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MAX Train Strikes Pedestrian Near NE 8th and Division, Crews Rush to Scene

Portland firefighters rushed to Northeast Portland early Friday after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a MAX train near NE 8th and NE Division. Engine 23 arrived on scene to the reported collision, according to the fire bureau, though the condition of the person involved and the full circumstances of what happened were not immediately known.

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Newberry Award-winning author Renée Watson shares new novel "Everything New Again"

In a small town where the funeral home sits at the center of daily life, Portland native Renée Watson’s newest book asks big questions about love, loss and what it really means to start over. The Newbery Award-winning author joined us to talk about her new young adult novel, "Everything New Again," set in a small town in eastern Oregon and already earning four starred reviews!

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The Cool Down

Oregon homeowner's outage test leaves solar panels idle in sunshine until batteries drop to 85%

"They didn't really explain if there was a glitch in the app or a problem with firmware."

KOIN 6 News

Hwy 26 reopens after crash delays traffic near Vista Ridge Tunnel

A crash near the Vista Ridge Tunnel on Highway 26 is expected to cause eastbound traffic delays for at least two hours on Saturday evening.

Portland, OR · 10h

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North Medford stalls in playoff-opening loss at No. 3 Nelson

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Black Tornado score on 1 of 4 trips inside Hawks’ 25-yard line to fall short in 6A championship bracket. The big plays that were part of North Medford’s early and late-season success didn’t materialize on a cold and rainy night in Happy Valley, and the Black Tornado’s hopes of extending their run in the Class 6A football championship bracket were dampened because of it.

Medford, OR · 1d

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Golden Blooms at Lan Su: Chrysanthemum Showcase Celebrates Floral Art

Chrysanthemums climb, curve and spill through the spaces of Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon, where floral artists are turning autumn’s signature flower into an invitation to look more closely. The 2026 Chrysanthemum Floral Design Showcase opened Nov. 5 and continues through Nov. 15. Presented by Lan Su...

Portland, OR · 13h

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Multnomah County Nearly Doubles East County Ambulance Response Time to 15 Minutes

426 SW Harvey Milk St. — County Ambulance Plan Decision Jurisdiction. Multnomah County commissioners voted 3-2 Thursday to approve a new ambulance service plan that nearly doubles the response-time standard for life-threatening emergencies in Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village, shifting the benchmark from eight minutes to 15. The decision caps years of negotiation over how the county's ambulance contractor should be held accountable, and it immediately drew sharp criticism from East County leaders who say their communities are being left behind.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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Region between Portland and Vancouver B.C. expected to grow by 3.4 million people by 2050: WSDOT

VANCOUVER Wash. (KPTV) - The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking public input as it examines potential improvements to Interstate 5 and studies whether high-speed rail could serve the region between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Portland, Oregon. The area, known as the Cascadia megaregion, is expected to grow by...

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Power out for over 2,600 on Hayden Island early Friday morning

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Power was out for more than 2,600 customers on Hayden Island early Friday morning, Portland General Electric said. The outage was first identified at about 2:45 a.m. on Hayden Island, between Portland and Vancouver in the Columbia River. A PGE spokesperson said there was an...

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Foggy Portland Braces for Windy, Rain-Soaked Weekend as Oregon Coast Turns Dangerous

Portland is starting Saturday in fog and mist, but the quiet morning will give way to a much more unsettled night. The city should reach about 63 degrees with mostly cloudy skies before rain moves in after 7 p.m., bringing gusty winds along with it. Patchy fog is expected to...

Portland, OR · 18h

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WSDOT asks for public input on BC to PDX high-speed rail

OLYMPIA — The Space Race, Star Trek and the TV cartoon, The Jetsons, stoked imaginations about the future of transportation and that imagination exists today as technological advancements from automated vehicles to fusion power tease us with generational breakthroughs for mobility. One of those enticing transportation modes is high...

Washington · 1d

KOIN 6 News

Dry start to the weekend, more rain on the way in Portland area

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mostly dry start to the weekend will turn cooler and wetter by Saturday night. A few rays of sunshine are possible during the morning hours around Portland on Saturday. The dry start to the day will help warm Portland area temperatures to afternoon highs nearly 10 degrees above average. Willamette […]

Portland, OR · 22h

KOIN 6 News

Foodie Friday: Get a taste of culture, tradition at Frybread Fest

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Dive into ages-old indigenous traditions with the return of Frybread Fest on Saturday, Nov. 7. The Downtown Portland event at Director Park goes so much deeper than its scrumptious namesake. Becca Kirik, executive director with Miss Indian Northwest, and Stephanie Lynn Smith, owner of La Indias Native Cuisine, joined us on […]

KOIN 6 News

Multnomah County’s $51B lawsuit against Big Oil allowed to proceed

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is allowing the county's lawsuit against some of the largest oil companies in the world to proceed after the companies tried to dismiss the case, which seeks more than $50 billion in damages.

Multnomah County, OR · 1d

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A Wine Bar for Every Mood In and Around Portland

The Portland area has a lot of wine bars these days — so many, in fact, that it can be a challenge to pick amongst the bunch. And with so many great wine lists to choose from, why not just go by pure vibes? Whether the mood calls for a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge or just a quick trip to Sullivan's Gulch for good wine and focaccia, this list has a spot for every type of drinker — pure pleasure with no wine knowledge required (unless, of course, that's your thing).

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Cannabis could harm infants through breastmilk, Washington State University finds

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recent study from Washington State University found that maternal cannabis use could harm infants through breast milk. The study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first of its kind to investigate if infants breastfed by women using cannabis show evidence of exposure to […]

Portland, OR · 21h

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Gresham Ford hosts 2026 SnowCap Fill-A-Bag kickoff celebration

The official kickoff of the largest annual food drive to support the largest nonprofit food pantry in Oregon was filled with costumes, contests, pancakes, and lots of support for hungry […]

Gresham, OR · 1d

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Portland's Creative Storefronts program fills vacant downtown spaces with illuminated art

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The city of Portland is hoping you'll linger downtown after dark this winter. The Office of Arts & Culture teamed up with Nightlab, the nonprofit behind the Portland Winter Light Festival, to fill about a dozen vacant commercial spaces with illuminated artwork. Mayor Keith Wilson...