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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.
Largest Habitat for Humanity project planned for Southwest Portland
Work is starting on Habitat for Humanity’s largest affordable housing community in Portland, which will be built in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Gooseberry Trails will include 52 homes built on 5 acres purchased at a steep discount from the Greater Portland Bible Church in Southwest Portland. When completed, the project will house over 185 people. It will be built on the church’s lower parking lot and some adjacent land, and will include a play area and retain most of a natural area that buffers the property...
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.
Projected Blazers depth chart, starting lineup, and rotation entering 2024 preseason
Last season, the Portland Trail Blazers finished with the worst record in the Western Conference at 21-61. They struggled to find consistency with 41 different starting lineup combinations. Portland should have an improved roster due to players returning from injuries, internal player progression, and the additions of Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan. Still, it will be challenging for them to make a playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.
Health officials warn public to avoid North Santiam River due to cyanotoxins
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday evening that people should avoid getting in the North Santiam River due to the presence of cyanotoxins. OHA issued a healthy advisory for the North Santiam River from the confluence with the South Santiam River up to the mouth of the Little North Fork Santiam River in Mehama and a precautionary advisory for the North Santiam River from Mehama upstream to and including Big Cliff Reservoir and Detroit Reservoir.
Oregon wildfire spotted near Blue River east of Eugene
A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon off state route 126 in the Cascade Range, sending a plume of smoke above the evergreens amid high temperatures and red flag warnings across western Oregon. Smoke was reported just after 1 p.m. north of Blue River Reservoir, about 50 miles east of Eugene.
Albany woman killed in two-vehicle, head-on Linn County crash
CORVALLIS, Ore.—A two-vehicle crash on Highway 34 east of Corvallis on Wednesday killed one driver and seriously injured another on Monday morning, according to the Oregon State Police. OSP officials said they responded shortly before noon on July 15 to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 34 near milepost 4...
Linn County deputies looking for missing Tangent twins
TANGENT, Ore. – Linn County deputies are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of two 14-year-old girls who went missing from Tangent earlier in July. The Linn County Sheriff’s Office said deputies are trying to find Emma and Mary Parmele, 14-year-old twin sisters who deputies said went missing in the week of July 8. Deputies said the Parmele sisters ran away from their home in Tangent, and their whereabouts are still unknown. LCSO deputies said it is possible they are in the Eugene area.
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.
Oregon Football’s Mount Rushmore
In commemorating the end of the Pac-12, West Coast college football insider Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News shared his football Mount Rushmore for each Pac-12 school plus a head coach. Mr. FishDuck goes way back with this theme, and took some time from his study of game boosting services to agree with much of what Wilner arrived at.
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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