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Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of Human Services after woman’s death in Sandy
The Oregon Department of Human Services is facing another examination of its policies and practices — this time following the death of an elderly woman with dementia who wandered away from a long-term care facility in Sandy and died outside alone on a winter day. Ki Soon Hyun’s body was found in the woods on Christmas day. An investigation by Oregon’s long-term care ombudsman faulted the agency in her death...
Family of the murdered couple addresses the court during the defendants’ sentencing
The families of Malinda Moore, 28, and Brent Roscoe, 36, finally had the opportunity to confront the two women responsible for the murders, 18 months after the tragic incident occurred. As Riley Franke and Camryn Chase awaited their sentencing, the Lucas County Common Pleas courtroom was filled with fourteen members...
Preorders open for new Oregon license plate design
OREGON – Oregon is set to get what might be its cutest license plate design yet … a Puffin Plate. The Oregon Coast Aquarium opened voucher sales for a new license plate that it says should “fit the bill.”. The Puffin Plate was designed by Cam Mullins...
Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find
Hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure and services along the Oregon Coast and in parts of the Columbia River Gorge are at risk of repeat flooding if nothing is done to rapidly curb greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change, scientists find. An analysis of flood risks around the U.S. under various climate change scenarios was […] The post Coast, Columbia River at risk of flooding from climate change, sea level rise, scientists find appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon’s LGBTQ Hate Crimes Surge During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
DMV Patrons Are Pissed Off By the Restroom at Mall 205
ADDRESS: 9900 SE Washington St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Tenants aren’t happy. Earlier this month, WW devoted its cover story to examining the fate of Portland’s most famous zombie mall, Lloyd Center. It’s been repurposed as a hub for Portland’s burgeoning DIY scene after its owners slashed tenants’ rent.
Top Chef Judge and Celebrity Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dead at 49 After Drowning Accident
Acclaimed chef Naomi Pomeroy, who competed on Top Chef Masters and served as a guest judge on Top Chef, has died at the age of 49.James B. Sikking, of Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, Dead at 90 Pomeroy drowned while inner-tubing on Portland’s Willamette River with her husband Kyle Linden Webster earlier this month, her family says. A fast-moving current flipped over their flotilla, and Webster made it safely back to shore, but Pomeroy did not. Her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy rose to fame as the chef of the Portland restaurant Beast, which earned her a prestigious James...
Non-Alcoholic Drink-Finding App BuzzCutt Brings Back Booze-Free LGBTQ+ Pride Party
BuzzCutt, the drink-finding app for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages that WW highlighted in 2023, has grown into a national presence for anyone with a smartphone. But Portland and the LGBTQ+ community hold a special place in the hearts of founders Sarah and Olivia Sears. “It really just put us on...
Block left vacant for 50 years in Portland's historic Albina neighborhood to gain new life
PORTLAND, Ore. — After nearly five decades, a block of dirt and dry grass in North Portland is being returned to Portland’s Black community and will become a site with over 100 affordable homes. The Williams & Russel project looks to create 85 affordable apartments, 20 townhomes for...
Grade the Trade: Blazers move Robert Williams III to balance out roster
The Portland Trail Blazers solved their guard logjam problem by trading away Malcolm Brogdon and picks for Deni Avdija. However, now they have another issue to solve from a roster balance standpoint: having four centers on their team. It's a good problem to have - the Blazers landed UConn center...
Water is flowing again at Portland’s iconic Ira Keller Fountain
The Ira Keller Fountain in downtown Portland has been reactivated after a year of repairs to its internal pump system, allowing locals to once again enjoy the iconic water feature during the summer months.
Two people killed in Morrison Bridge crash identified
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The two people who were killed in a crash on the Morrison Bridge were identified on Tuesday afternoon. On Thursday, a crash left two people dead on the Morrison Bridge and Southeast Water Avenue. A motorcycle had crashed and the rider and passenger were thrown over the barrier, into a parking lot below.
‘Ramming the crap out of them’: Southeast Portland arcade owner repeatedly rams truck into suspected burglar's getaway car
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Southeast Portland arcade was burglarized in broad daylight Monday morning, in which one of the suspected burglars pointed a gun at one of the arcade owners to get away after the owner started ramming his truck into their vehicle. This all happened in a residential...
Frustrations grow over homeless camps in Lents
PORTLAND, Ore. — Seven months after a KATU News report on a massive homeless camp in Southeast Portland, neighbors say it's now even worse. Mark Dahl told KATU's Angelica Thornton he believes the city is ignoring the Lents Neighborhood. "We requested you come out here for a reason," said...
Neighborhood 'sheriff' who tried to screen homeless campers stabbed to death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Less than a year ago, KATU interviewed a man living on Southeast Clinton Street who was trying to stabilize the homeless camping situation in his neighborhood by screening people and letting those who "passed" set up camp. On Tuesday, we learned he was stabbed to death on his street.
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