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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.
Power restored in North Portland after as many as 30K Pacific Power customers were without power
PORTLAND, Ore. — Power was restored to most Pacific Power customers by around noon Tuesday, according to Pacific Power's outages map, after as many as 30,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning in North Portland. That initial number dropped to about 9,000 customers and then about 3,000 as power...
“Doesn’t Change Anything for Me”- 76ers’ Rookie Adem Bona Speaks Out After Donovan Clingan’s Poster Dunk Over Him
Donovan Clingan, the rookie phenom of the Portland Trail Blazers, had a disappointing debut in the summer league, with his team losing 83-77 to the San Antonio Spurs. However, the 20-year-old player made a comeback in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers, impressing everyone with a massive poster dunk over Philadelphia 76ers forward Adem Bona. His incredible move thrilled the audience and excitedly made his teammates jump out of their seats.
NW Portland’s lavish 1893 Queen Anne house is for sale at $1,695,000. See inside
People pass by a handsome Victorian-era house in Portland’s Nob Hill neighborhood, and some stop to snap a photo. Classic Queen Anne architectural adornments draw attention, from the custom spindles on the front railings to the decorative siding above the bay windows. Few passersby know the 1893 Nathan Loeb...
Oregon Humane Society helps rescue 19 dogs in the path of the Larch Creek Fire
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Humane Society says it helped rescue 19 dogs from a remote area in the path of the Larch Creek Fire, assisted by The Dalles Police Department’s animal control officer and the Columbia Gorge Humane Society. The OHS said in a Facebook post Monday that the fire “was heading their The post Oregon Humane Society helps rescue 19 dogs in the path of the Larch Creek Fire appeared first on KTVZ.
Portland police struggle to stop dangerous street takeovers: ‘They’re growing more bold by the day’
Portland police remain overwhelmed by illegal street takeovers, despite new laws that target participants and aid efforts to stop them, the Police Bureau said. The bureau has seen a “dramatic increase” in street takeovers since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Lt. Chadd Stensgaard, who oversees Portland Police Bureau missions against the events.
2011 Keizer murder case returns to court for second retrial
During opening arguments Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of murdering his wife, Peter Zielinski's defense attorney contended he killed Lisa Zielinski in an episode of "extreme emotional defense" and asked the jury to find him guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter. Zielinski was twice convicted of murdering his...
My predictions for Oregon’s 2024 football schedule
Here are my predictions for Oregon's 2024 football season. Oregon's first run through the Big 10 will begin in just over one month's time. For the first time in since 2019, the Ducks will play in the month of August with FCS Idaho on the docket first on Aug. 31.
Oregon State Beavers countdown to kickoff: At No. 46, two all-time running backs
The Oregon State Beavers start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho State. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Beavers whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 46: Running backs Bill Enyart and...
Micah McDowell Selected In 17th Round By Miami
FORT WORTH, Texas – Oregon State infielder Micah McDowell has been selected in the 17th round, 514th overall, by the Miami Marlins Tuesday in the MLB First-Year Player Draft. McDowell played in 147 career games for the Beavers from 2020-24, starting in 131. He batted .307 with 123 runs...
OSU SB: Gutierrez, Weir Sign for ’25 Season
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Head coach Laura Berg and the Oregon State softball program have added a pair of student-athletes ahead of the 2025 season: Sam Gutierrez and Maddy Weir. San Diego, Calif. (Eastern New Mexico/Newman (Kan.)) Making the move from a pair of Division II institutions – Eastern New...
Corvallis man facing assault charges for allegedly attacking man with garden shears
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A Corvallis man is facing charges of assault after allegedly using gardening shears to attack a person, according to court records. According to documents filed with the Benton County Circuit Court, on July 15, Luke Thomas Ludwig, 38, was charged with several crimes including second-degree assault. Court documents allege that Ludwig had used gardening shears to physically injure another man in an incident on July 13. Court records also allege that Ludwig had attacked a woman on July 3, although those records make no mention of gardening shears or any other deadly weapon.
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: New details on Green Hill Road grass fire; Cottage Grove murder victim's friends and family speak out
Officials are providing some more information on a grass fire that scorched more than 100 acres and caused evacuations in west Eugene. Also, friends and family of a Cottage Grove woman found murdered are speaking about her life. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
Fire crews battle blaze off McKenzie View Drive
Fire crews rushed late Tuesday to a fire burning near the McKenzie River north of Springfield. Amid red flag conditions, crews from multiple agencies were on the scene at about 7:30 p.m., working to keep the fire from cresting a nearby hill to the north. Burning trees could be seen...
Don Johnson Jr., former high school football coach, Ducks recruiting coordinator dies
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A former Portland area high school football coach, as well as an Oregon Ducks football recruiting director, Don Johnson Jr., has died at the age of 49. His son, a collegiate wide receiver who last played at UT Martin, confirmed the news via social media on Tuesday morning.
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