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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New training for first responders is spreading across Clackamas County as experts warn some of the most serious injuries can be the ones you can’t see. County officials gathered Monday at a Lake Oswego fire station to explain what’s changing when crews respond to strangulation — from…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Idaho woman is asking Portland residents to help her recover her collection of miniature model horses that were stolen from her rental car downtown over the weekend. Molly Vincent’s rental vehicle was broken into while parked in an open parking lot at 362 SW 10th Ave. on Nov. 7 when
Geese migrating across Oregon are falling sick and dying of an untreatable disease called highly pathogenic avian influenza, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
(Oregon Capitol Chronicle) -- Oregon’s senior U.S. senator and Democrats holding a new majority in Congress in January will immediately try to undo work requirements and cuts to Medicaid passed by Congressional Republicans in 2025 that are set to take effect Jan. 1. When the new Congress begins in January, Sen. Ron…
Officials identified the pedestrian struck and killed on I-205 in the Lents Neighborhood on Oct. 26.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man who allegedly caused a six-vehicle accident while driving a Takis tortilla chip truck in Portland last week is now facing criminal charges. Luis Jimenez-Francisco, 30, is facing charges of driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, fourth-degree assault, three counts of…
Eugene police are investigating a hit-and-run after a witness reported a driver intentionally ran into a Planned Parenthood building in Eugene, causing "significant" damage to the building Sunday night.
Oregon State Police are seeking public assistance to identify those responsible for illegally killing a buck deer near Prineville between Oct. 26 and 28.
“The Sheriff’s Office recognizes the profound impact this tragedy had on the family, friends, and the broader community.”
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 216 miles off the coast of Bandon, Oregon, on Sunday, following an earlier magnitude 3.8 earthquake off the coast of California.
More than 800 City of Portland Professional Workers union members began striking on Monday following months of failed contract negotiations.
Huang, 63, will remain CEO during the investigation.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A strong front moved through the region over the weekend with gusty winds and rain. Be on the lookout for sneaker waves along the coast on Monday. The next system is due this afternoon which will bring steady light rain in the afternoon and evening, with temperatures in the 50s. Looking
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Hundreds of Portland city workers are set to go on strike Monday morning. The City of Portland Professional Workers Union represents more than 800 workers across every city bureau and office, including administrative specialists, financial analysts, and technology business reps. Many are…
SEATTLE (AP) — AJ Barner caught a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3 on Sunday without starting quarterback Sam Darnold. Backup Drew Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown for the Seahawks (5-4), who rebounded from a 34-17 loss at
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A man was arrested on Saturday after assaulting a 9-year-old child with a large stick, Eugene police said. Collin Lounsbury, 30, was lodged in the Lane County Jail and charged with second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon. Authorities say the child was playing ding-dong ditch with a…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An Oregon man is accused of sexually abusing two children on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, the US Attorney's Office announced. Jesse Hicks, 34, was charged on Friday with two counts of aggravated sexual abuse. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 30 years in prison. Investigators say…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An Oregon motorcyclist died Thursday night after crashing on Highway 20 in Linn County, Oregon State Police said. The crash occurred just before 11 p.m. near milepost 16. According to investigators, Tracy Formby, 59, was driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle east on the highway when he left the…
The admission comes as congressional leaders seek answers about Jensen Huang's ties to the woman and NVIDIA opens an internal investigation.
Injuries were reported in Barview, Oregon, on Sunday morning after sudden sneaker waves crashed into beachgoers.
Miah Hergert, a teaching assistant who survived the October 15 mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary, issued her first public statement expressing gratitude to those who saved her and sympathy for the victims' families.
Oregon is back in the AP Top 25 following a big win over Ohio State. The victory, combined with a ranked home win over Northwestern, puts the Ducks in the poll for the first time in five weeks. The Ducks secured the No. 18 spot after back-to-back wins over ranked opponents. Georgia was voted No.
Communities along the Oregon Coast are preparing for strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf forecast for Sunday.
