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Portland man fights neighborhood crime with art, droids and stormtroopers
PORTLAND, Ore. — There is a place in Portland guarded by droids and storm troopers. This is Robot Alley. One part art installation. One part high tech fortification. 100% Robert Fortney's invention. "I'm having so much fun doing this that I have to remind myself to get back to...
Rockstar Energy Open brings Portland's skate scene to the big stage on day one
Competition at the Rockstar Energy Open began Friday, Aug. 23 at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, bringing some of the best skateboarders in the world to the Rose City. Local skater Alex Lobasyuk, 24, qualified for the competition in a unique way. The Open conducted a “Video Qualifier Series” where anyone could submit their tape to be invited to the Street portion of the event. Lobasyuk was one...
Lake Oswego resident, Oregon delegate expresses enthusiasm after Democratic Party convention
On the heels of what was a historically significant month in American politics and the direction of the Democratic Party, Lake Oswego resident Diane Grover served as an Oregon delegate in the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois this week. She described the excitement of the event — which celebrated the selection of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominee in the presidential election — as palpable and magical. ...
VIDEO: Possible funnel cloud spotted in Portland Friday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Friday evening’s heavy rain and stormy weather may have produced a funnel cloud along the Columbia River. Possible funnel cloud seen near PDX Friday, August 23, 2024 (courtesy Rob Richards) KOIN 6 news has obtained images of the possible funnel cloud formation in northeast...
Pilots' Match Against Baylor Moved to Saturday
HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Portland Pilots Women's Soccer's match against the Baylor Bears at the OUTRIGGER Invitational in Hawaii has been moved to Saturday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. PT. The move comes due to incoming inclement weather. The Pilots are off to a strong start this year, posting a solid...
Fred Meyer Workers Vote to Strike
Portland-area union members allege workplace violations, rescind their endorsement of a planned Albertson’s-Kroger merger. Around 4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer employees might be days away from walking off the job. Employees belonging to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 555 voted last week to authorize a strike for alleged unfair...
‘A mess from start to finish’: Artists at WasabiCon in Portland say conditions at convention made them sick
PORTLAND, Ore. — Organizers of WasabiCon PDX, an annual anime, gaming, and cosplay convention in downtown Portland, are apologizing for moving artists and vendors into the parking garage of a hotel. Many artists who spoke to KGW said the filthy, poorly-ventilated and smelly conditions made them sick and resulted in dirt, grime, and vermin getting into their belongings.
Fall Previews: Wilsonville girls cross country
Coach: David Barkley 2023 results: First at the Northwest Oregon Conference district meet 2024 team: Senior Jadyn Kipe (sixth at the 2023 NWOC district meet and 24th at state), senior Sophie Dyer (ninth at district, 69th at state), junior Cleo Christie, freshman Georgia Black, freshman Alix Koehler. 2024 outlook: The Wildcats are the returning champions,...
‘We’re struggling down here’: New mobile police unit planned for Portland’s Old Town neighborhood
More police are coming to Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. Starting in September, the bureau will set up a mobile office by Northwest 3rd Avenue and Davis Street, as well as leave a parked police vehicle near the Lan Su Chinese Garden. It's all part of Mayor Ted Wheeler’s new...
St. Helens local named TOPS Oregon King
For many, losing weight may seem like a daunting task, but it might be a little easier if you don't have to go through it alone. St. Helens local Kenneth Law can attest that losing weight can be easier with help along the way. Law lost more than 42 pounds since first joining the non-profit TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non–commercial weight loss, education, and support organization in January 2020. ...
Port of Portland finds sustaining cargo container terminal would require millions in state subsidies — and lots more business
The Port of Portland on Friday gave Gov. Tina Kotek a report that explains what’s needed to keep container operations at Terminal 6 open for the long haul. Its answer: millions in state funding, a renewed push to find a private-sector operator and lots of new customers. The port...
Woodburn football ready to orchestrate bounce back season in 2024
It was a rough outing for Woodburn football in 2023. The Bulldogs finished at the bottom of the standings in a grueling Mid-Willamette Conference, which featured six of the top-15 teams in the state rankings. In its first year back in Class 5A, it seemed like everything that could have gone wrong for Woodburn did. Thrust into arguably the toughest conference in the classification, injuries plagued the season, resulting in...
Lan Su Chinese Garden vandalism addressed in Mayor Wheeler public safety plan
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and other city leaders have announced a plan to address public safety near the Lan Su Chinese Garden and Old Town neighborhood. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/lan-su-chinese-garden-old-town-public-safety-vandalism/
Portland Jewish groups say they're facing a rise of antisemitism
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland man, Domagoj Patkovic, was put behind bars this week for allegedly making bomb threats against various Jewish hospitals. Jewish members of the greater Portland area are expressing their sorrow. “I feel very sad, and I feel I was shocked to read it, and...
How investigators took down three major drug rings in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland region has been grappling with a drug crisis for years now, and while the upcoming policy switch to recriminalize possession of hard drugs and set up new deflection programs is getting a lot of attention, there are also efforts underway to try to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs, tackling the problem at its source.
Portland Middle School Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Luring a Minor
Portland, Ore. — A Hosford Middle School math teacher was arrested Friday on charges of luring a minor, according to the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Craig Douglas-Meyers, 38, was taken into custody at his Northeast Portland home after an investigation that began in mid-July. He is currently being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center.
ODHS looking for teen missing since June in Portland
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Officials are asking for help to find a teenager who went missing from Portland in June, they announced Friday. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, 16-year-old Izabel “Olive” Bland has been missing since June 5 and officials said they believe she is in danger.
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