MultCo. leaders face backlash from local businesses over drug deflection program ( www.koin.com )
"The deflection program—spearheaded by Chair Vega Pederson among other county leaders—would allow people caught using drugs to avoid arrest and possibly walk away without mandated treatment when House Bill 4002 goes into effect on Sept. 1."...
Portland-area patients may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis infections after possible protocol violation ( www.koin.com )
Portland planners recommend approval of new concert venue in Central Eastside ( www.koin.com )
Not a bad location. Makes 3 empty lots actually usable, has good access from the freeway so shouldn't be slamming local access....
Olympic rock climbers train at Portland Rock Gym prior to Paris ( www.koin.com )
Two Portland sites join LGBTQ+ landmarks in National Register of Historic Places ( www.koin.com )
Authorities locate propane truck driver who left trailer that exploded on I-5 ( www.koin.com )
"Because the fire was not caused by a crash, authorities said no law would require the driver to remain at the scene and exchange information with police."
Officials rescue 28 riders trapped upside-down at Oaks Amusement Park ( www.koin.com )
'Party Bus' banned from professional bull riding after frightening escape ( www.koin.com )
Portland forecloses on Gordon's Fireplace building, other 'nuisance' properties ( www.koin.com )
A developer HAD plans for the building years ago, but I think when Covid gutted the office space market, that all fell apart.
Man accused of shooting several Portland properties arrested ( www.koin.com )
(The WRX guy)
8 arrested as protest disrupts Grand Floral Parade ( www.koin.com )
Waterfront Blues Festival releases hour-by-hour line-up for 2024 (July 4 - 7) ( www.koin.com )
Man stops officer, arrested for allegedly stabbing another man in downtown Portland ( www.koin.com )
"Officer! Officer! Three guys are chasing me!"...
Portland Art Museum ranks no. 3 among North America’s most underrated museums ( www.koin.com )
Portland police identify 3 men accused of pickpocketing Costco, WinCo shoppers on multiple occasions ( www.koin.com )
Man arrested, accused of carrying shotgun in a guitar case in Portland park ( www.koin.com )
Huzzah! Oregon Renaissance Faire back for feasting, jousting (June 1-2, 8-9, and 15-16.) ( www.koin.com )
Protesters vandalize Portland State office, Pioneer Courthouse Square ( www.koin.com )
Around 6:30 p.m. a group of pro-Palestinian protesters — plus some that were dressed in all black — left the South Park blocks and started marching through Downtown Portland....
Portland-area shops to support during Independent Bookstore Day ( www.koin.com )
Amber Alert issued; Ex-Yakima cop wanted for murder ( www.koin.com )
Taco Bell bringing back fan-favorite item with Portland-made sauce ( www.koin.com )
Secret Aardvark’s “Serrabanero Ranch” sauce....
Body found floating in the Willamette River near OMSI ( www.koin.com )
Eastbank Esplanade just cannot catch a break......
Buffalo Wild Wings closes in downtown Portland ( www.koin.com )
"The sports bar at SW 4th and Morrison closed Thursday. Bar officials said the City of Portland gave them no choice but to close after they’ve sought increased security for employees and customers for 4 years. And they said the city is not interested in discussing the problems with them."
MAX Blue Line to temporarily suspend service in Gresham (4/7 to 4/14) ( www.koin.com )