The dramatic swing in the balance of power in Congress means big changes in the political landscape — and not only in Washington D.C.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Emergency 911 phone lines went down in Eugene on Sunday morning, according to the Eugene Police Department. Eugene police posted about the outage at 7 a.m. Sunday, saying the department’s nonemergency phone line was also affected. Phone service was restored just after 2:30 p.m. “If you have an…
The State of Washington produces more blueberries than any other state, but farmers are struggling to obtain honeybees to pollinate the plants.
Sunday across the Portland metro area will be mainly dry following a few morning showers.
More than 11,000 Portland General Electric customers were left without power due to 126 outages reported in parts of Portland, Gresham, Boring, and the Scoggins Valley area on Saturday night.
Both directions of Washington State Route 14 were closed Saturday night following a crash near 32nd Street in Clark County.
A crash near the Vista Ridge Tunnel on Highway 26 is expected to cause eastbound traffic delays for at least two hours on Saturday evening.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - The Portland Timbers clinched their spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs Saturday night. Only a month ago, it seemed out of reach for Marti Cienfuegas' squad. Now, the Timbers are leading a vapor trail right into the postseason. Over the last four weeks, the team bounced back behind a rebuilt back
Approximately 9,000 people attended the annual Portland Book Festival in downtown Portland on Saturday, featuring international authors and providing an economic boost to local businesses.
Portland city workers are preparing to strike on November 9 following a failed 10-month bargaining process, though a final negotiation session is scheduled for Sunday, November 8.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dierre Hill Jr. rushed for two touchdowns, Dylan Raiola passed for 257 yards and Oregon rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit to hammer No. 11 Ohio State 41-28 on Saturday. The Ducks (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten, No. 23 CFP) were down 14-0 late in the first quarter before scoring on four
People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches.
The iconic White Stag sign in Portland has returned to its original design after a temporary update featuring Ja Morant was removed following the basketball player's recent absence due to a hamstring injury.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Fire & Rescue helped two bald eagles that got into a tricky situation in North Portland. They shared photos of the two raptors tangled together in a fishing line about 50 feet off the ground at Pier Park. PF&R said crews contacted On-Call Community Rescue for Animals and PG&E for
A person was killed after their vehicle crashed into a traffic signal pole on NE Padden Parkway in Vancouver on Friday night.
Portland City Council authorized Metro's $3 million purchase of the former museum in December 2024.
Fire crews in Sherwood, Oregon, battled a large barn fire on Friday that involved exploding ammunition and required water tenders due to the rural location.
Marion County and the City of Salem announced plans to appeal a court decision allowing the United States Army Corps of Engineers to drain Detroit Lake.
While Congress considered a bill over the summer to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States, researchers from the University of Washington are warning against the time change.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recent study from Washington State University found that maternal cannabis use could harm infants through breast milk. The study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, is the first of its kind to investigate if infants breastfed by women using…
A VIN check can help used car shoppers learn important details about a vehicle before making a purchase.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A mostly dry start to the weekend will turn cooler and wetter by Saturday night. A few rays of sunshine are possible during the morning hours around Portland on Saturday. The dry start to the day will help warm Portland area temperatures to afternoon highs nearly 10 degrees above average…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Keep your toilet lids shut and have your pest control guy on standby; your next roommate might be...a rat. Multnomah County Health officials are warning that rats might make their way through your pipes as the weather gets wetter and colder. You've probably seen the cartoon floating around on…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — At a time when many employers are forcing workers back to the office, one Oregon company is giving its employees some of their free time back. The roughly 700 people who work at Oregon Community Credit Union will transition to a 32-hour workweek while retaining full-time pay and benefits by the
ODOT revealed that Oregon's gas consumption peaked in 2018 — and has slowly decreased in the time since.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to committing several burglaries. Vaugh Michael Hutchins, 41, stole electronics, bicycles and packages from three apartments and seven businesses around the Portland metro area back in 2024. For the charges of three…
The 38-year-old man tried to kidnap a child after arguing with his father over a bike, police said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Gravel roads in the City of Portland can be a real pain and not just for the people who live on them, but for drivers passing through. The city of Portland is re-graveling some of those roads over the next several months, much to the pleasure of local neighbors. Portlander Andrea
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Peak fall foliage has arrived in Portland, as weekend rain and wind could bring the colors down after the first week of November. Portland's most vibrant fall foliage typically occurs during the last week of October and continues through the first week of November. Wet and potentially windy…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police on the Oregon Coast are accused of intentionally subjecting a jail inmate to abuse. In a lawsuit filed last month in U.S. District Court, a Newport resident Connor Brown accuses both Newport police and Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies of violating his civil rights through both…
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging efforts by the Trump administration that could boot hundreds of thousands of Oregonians off of the Oregon Health Plan.
