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Lifeguards watch out for swimmers at Oregon river parks
Starting this weekend, lifeguards are watching out for swimmers at high rocks in Gladstone and Glenn Otto in Troutdale. Heads of AMR's River Rescue program showed KOIN 6 News their skills Friday morning at Glenn Otto.
Here are the 3 design proposals for Portland's Keller Auditorium redevelopment
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland is exploring whether to renovate the current Keller Auditorium or build a new one on a different site. With the last of the three proposals submitted to Portland City Council, the official evaluation process to decide the fate of the landmark performing arts center begins.
Downtown Portland’s TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing
Toki, a downtown Portland restaurant that drew inspiration from Korean cuisine and TikTok trends alike, will close after brunch service on Sunday, May 26, owners Peter Cho and Sun Young Park announced on social media. “Although we’re a little bit sad, we are all so excited to move forward, focus,...
Oregon police warn of crime ring targeting Costco shoppers: ‘Have your head on a swivel’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A crime ring in Oregon is targeting customers at big box stores up and down the coast, according to authorities. Portland police detectives are investigating a series of pickpocketing incidents — most recently at Costco parking lots in the metro area — and are requesting the public’s help to identify more victims and to keep a lookout for the suspects.
St. Paul Man Indicted in Clackamas County for Manslaughter in Fentanyl-Related Death
A 30-year-old man was indicted on Tuesday by a Clackamas County grand jury for allegedly selling the Fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a 26-year-old man. Colby Jungwirth, formerly from St. Paul, is facing second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in connection to the 2022 death of Christian Robertson of Milwaukie.
Wyden honors Dustoff Crews for work in Vietnam
On Saturday, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden -- who is working on a bill to award a collective Congressional Gold Medal to Dustoff Crew members -- was in Oregon City saluting some of them for their service, including Gary Hagen.
Rain, cooler conditions return to Portland area before weekend warmth
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another round of rain and early spring-like temperatures move into the Portland-Vancouver metro area Friday. The first few raindrops are likely before sunrise, but will continue through the afternoon and evening hours. The hit-and-miss rain that will move through western Oregon and Washington Friday will keep temperatures below average. Afternoon highs are only expected to warm into the low 60s by the early evening hours.
Wilsonville to receive grant for more than $500,000 supporting homelessness initiatives
The city of Wilsonville will receive more than $500,000 from Clackamas County Health, Housing & Human Services over the next two years for various projects supporting those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Funds will be given to the city, then distributed to Heart of the City and Wilsonville Community Sharing — two organizations that partnered with the city in applying for the grant. Heart of the City and Wilsonville Community...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Portland metro area, May 13-19
A house in Lake Oswego that sold for $3.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Portland metro area in the past week. In total, 686 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $616,847. The average price per square foot was $322.
Caught on video: Suspects pickpocket elderly man in Costco parking lot
PORTLAND, Ore. - Authorities in Oregon are looking for a group of suspects who pickpocket an elderly man, among others, and the latest incident was caught on video. The Portland Police Bureau said on May 9, three men pickpocketed a 93-year-old man in a Costco parking lot. The thieves took...
Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Portland After Allegedly Pushing Victim Onto MAX Train Tracks
A harrowing incident at a Portland MAX station led to the arrest of a man on a spree of crimes, including an attempt to shove a fellow rider into the path of an oncoming train. According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Michael Lynn Moreland was charged with attempted murder and a string of other offenses stemming from the chaos he is accused of causing on Tuesday.
Summer heat builds around Oregon, Washington over Memorial Day weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s a damp and mild start to the unofficial start to summer around the Portland-Vancouver metro area. Scattered rain showers and cooler-than-average temperatures will remain over much of the Willamette Valley Saturday. Warmer, sunnier and drier conditions are expected by the end of the long holiday weekend.
Portland State University police chief hospitalized amid campus protest arrests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland State University spokesperson has confirmed Portland State University’s Chief of Campus Police Willie Halliburton suffered a medical emergency while responding to more protests on campus Thursday. Campus Public Safety officers arrested seven people related to the protest, three of those individuals were...
‘Athey Idol’ is back to showcase West Linn student talent
The students in the Athey Creek Middle School commons are quiet. They’ve just settled down between performances during an after-school rehearsal for Athey Idol, waiting for the next performer to begin. “Is it a sad song?” one of them asks. “Yes,” said Allison Lee, the school’s choir and theater teacher. ...
Oregon lawmakers start statewide transportation hearings in Portland
Oregon legislators are beginning a statewide tour in Portland. The goal: Factfinding on the state’s transportation needs ahead of a proposed, big-budget transportation package the 2025 session. And if that sounds familiar, it’s because this year’s lawmakers studied the 2016 playbook. That year, lawmakers crisscrossed the state asking about transportation needs, which lead to a $5.3 billion statewide transportation bill that passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support in 2017. ...
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