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TIGARD, Ore. (KOIN) — A Tigard father says he wants to move out of his apartment after a bullet tore through the walls Sunday morning, coming within a foot of his 11-year-old son’s head. Justin McLean says the shooting happened around 9:20 a.m. at Terrace Glen Apartments, an affordable housing complex where he has…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Election Day is just over two weeks away and ballots in Oregon and Washington were mailed out last week. But there are plenty of voters still wondering where their ballots are and if the color of their ballot reveals anything about them. A flood of thousands of ballots poured in from
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in the neck during an argument in the Rhododendron area early Saturday morning. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said they responded just before 1 a.m. on Saturday to a home in the 652300 block of East Alpine Way in…
EUGENE, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon football coach Dan Lanning is holding his weekly press conference on Monday night. It comes in the wake of the arrest of Ducks receiver Evan Stewart, 23, who was jailed on Sunday morning and charged with DUII, hours after Oregon defeated Nebraska 17-14 in Eugene on Saturday night. Stewart…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three seconds of animation. That’s about all the average animator at LAIKA can shoot in a week. Now multiply that across an entire feature film, with hundreds of handmade characters, intricate sets and a story that unfolds in a magical forest. That’s the painstaking work behind Wildwood, the…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A week after the discovery of human remains prompted a suspicious death investigation in Downtown Portland, additional remains have been found. Portland police said they were dispatched to the area of West Burnside Street and Interstate 405 on Oct. 19 at 12:40 p.m. after a crew contracted to…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One of Portland's largest employers has filed a lawsuit against one of its workers. Daimler Trucks North America is seeking more than $6.5 million in damages from Terry Watson, a former employee, and his wife, Krystal. Watson is accused of embezzling millions of dollars from the company while…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following a delay, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is commencing a rescue effort of more than 100 wild horses in southeast Oregon after a wildfire threatened the herd's survival. The emergency operation is officially set to begin on Tuesday, and up to 140 wild horses from the Riddle Mountain…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A traffic stop resulted in 200 pounds of meth being seized in Oregon, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said. On Oct. 15, MCSO detectives made the traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Salem, with the help of the FBI, Oregon State Police and the Linn Interagency Narcotics Enforcement Team…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Columbia County authorities are searching for a suspect after three people were stabbed near a bar in Goble, Ore. Deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office responded to the Goble Tavern just after 8:15 p.m. after receiving a report that an assault had taken place. "Initial reports…
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Local voters can't turn on the TV these days without seeing a slew of ads for Washington's 3rd Congressional race. Most polls show it neck and neck, and incumbent Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is trying to sway undecideds with just two weeks until election Tuesday. Priority number…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – On Monday, the Bend Police Department announced it will be completing the on-site evidence collection at Silver Rail Elementary School after a deadly school shooting last week, even as the investigation continues. Police said an active criminal investigation is underway after three children and…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The owners of a Camas-based surrogacy center have been indicted. Surro Connections owner Megan Hall-Greenberg, 49, and her husband Jeffrey Greenberg, 45, as well as Heather Morgan, 47, have been charged by federal indictment with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Hall-Greenberg…
The Bend community is mourning after a fatal shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School left three children and a teacher dead and two others injured.
A 74-year-old Springfield woman was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 5 in Lane County, Oregon.
One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Turner, Oregon, over the weekend, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart was arrested on a DUII charge in Springfield on Oct. 18.