A veteran's son shared his father's struggles with PTSD and Agent Orange during a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund ceremony in Washington, D.C., ahead of a KOIN 6 Veterans Day special airing Sunday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek spoke with reporters Friday, marking the first time she has taken questions since she was elected to serve a second term. Kotek said she is back in this seat because she feels Oregonians chose who was best aligned with their values, and whose vision of the future
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are investigating a crash involving multiple cars and a pedestrian who was seriously injured in Vancouver on Thursday night. At 6 p.m., the Vancouver Police Department said they responded to a crash near Southeast 164th Avenue and 29th Street after a pedestrian was reportedly hit by a…
Terminal Gravity has joined a trend of established Oregon businesses searching for new owners.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — All lanes of I-84 westbound have reopened after a crash on Friday afternoon. Traffic is now returning to normal after the crash occurred near Dodson. The crash happened at Ainsworth State Park, three miles east of Multnomah Falls, just after 1 p.m., the Oregon Department of Transportation said…
A 29-year-old Oregon man, Josh Kalani Cuifici, was arrested on November 6 after barricading himself in a motorhome at a Salem grocery store and resisting police during a standoff.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a man who was found dead in a field near Fairview Parkway on March 19, 2024.
An elevated sneaker wave threat will affect the northern and central Oregon coast and southern Washington coastline from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8.
A Salem man affiliated with a gang was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Thursday for trafficking firearms and controlled substances like fentanyl.
The Multnomah County Circuit Court is allowing the county's lawsuit against some of the largest oil companies in the world to proceed after the companies tried to dismiss the case, which seeks more than $50 billion in damages.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Autumn rains continue to ramp up across western Oregon and southwest Washington starting on Friday. A few pre-dawn sprinkles will dry by sunrise in Portland, but overcast skies remain. The next batch of heavy rain isn't expected to return until the late afternoon hours and will last through…
The Multnomah County Ambulance Service Plan might have some people waiting longer for an ambulance when seconds could be the difference between life and death.
Portland Fire & Rescue is on scene responding to reports of a pedestrian hit by a MAX train near SE 8th and NE Division.
Washington voters chose to bar transgender athletes from girls' school sports under Initiative 638.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Over $40K, gone in the blink of an eye. That’s what happened to one Gresham man after a caller claiming to be a lieutenant with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office told him he’d missed jury duty. When the 79-year-old Steven received the call, he was told he would have to pay
A Tigard man faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison after he tried to sexually exploit his girlfriend before feeling to Thailand to avoid prosecution, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Four people were arrested Thursday after a report of an armed robbery at an apartment complex in Beaverton. Police said they responded to Conestoga Park Apartments at 9900 SW Conestoga Drive in Beaverton around 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 5 after receiving a report of an armed robbery, according to a…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A school security guard was arrested Thursday after a concerned parent accused them of supplying vaping products to students. Ashlynn Smith, 47, was booked into the Cowlitz County Jail in Longview on Nov. 5 and charged with five counts of selling or giving tobacco to a minor, three counts of…
Detectives from The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said they discovered 228 roosters used in a large-scale cockfighting operation at a house northeast of Redmond after obtaining a search warrant following a long-term investigation on Wednesday.
