore. — A revolutionary no-cut brain surgery is changing lives for patients suffering from tremors. Yes, that means brain surgery without an incision, without going under, delivering immediate results. Carolyn Wilhelm, an artist from Trout Lake, has suffered from tremors for about 30 years. She arrived at Oregon...

Artist’s tremor reversed with no-cut brain surgery at OHSU

PORTLAND, Ore. — Shortly after Portland's legendary drag queen Darcelle XV died, a fan installed a temporary street sign in his honor. The corner of Northwest 3rd Avenue and Northwest Davis Street was unofficially renamed Northwest Darcelle XV Street. The intersection sits just outside the iconic Darcelle XV drag cabaret in Old Town/China Town.

Darcelle XV, Portland's iconic drag queen, honored with temporary street sign

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland nonprofit located in Old Town is in need of easier access to the medicine Narcan, which can reverse the effects of a fentanyl overdose. Blanchet House provides food, clothing and shelter for the houseless community. Just last week, staff members had to step in three times when people were seen overdosing. Director of Services and Volunteer Coordinator Ami Prevec was one of the staff members who administered the Narcan.

'It was pretty scary': Portland nonprofit pushing for easier access to opioid overdose-reversing drug after saving 3 lives in one week

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Gladstone man missing and last seen Nov. 20 found dead

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Kyle Kirchem, 31, who went missing from Gladstone a little over two months ago, was found dead in a creek earlier this...

Gladstone man missing and last seen Nov. 20 found dead

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