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Underserved young adults build tiny homes for homeless through Portland nonprofit
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) has operated in Portland for more than 60 years. Currently located at Rosemary Anderson High School in North Portland, POIC offers a free 12-week construction pre-apprenticeship program for people of color and others historically underrepresented in the trade. The program is comprised mostly of young adults 18 or older.
Newborn discovered dead in North Portland, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating after a newborn baby was found dead in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood on Friday morning. The Portland Police Bureau said that officers responded around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a dead infant near North Fenwick Avenue and North Argyle Street, an area tucked between Interstate 5, North Interstate Avenue and North Columbia Boulevard.
Portland man sentenced to life in prison for deadly bar stabbing, hate crime
A Portland man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for stabbing Colin Smith to death in a Southeast Portland bar last year. Rahnique Jackson, 26, was convicted Monday of murder in the second degree, unlawful use of a weapon and bias crime — the legal term for a hate crime — in the July 2, 2023, killing.
Portland’s Water Bureau Director Resigns at Request of Mapps, Chides City Leadership on the Way Out
On June 28, on his last day overseeing the Portland Water Bureau, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps placed its director, Gabe Solmer, the first woman to ever hold the position, on administrative leave. Solmer officially resigned, at the request of Mapps, on July 26. An agreement disclosed by the city shows...
ESPN Gives Blazers Favorable Offseason Grade
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a quieter offseason than the previous one. After being the talk of the NBA all offseason long last summer with Damian Lillard trade rumors, the Blazers have fallen back into the shadows this year. With nearly every roster spot filled before free agency, the...
Expect delays on Interstate 405 tonight for sign replacement
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Drivers can expect delays on Interstate 405 tonight as Oregon Department of Transportation crews replace four signs over the northbound lanes that have been vandalized with graffiti. The work will begin at 9 p.m. It should be wrapped up by 6 a.m. on Saturday. ODOT...
Infant found dead in Kenton neighborhood, Portland police say
An infant was found dead Friday morning in the Kenton neighborhood, Portland police said. Officers from the bureau’s North Precinct responded to reports of a dead newborn outside in a residential area near North Fenwick Avenue and Argyle Street, said police spokesperson Mike Benner. When officers arrived, they found the infant dead.
Newborn baby found dead in N Portland; Police investigating
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A baby was found dead in north Portland on Friday and police are investigating, according to PPB. At about 11 a.m., officers responded to the area of North Fenwick and North Argyle after someone reported finding a dead newborn or infant baby. People in the area...
Police Blotter: Arrests made for DUI and disorderly conduct
The police blotter relates to the public record of incidents as reported by law enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Information printed is preliminary and subject to change. For specific details about cases listed, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. St. Helens Police Department July...
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