Detectives from The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said they discovered 228 roosters used in a large-scale cockfighting operation at a house northeast of Redmond after obtaining a search warrant following a long-term investigation on Wednesday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Autumn is in full swing, and fall leaves could quickly create cleanup challenges in the days ahead. It's hard enough to clear yards, sidewalks, and streets of fall debris, but it's even harder when wet. Soaking rains are expected to close in on western Oregon and southwest Washington again as…
An Oregon man was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material after federal agents say he flew into Portland International Airport with child porn on his phone last week.
Police alleged the suspects tried to meet up with decoys posing as children aged 14 and 15.
A man accused of laundering over $93 million with drug traffickers through his Springfield business was charged on Thursday after federal agents searched through his home, business, car, and person on Wednesday, the United States attorney said.
After more than 2.5 million acres of land were burned, Oregon fire officials announced the end of the state's 2026 wildfire season on Wednesday.
A Sherwood woman was arrested Wednesday after allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from a local golf course construction company, authorities announced.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon man who was held at knifepoint by his brother is suing police in Albany after they shot him five times. Maverick Lyon, 22, filed the complaint on Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court in the District of Oregon in Eugene against the City of Albany, the individual officers involved
Starting Monday, Portland Bureau of Transportation crews will sweep across the city for their Leaf Day service.
For those seeking bouquets that never die, CJ Hendry offers colorful plush florals made out of fabric.
Nearly 30,000 baby bottle sterilizers sold nationwide by Target, Babylist and others major retails are being recalled over the risk of burn injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
"Criminal" will premiere in two different parts in January 2027.
A third man who was accused of attacking a TriMet bus passenger in 2025 pleaded guilty to one charge earlier this week.
Republican challenger John Braun conceded the race for Washington's 3rd Congressional District to incumbent Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez after she secured nearly 55% of the vote.
Vince Edgar Chavez was indicted in Clackamas County court on charges including attempted murder and kidnapping following the abduction of a 10-year-old girl in Canby, with a preventive hearing scheduled for Dec. 1.
Gilberto Cruz-Castro faces multiple assault charges after allegedly pointing a handgun at two people and striking a third during a party at a Vancouver home.
A federal grand jury has indicted Cedrick Bruce Davis, a 25-year-old Warm Springs man, on multiple assault charges involving the abuse of two children and the strangulation of an intimate partner.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's beloved Strand Bookstore will pay back nearly $1.5 million after improperly applying for and receiving a pandemic-era small business loan even though it wasn't eligible, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced. According to the DOJ, the Strand was ineligible because the owner, Nancy…
A Coos County resident recently filed a lawsuit challenging his 2024 arrest while protesting the Trump administration outside of Coos County commissioner offices.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Detectives are asking for the public's help after a convicted sex offender was recently charged in an online sexual corruption case. Oregon City resident Cody Allen Hinze, 28, was indicted on Nov. 2 on seven counts of luring a minor as well as one count of attempting to commit a felony.
He previously said the clock change was "ridiculous" during a rally in Mississippi last month.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Decreasing clouds and seasonal temperatures return to western Oregon and southwest Washington on Thursday. Wednesday's wet weather comes to an end Thursday as clouds begin to clear by the afternoon hours. The few sun breaks expected across the Willamette Valley will warm temperatures to the…
Nearly two years after a Gladstone woman's murder, her family finally had a chance to speak directly to the man responsible.
A 24-year-old Portland man convicted of multiple sex abuse crimes, including raping two teen girls, will spend 32 years in prison, according to a Multnomah County judge's sentencing on Monday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer as part of a years-long scheme. Christina Klauda, 53, pleaded guilty in federal court on Nov. 4 to one count of bank fraud and two counts of making and subscribing false federal income tax…
Police said two men alleged a security guard at a popular Southeast Portland nightclub assaulted them over the weekend, spurring the club to clarify the event over social media on Wednesday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Parents in Hillsboro are asking for answers after learning a student recently brought a gun to campus. A student at Glencoe High School was found in possession of a handgun at school on Oct. 30, according to a message sent to parents, students and staff by Principal Claudia Ruf. "I find