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Portland weather to remain mostly rainy and overcast until sunny skies return mid-week
The rainy weather continues in Portland Monday, with showers and even potentially a thunderstorm dropping a tenth of an inch or more of rain throughout the day. Temperatures are expected to peak around 57 degrees Monday and around 61 degrees Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. More showers could fall Tuesday. The clouds will start to clear by the end of the day.
Man found dead after shooting in Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man was found dead after a reported shooting early Sunday morning in Northeast Portland, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reported. Officers responded to the area of Northeast Weidler Street and 3rd Avenue, near a 7-Eleven just blocks away from Moda Center, at 4:10 a.m. Sunday and found a dead man at the scene.
Water still off at Portland's iconic Ira Keller Fountain
The faucet remains off at one of downtown’s most recognizable landmarks, and that won’t change anytime soon. The historic Ira Keller Fountain has been running dry for close to a year, after its aging pump broke in May of 2023. City staff now tells KOIN 6 it’s unlikely to be fixed for “several more months,” meaning it won’t be flowing for some upcoming, highly visible events like the Rose Festival. ...
Veterans Memorial Coliseum Faces Potential Transformation as Portland Considers Land Use Proposal
Portland's historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum is at a crossroads, as a new land use proposal awaits judgment—bringing changes that could reshape the face of this storied arena. According to a recent notice issued by the City of Portland, the proposal identified as LU 24-015652 HRM will go through a Type III review process involving a public hearing before the Historic Landmark Commission.
Portland drenched now, but warm temps coming soon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Monday’s forecast calls for scattered rain showers across Portland with mostly cloudy conditions. PDX could see upwards of a half-inch of rain on Monday, while our daytime highs will once again be at least 10 degrees below normal as we kickoff the new week.
Portland Police Launch Homicide Investigation After Man Fatally Shot in Lloyd Neighborhood
An early morning calm in Portland's Lloyd neighborhood was shattered Sunday when gunshots rang out, leaving one man dead and the perpetrator at large. Portland Police reported that North Precinct officers responded to the 300 block of NE Weidler Street around 4:10 a.m. following reports of a shooting, the discovery of a deceased adult male soon followed, marking the beginning of a homicide investigation.
Jury Selection Begins in Vancouver for Murder Trial of Julio Segura in Officer Donald Sahota's Death
Jury selection is underway in the case of Julio Segura, charged with the murder of off-duty Vancouver police officer Donald Sahota. As reported by The Columbian, 145 jurors have been called to participate in the selection process for a trial that has gripped the local community due to the circumstances surrounding the officer's untimely death. The defense team has filed a motion for a change of venue, citing significant media coverage and concerns over an impartial jury, but the court has not yet ruled on the motion.
Light poles in 8 of 11 Portland parks replaced as part of safety project
PORTLAND, Ore. — A plan to replace dozens of light poles in 11 parks across Portland to improve safety is nearly complete. Crews have removed and replaced light poles in eight of the parks, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) said. Last year, the city inspected 1,000 light poles in...
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