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Oregon wildfires off to a ‘very aggressive start’, Gov. Kotek warns
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, with over 100 wildfires burning across the state, requiring the deployment of firefighters from other states and the National Guard to combat the growing number of fires.
Lawmakers call for removal of Oregon chiropractic board member after Trump assassination post
Oregon Republican lawmakers are calling on Governor Tina Kotek to remove Cass McLeod-Skinner from her role as director of the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners after re-posting a message about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on social media.
Level 3 ‘Go Now’ evacuations set for Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County
The Battle Mountain Complex Fire in Umatilla County has prompted new evacuation notices, with Level 3 "Go Now" evacuations in effect for the entire area south of FS Road 52, five miles east of Highway 395 South and down to County Line.
PHOTOS: Shots fired, fire started during Cully home standoff ends with arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man is in custody following a shooting and apartment fire within a Cully neighborhood residence Friday morning. That suspect has been identified as 29-year-old Portland resident David B. Peer III, who has been accused of multiple crimes, including arson and weapon-related charges. Multiple guns were also seized during the arrest. […]
Activist Ammon Bundy declares bankruptcy
Ammon Bundy, the far-right activist who led the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in eastern Oregon, has declared bankruptcy after loss in a defamation suit against an Idaho hospital last year required him to pay over $50 million in damages.
Cin-Emma Extra: Queer cult classics
Ahead of the Portland Pride Festival parade - and overall eruption of rainbow that will be emblazoned downtown this weekend - KOIN 6 resident movie buff Emma Jerome is paying homage to cult classic queer films which have become mainstays over the years, plus a few places you can check them out locally.
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