Corvallis police arrested two men on Thursday following a drug investigation at Pioneer Park that resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and multiple firearms.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A standoff involving a man in Eugene culminated in a suspect being shot after he allegedly stabbed a K9 on Sunday morning, authorities said. Just before 7:30 a.m., Eugene police said they responded to a report from a neighbor of a man inside a home on Glory Drive whose owners were
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After a mostly dry and sunny Sunday, a weak system will roll through the Portland region on Monday. We do not expect any measurable rainfall in the metro area, but perhaps a sprinkle along the coast to start the workweek. Sunshine will return to the valley in the afternoon with some
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Portland Public Schools families are concerned about what will happen next year if the school board decides to move forward with plans to close several elementary schools, a middle school and consolidate others. PPS Superintendent Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong and the school board held…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Finn Wolfhard, the actor known for his pivotal role in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," stopped by a Portland eatery this weekend. Nong's Khao Man Gai shared in a post on Instagram on Saturday that Wolfhard enjoyed a meal at their Downtown restaurant, one of two locations in the Rose City.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Twelve veterans were honored with handmade quilts during a ceremony at the American Legion Post 1 in Southeast Portland on Sunday. The quilts commemorate the veterans' service and sacrifice, with a lunch bringing together community members and the honored veterans, some of whom made speeches…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The campaign behind an upcoming ballot measure, dubbed Your 2 Cents PDX, says it would strengthen Portland's democracy, despite a public rebuke from Mayor Keith Wilson. Ballot Measure 26-267 would create the opportunity for the public to decide where 2% of the City of Portland's yearly budget…
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the exclusive video description. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspect who died after being shot by police in downtown Portland last week has been identified. On Thursday, 36-year-old Eric J. Hurtado was killed by police after he allegedly stabbed two people near a…
“The Roads Have Eyes!” MapQuest said while unveiling the feature.
Bend police are investigating a fatal shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School that left three children and a teacher dead and injured.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The midterm elections are just over two weeks away now, and Oregonians should already have their mail-in ballot. Ahead of the big election, KOIN 6's Ken Boddie spoke with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the security of local elections. "Oregonians are going to get to vote the way…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend has devastated the community and saddened most Oregonians. It is the latest school shooting in a nation that has seen too many over the years. "The violence happened in Congresswoman Janelle Bynum's 5th District, which stretches from Bend…
To celebrate National Pizza month, DoorDash released its second-annual Battle of the Slices list -- highlighting the best small-and medium-sized pizzerias across the United States.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sunshine is returning to the Portland area on Sunday. This comes after the weak frontal system that arrived on Saturday and dropped .02" of precipitation at the Portland airport now exits the region. Expect high temperatures in the mid-60s on Sunday, which is about normal for this time of the…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem woman was arrested after allegedly drunk driving and crashing through an apartment building Saturday morning. Around 6:30 a.m., the Salem Police Department said they responded to a report of a car that had crashed into an apartment complex near Owen Street S and Fairmount Avenue S. The…
America's "favorite grocer" is growing.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One person was treated and taken to the hospital after firefighters responded to a barn and field that became engulfed in flames near Sherwood on Saturday. Just before noon, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said they were on the scene of a barn fire in the 2100 block of Ringer Street,
Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years’…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An alleged reckless driver was sent to the hospital alongside a critically injured passenger after an early-morning crash in Gresham Saturday. Just before 1 a.m., the Gresham Police Department said they responded to a reported disturbance in downtown Gresham when officers noticed a car "being…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new skateboarding space at Portland State University opens to the public Saturday, bringing ramps, art and a gathering space to campus. The Courts 2.0 grew out of a do-it-yourself skate spot that emerged on an abandoned tennis court during the COVID-19 pandemic. Skaters brought in ramps and…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Morrison Bridge lane closures will begin Monday and will last the workweek. Multnomah County said drivers should "expect single lane closures in both directions" for joint repair work from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 23. Minor delays on the bridge are expected…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Several "No Kings! Vote Early!" rallies occurred around the Portland area on Saturday, with thousands in attendance, during a consequential election year. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s proposal to restrict mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm…
Northwest Portland is getting a new pub.
