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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...
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...
‘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.
PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting
Portland General Electric was a no-show for a meeting with Jefferson County Friday, which is dealing with a $1.8 million tax mistake by the utility. But districts did receive some good news. PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting, but good news comes with $500K grant. PGE was a...
‘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...
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...
Oregon Humane Society hosting pet adoption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — If you're looking to expand the family, this may be your lucky weekend. The Oregon Humane Society is hosting an adoption promotion. This will be happening at its Portland and Salem locations. If you're interested, pets who have been at the shelter for more than...
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...
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.
The Normandale Park gunman left her paralyzed. In death, she took back control
Deg spent the last six months of her life getting ready to say goodbye to it. She organized a birthday party, her 32nd, and told everyone she wanted to hear jokes at her own expense. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
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