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Longview Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends with Crash into Columbia River
A high-speed chase that commenced in Washington state and ended dramatically when a vehicle plunged into the Columbia River resulted in the arrest of a Longview man. 27-year-old Jaden James Hays was apprehended on Monday night following a pursuit that escalated to dangerous speeds. Hays was wanted on multiple charges, including robbery and assault stemming from an incident on June 25, as reported by NCWLIFE.
Burn pile ignites field fire near Forest Grove
A burn pile ignited a field fire near Forest Grove on Tuesday, July 2, authorities reported. At 12:43 p.m., Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in the 6600 block of Northwest Kansas City Road in rural Washington County. Crews arrived within 10 minutes of being dispatched, finding a cut crimson clover field ablaze in two areas. Responders encircled the perimeter with a four-wheel apparatus and doused the...
OHSU Fires Group of Telehealth Nurses It Lauded During COVID-19
As part of wide-ranging job cuts, Oregon Health & Science University this week cut a telehealth nursing unit set up during the COVID-19 pandemic that was featured on the OHSU Foundation website for its service to people across the state. OHSU started the Connected Care Center on March 30, 2020,...
Warriors Hire Former Blazers Coach Terry Stotts as Lead Assistant
The Golden State Warriors are hiring former Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Terry Stotts as their lead assistant coach under Steve Kerr, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Former NBA star Jerry Stackhouse will join Kerr and Stotts on the Warriors bench. Stackhouse has served as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors and the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores of the NCAA.
Washington County detectives believe man's 1996 disappearance and separate, unsolved homicide are connected
PORTLAND, Ore. — Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff's Officer are seeking information on two decades-old cases they believe are related: the disappearance of a man and the unsolved murder of another. 52-year-old Paul St. Claire disappeared in 1996. He was living in the Portland metro area when he...
To concertgoers' delight, 13 Nights on the River in St. Helens will run through August
Those who enjoy 13 Nights on the River will be pleased to hear that the Thursday concert series will continue through Aug. 29. That’s the word from the city of St. Helens as they announced a continuation of the event, which this year is being held at McCormick Park because of construction at the waterfront along the Columbia River. The event features free live music 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....
Man shot to death by officers had ‘replica airsoft gun,’ officials say
A man who was shot to death by multiple Vancouver Police officers after he allegedly pointed a gun at people in a McDonald's parking lot was found to be using a "modified replica airsoft gun" at the time, officials said.
85-year-old Beaverton man found safe after reported missing
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Beaverton man has been found about an hour after being reported missing on Tuesday afternoon. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office did not give more details. Richard “Dick” Waite, 85, of Beaverton was reported missing on July 2, 2024, at about 3:45 p.m.
Burn bans announced for major areas in Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Days ahead of an excessive heat warning for the Portland metro rolling into the weekend, regional officials announced burn bans are either in effect immediately or in the coming days. At this time, both Portland and Washington County have burn bans in place. A burn ban takes effect in Clackamas County […]
Multnomah County prepares to open cooling spaces as forecasts predict triple-digit heat wave
Multnomah County is gearing up to help people in the Portland area stay cool as the region’s tame summer weather is expected to shift into triple-digit temperatures over the Fourth of July weekend. County officials have yet to announce where and when they will set up cooling centers, but...
Portland fire marshal announces citywide burn ban, effective immediately
Portland Fire & Rescue officials announced on Tuesday afternoon that the fire marshal had issued a citywide burn ban due to the fire risk posed by imminent hot weather and a lack of forecasted rain. The burn ban is expected to last through the summer. If you purchase a product...
Pilot hurt in small plane crash in Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE Ore. (KPTV) - The pilot of a small airplane was hurt Tuesday afternoon when they crashed at Scappoose airport. Oregon State Police, the Scappoose Fire District, and Scappoose Police were at the scene. The airport was closed while police investigated the crash. No other details were immediately available. This...
What to Do in Portland (July 3-9, 2024)
Celebrate the Fourth of July (and the 5th, 6th and 7th of July) at the 36th anniversary of Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival. Founded in 1988, this four-day festival features a lineup of 64-plus blues, soul, funk and R&B artists—with headliners that include Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Greensky Bluegrass, Lucinda Williams, Margo Price, St. Paul and The Broken Bones; plus performances from local legends like Curtis Salgado, Mel Brown and Norman Sylvester. Oh, and there’ll be food and beverages from plenty of the Rose City’s finest food trucks, wineries and breweries. Yeah, we can get behind patriotism for the sake of the blues. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Parkway, waterfrontbluesfest.com. All day Thursday–Sunday, July 4–7. $150+.
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