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Gunfire erupts inside Rockwood Village Apartments during targeted shooting
Nearly 40 shots were fired inside a Rockwood apartment complex, narrowly missing children sleeping inside neighboring units, and leading to an ongoing Gresham Police investigation. Gresham officers responded Sunday evening, April 28, to the Rockwood Village Apartments, 783 S.E. 185th Ave., after multiple 911 callers reported hearing 10-12 shots in the hallways of the building. During the investigation officers learned there had been a target residence, though multiple apartments had been struck, many with young children inside. No one was hurt during the shooting. It is unclear why the apartment was targeted by the shooters. The suspects fled before police arrived. Nearly 40 shell casings were recovered by officers.
EXCLUSIVE: Family of Milwaukie man killed by police speaks out
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - Derrick Clark’s family still sets a place for him at every holiday. “Nobody’s going to sit there,” said his aunt Carrie Miles. “The napkins aren’t going to be touched.”. On Father’s Day 2022, Clark’s family had been searching for him after...
Portland man arrested on numerous charges after alleged fight with Albany police
ALBANY, Ore. – A Portland man is facing numerous charges including attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest after allegedly fighting with several Albany police officers at a motel early in the morning on Friday. According to an affidavit signed by an Albany Police Department officer,...
What type of weather can Portlanders expect in May?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Longer days, warmer afternoons and drier skies are expected in the month of May around the Portland-Vancouver metro area. May is the final full month of spring and marks the end of meteorological spring. June 1 is the start of meteorological summer while astronomical summer doesn’t start until June 20. Regardless of what summer start you celebrate, warmer and drier weather is just around the corner.
Staff At Providence Center For Medically Fragile Children sound alarm over shrinking space, families turned away
June Stracener’s bedroom would be like any other teenager’s — Taylor Swift playing, a cloud lamp overhead and colorful art on her wall — if not for the medical devices around her hospital bed that keep her alive and healthy. June, 18, is considered medically fragile due to a rare seizure disorder and cerebral palsy. That legal designation means she requires the highest level of medical care, all day every day, and qualifies for Medicaid to receive it. ...
Universal free school meals lead to a decrease in suspensions across Oregon, researchers found
TUALATIN, Ore. — A growing number of Oregon schools are utilizing government funding to offer universal free meals, and researchers found that the change has led to decreases in disciplinary action like suspensions. The programs provide free meals for all students, rather than setting up free or reduced lunch...
Portland toddler celebrates one year being brain tumor free
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A local family is sharing their story of resilience and hope after their son was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Little Lewis Larsen has been through quite the journey in his three years of life, and procedures for years after that. “We did some hormone...
Golden Bond Rescue has more than just cute dogs
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — They’re dubbed “man’s best friend” and sometimes they need us humans to return that friendship with some much-needed help. The Golden Bond Rescue crew specializes in helping golden and lab rescue dogs find a forever home since 1990. They’re a non-profit and volunteer run with over 3,000 adoptions through their group. Lisa Levi, Sue Erikson, and their furry friend Vanessa visited us in studio to tell us all bout it and share that Vanessa is available for adoption!
Portland Bureau of Transportation Launches Hardship Fund for Towed Vehicle Fee Assistance
In a move aimed at easing the burden for those recovering from car theft and lower-income Portland residents, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) has rolled out a new hardship fund. This pot of financial aid will assist qualified individuals with the fees associated with retrieving their towed and impounded vehicles, the hurdles of which can often stand tall for the economically vulnerable.
Mt. Hood Center files appeal after closure over alleged code violations
BORING, Ore. — The Mt. Hood Center in Boring is closed until further notice as Clackamas County posted a dangerous building notice on the front gates of the center, back on April 17. The county cited a lack of building permit on site of the equestrian and event center.
Unconscious Resident Rescued from Apartment Fire in Portland's Pearl District; No Criminal Intent Suspected
A blaze that engulfed part of a residential building in Northwest Portland's Pearl District on Sunday night led to the dramatic rescue of one individual, as reported by authorities. The fire, which occurred at Emmons Place Apartments, was responded to by Portland Fire & Rescue crews around 10 p.m., KOIN reported.
Body cam footage reveals new details in deadly Milwaukie police shooting
MILWAUKIE Ore. (KPTV) - Late on a Saturday night in June 2022, police said they saw a red Pontiac swerve coming out of a bar parking lot in Milwaukie, OR. Officers turned on their lights, but the vehicle fled. The pursuit was just a minute long and ended as Clackamas...
Don’t miss the final installment of the Oregon City Youth Mental Health Film Series
Kevin Hines is an internationally recognized mental health advocate and motivational speaker whose personal journey from an attempted suicide at 19 years old changed the course of his life. Hines’s story is told in the documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect,” part of Oregon City Service Learning Academy students’ Youth Mental Health Film Series. “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is the series' final film and will be shown at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Tickets are free. OCSLA’s Youth Mental Health Film Series was made possible by a Youth Opioid Prevention grant from the Oregon City Police Department and through support from Oregon City Together.
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