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What we know about the 3 Portland-area women Jesse Calhoun has been charged with killing
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jesse Calhoun, the man who for months was reported to be linked to the deaths of several women found in the Portland area last year, is now facing murder charges in three of the cases. On Thursday, a grand jury indicted the 39-year-old on murder charges...
Homeless encampment outside Portland medical school clinic is disrupting patient care, students say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Surrounded by tents and piles of debris, Eric plays his guitar to drown out the hum of street life. He’s been homeless in Portland for the past nine years, and his latest spot to camp is near the Ross Island Bridge on the corner of South Corbett Avenue and Woods Street.
Oregon woman arrested after allegedly shooting teenage son
Portland police arrested a woman in Southeast Portland after she allegedly fired at her sister’s partner and instead shot her 15-year-old son as he sat in the back seat of her car on Wednesday. Domanete A. Guirma, 38, of Portland, faces charges of attempted murder, second-degree assault and reckless...
Portland man arrested for murder in unincorporated Clackamas County
A Portland man was arrested Wednesday in connection to the murder of 31-year-old Kaley Ann Snow, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Bobby Lee Grady Alsup III, 31, faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, first-and second-degree arson, first- and second-degree abuse of a corpse, first-degree theft and tampering with evidence. Snow was found dead after a fire in her home on Southeast Flavel Drive in unincorporated Clackamas County March 21. According to a press release, Alsup was already lodged in Washington County Jail on unrelated charges when a judge issued the arrest warrant. Snow and Alsup knew each other, the release stated.
Man hit by driver fleeing authorities in Clackamas County sues for $1.3 million
A man who allegedly suffered life-changing injuries in a car crash with another driver involved in a high-speed chase in Gladstone on May 22, 2022, filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and the Gladstone Police Department on May 15 for negligence and damages.
Suspect charged with killing Milwaukie man after robbery, attack in Lincoln City hotel parking lot
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. — A Milwaukie man is dead and his alleged killer behind bars after a robbery attempt and fight in a Lincoln City hotel parking lot Tuesday night. Officers from the Lincoln City Police Department arrived at the Ashley Inn around 8:05 p.m. to find Bradley Jay Cole, 69, lying on the ground, covered in blood and unconscious.
Oregon man sentenced for beating girlfriend's father with hammer and strangling him with leash
PORTLAND, Ore. (TCD) -- A 24-year-old man will spend 19 years in prison after entering a plea deal for killing his girlfriend's father in 2022 and leaving his body in a sleeping bag. Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced May 14 that a judge sentenced Zachary Hackman to 204...
Lake Oswego fresh produce program is undergoing transition
The city of Lake Oswego is looking for a new urban farmer to take over the community supported agriculture program at Luscher Farm starting in 2025. Laura Masterson, an urban farmer who has run the program since its inception in 2004, will depart from the role in 2025. As the program — where locals receive fresh produce grown at Luscher Farm —enters the transitional period, organizers say they will continue providing produce unimpeded. ...
West Linn renews behavioral health specialist agreement with Lake Oswego
The cities of West Linn and Lake Oswego will continue sharing a behavioral health specialist who works with both cities’ police departments for another three years. The two neighboring cities have jointly employed behavioral health unit specialist Amber Hambrick since 2021. With the current contract set to expire next month, the West Linn City Council unanimously approved a renewal of the intergovernmental agreement for the BHU position until June 2027. ...
'The water is cold': First responders prepare for rescues at swimming spots as weather warms up
TROUTDALE, Oregon — With summer around the corner, first responders are gearing up to protect those enjoying the outdoors, such as popular swimming spots on the Sandy River. "The water is actually quite fast, the water is cold, there are steep drop-offs, it's pretty easy to get swept off your feet," said Lt. Jasmine Zimmer-Stuckey with the Corbett Fire District.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV) - The Hillsboro Police Department is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened Thursday night. Just before 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian hit at Southeast Cypress Street and Southeast Tualatin Valley Highway. Police say a man, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead at the scene.
Man arrested after stabbing woman in neck at Clark College
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A man was arrested by Vancouver Police Thursday morning for the stabbing of a woman in the neck at Clark College on Tuesday. The man, identified as Salvador Aguilar, 31, was arrested in a car outside of a home in the 2600 block of St. Johns Boulevard.
Portland official, tapped to be city administrator, sets a course for 2025 government overhaul
PORTLAND, Ore. — With Portland set to undergo a political transformation first thing next year, Mayor Ted Wheeler has been pushing hard to put as many of the pieces in place as possible ahead of time. He's picked the city's chief administrative officer, Michael Jordan, to take on the role of city administrator in this mock-up of the new administration.
Salty's restaurant entrance carport damaged by car crash
PORTLAND, Ore. — A car crashed near the front entrance of the Salty's seafood restaurant in Northeast Portland Friday morning, damaging part of the carport that extends over the passenger loading area. A large carport awning extends out from the building and over the driveway, supported by two wooden...
Portland's Ashcreek Neighborhood Rocked by Mysterious Death Investigation
Portland's Ashcreek neighborhood was shaken by an unsettling discovery yesterday morning when local police responded to a call about a death in a local home. The deceased, an adult male, was found at the scene, prompting an immediate response from Homicide Detectives. The investigation, currently underway, has yet to unravel the mystery of the man's demise.
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