After the universities complete their legal merger, the deal is still subject to the U.S. Department of Education's approval.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Summer warmth quickly fades this weekend as a weak front moves through the Pacific Northwest early Saturday morning. Light sprinkles will start to dry by sunrise in Portland as temperatuers sit nearly 10-15 degrees cooler than Thursday and Friday's 80s. Clouds will continue to move in and out…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A new immersive experience at Powell’s Books invites Portlanders to step into the fantastical world of “Wildwood,” the upcoming stop-motion animated film from Portland-based LAIKA. Resembling a magical portal, as seen in the film, the "Wildwood" installation will be available at Powell's Books…
A man was sentenced on Friday after he held a woman hostage and was shot by Salem police in June, the Marion County District Attorney's Office announced.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One day after the Silver Rail school shooting in Bend, safety experts are hailing the rapid response from police, who arrived on scene within minutes. But they are also advocating for schools to consider increased safety measures. This comes after Bend police said the school had practiced a…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New details have emerged in the case of the U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer who died off the coast of Washington earlier this year. Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Tyler Jaggers became injured when he attempted to deploy by helicopter to a cargo ship off the coast of Cape
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Multnomah County jury awarded the family of a man killed in a crash at a Southeast Portland intersection a combined $5.1 million in damages this week after finding the city's negligence caused the fatal crash. Local chef Elijah Coe was riding his motorcycle in 2019 on East Burnside when he
After Thursday’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, community members are offering resources for victims, families and others impacted by the tragedy.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The downtown Portland community is on edge one day after a suspect reportedly stabbed two people before being shot and killed by police near a hotel. This all started at the 700 block of Southwest Alder Street after 4 pm on Thursday. A video obtained by KOIN 6 News shows the
Oregon police arrested a man under manslaughter charges after they say he drove impaired, fatally crashing head-on into another car that then caught fire on Highway 26 near milepost 62 in Wasco County Tuesday evening.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A suspicious package was intercepted by federal agents before it could reach its destination of the Oregon Secretary of State's Office, officials said on Friday. According to Secretary Tobias Read's office, no one was hurt and state officials are not aware of any other additional suspicious…
BEND, Ore. (AP) — The man who stopped a deadly elementary school attack in Bend by chasing down the teenage gunman and shooting him inside the building is the father of two girls who go to the school, his mother said Friday. In a statement read to reporters, Kenda Freeman said her son, Kaylub Giamanco,
Anyone with further information has been asked to contact the Sheriff's Office and reference case number 26-07266.
A Portland man was recently convicted on rape charges after seeking models as part of an "art" ruse, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office announced.
President Donald Trump referred to the shooter of the suspect as a “great hero.”
The worker was about 300 yards away from where the "fire apparatus could stage," the Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District said.
Engine 7 cited "significant fire conditions" when it arrived near Southeast 141st Avenue and Harrison Street, Portland Fire & Rescue reported.
"No injuries were reported, and no shots were fired," according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A pastor in Kirkland, Washington is facing several charges for allegedly defrauding his congregation of $13 million, authorities announced.
Recipients received between $1000 and $18,000 in grants from the Sustaining Arts Program.
The Sheriff's Office revealed Deputy Corbin Collins has since been placed on paid administrative leave.
Plus, the Oregon Zoo's Squishing of the Squash will take place during its Howloween celebration.
The latest round of summer warmth comes a day after highs soared into the low 80s around the Portland-Vancouver area on Thursday.
A tight-knit community mourns after the mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School claimed the lives of five people, including three children, injuring others on Thursday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The head of the cannabis company at the center of a 2023 controversy that led then-Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan to resign has now been indicted. A federal grand jury in Portland returned an eight-count indictment against La Mota Chief Executive Officer Rosa Cazares on Oct. 15…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Estacada man is heading to prison this week after he was found guilty of sexually abusing three young girls while he was babysitting them. Michael Paul Ayles, 35, was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Oct. 14 by Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Celia Howes. In July, a jury
The Portland Police Bureau is still asking for the public’s help in solving the 2015 murder of Dion Matthews Jr.
Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong heard Portland Public Schools parents voice their thoughts about a plan to close up to 14 schools at Irvington Elementary, one of the schools that may be on the chopping block.
Portland police are responding to what they are calling a mass casualty event in Downtown Portland Thursday afternoon.
Officials identified the woman who died after crashing into a C-TRAN bus causing a three-car collision in La Center last Thursday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it is suing the cities of Portland, Oregon and St. Paul, Minnesota for their recent actions to ban federal officers from wearing face masks. The lawsuit against Portland was filed Oct. 15 in U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon…
Attorneys alleged the freight company owned, operated and maintained the train tracks and right-of-way where the fire ignited.
A 63-year-old man from Estacada was arrested for drunk driving after crashing his vehicle into an Oregon City police car while driving the wrong way on I-205 early Thursday morning.
Police are currently responding to an active shooter report at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities identified Hassan Smith, Quincy Ng, and Demarco Streeter as the victims of a fatal shooting at a Gresham, Oregon, bar.
A driver in Yacolt, Washington, was taken into custody after crashing into a power pole and attempting to mask the smell of alcohol by eating toothpaste straight from the tube.
Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum visited a Portland barber shop on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled performance with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Actor and musician Jeff Goldblum visited a Portland barber shop on Wednesday ahead of his scheduled performance with the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Washington state and Finland signed an agreement, forging a "new era of partnership" between the regions. On Tuesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Finland's Ambassador to the United States, Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, signed the memorandum of understanding at the National Nordic Museum in…
Grits N’ Gravy will continue serving the Southern food it is known for, including fried catfish and shrimp and grits.
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, along with law enforcement partners across the country, joined forces for the 23rd annual National Family Violence Warrant Sweep, with the goal to find and arrest some of the county's most violent offenders.
A paraglider crashed on a hillside in Don & Ann Davis Park in Newport on Wednesday afternoon, Newport Fire Department said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stepped into the fray on Tuesday regarding the largest school district in the state planning to possibly close more than a dozen schools. The governor sent a letter to the Portland Public Schools Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong and Board President Eddie Wang…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Leaders with the City of Portland had their first public discussions about the city’s role in the Joint Authority for the Moda Center renovation. The Joint Authority is a team made up of staff from the state, the city, and Multnomah County. It will oversee the renovation and future capital…
Deputies found a young woman floating downstream from the I-5 bridge in the Columbia River Wednesday morning, marking her death as suspicious.
Mayor Keith Wilson, the Portland Firefighters' Association, and others hit the street, asking people to vote against a ballot measure aimed at changing the city's discretionary spending by introdcing a participratory budget.
Fifteen people faced charges related to a burglary ring that targeted marijuana dispensaries in Multnomah County, officials announced Wednesday.
Gresham police and the victim's family held a press conference on Wednesday to seek public assistance in solving a six-year-old homicide investigation and released images of a suspect vehicle.
Portland police are searching for a missing driver, who was wearing "cowboy attire" and struck someone riding a scooter in early October.
Lake Oswego residents will see higher sewer bills after Lake Oswego City Council approved a resolution to build a new wastewater treatment facility on Tuesday.
Daejon Love, accused of posing as an NFL player to scam women across five states, pleaded not guilty in a Portland federal court.
Attorneys argued staff failed to properly report that Karreon Adams-Franks and his brothers had been abused by their adoptive parents.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are investigating after a man and woman were found dead in an apartment in the Fourth Plain Village neighborhood of Vancouver. Officers from the Vancouver Police Department said they responded to a welfare check at an apartment complex near 2600 NE Neals Lane after a family member…
Horizon Air flight attendants held a system-wide day of action on Wednesday to demand a new contract addressing fair wages and benefits.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot during an attempted bicycle robbery near Evergreen Park on Tuesday night.
Columbia Sportswear's PDX store will celebrate the release with a DJ from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.
(Oregon Capital Chronicle) -- Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, spent their final televised debate for the 2026 Oregon gubernatorial race tussling over who could best spur economic growth, housing and development in the state with a focus on Oregonians outside of Portland. Local news…
The identity of the motorcyclist remains unknown, according to Oregon State Police.
Two people were injured and several pets died when a house fire destroyed a home in Portland early Wednesday morning.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Summer-like heat will build again around Portland as afternoon sunshine returns Wednesday afternoon. A warmer-than-average temperature trend will develop in western Oregon and southwest Washington late this week. The morning will start under clouds with the chance for a brief sprinkle around…