Portland News

Four teens hurt in shooting
KXL-AM Portland
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:55:50 GMT

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Zone still gone, but Potter pledges prostitution prosecution
The Bee
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:51:32 GMT

A year after Portland City Council stripped cops of their street prostitution-fighting "Prostitution Free Zone" ordinance, street sex has exploded along 82nd Avenue.

Woman killed after car hits light pole
KATU-TV Portland
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:40:20 GMT

A 26-year-old woman was killed when her car struck a light pole in northwest Portland Friday night.

Portland man killed in Beaverton wreck
KATU
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:29:11 GMT

Police believe a man ran a red light and crashed into a pickup at a Beaverton intersection, killing the other driver early Monday.

City to Pay $200,000 for Police Slaying of Dennis Young
Willamette Week
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:30:45 GMT

The City Council will vote Wednesday on a $200,000 settlement for the family of Dennis Young, killed by Portland Police Lt.

9,200 attend Portland Marathon
K103
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:15:28 GMT

An estimated 9,200 people hit the streets for the 2008 Portland Marathon Sunday.

Eastmoreland neighbors appeal Reed College victory on use of Parker House mansion
The Oregonian
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:08:03 GMT

A years-long dispute over a mansion across from Reed College isn't over yet. A leader of the Eastmoreland Neighborhood Association is asking the Portland City Council to overturn a decision that would allow ...

Police Seize Taser, Handgun And Cocaine In Drug Arrests
WCSH 6 Portland
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:57:00 GMT

The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency says police have arrested three people and seized nine ounces of cocaine, cash, and a handgun and Taser in Portland.

Mayor Tom Potter announces $200,000 settlement to family of man shot by police lieutenant
The Oregonian
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:49:37 GMT

Portland Mayor Tom Potter announced today that at his direction, the city has agreed to a $200,000 settlement with the family of Dennis Young, who was shot to death on Jan.

Police seek man after domestic dispute, shooting in SE Portland
The Oregonian
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:35:43 GMT

A 20-year-old man wanted in connection with a late afternoon domestic disturbance and shooting eluded a police during a four-hour search in Southeast Portland.

Great time to check out season transformation
KEX-AM Portland
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:08:24 GMT

Oregon's rural and urban forests are starting their amazing fall transformation as foliage on trees and plants leaves change color.

Portland agrees to settle police victim's death
Statesman Journal
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:47:28 GMT

Portland Mayor Tom Potter says the city has agreed to pay $200,000 to the mother and two sons of a man shot to death by a Portland police officer.

Task force dissenters say new dog kennel law has no teeth
Spotlightnews.net
Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:30:03 GMT

Picture it: you've been living in idyllic Columbia County for five years, enjoying the peace and quiet when the new neighbors move in with their dogs - all 70 of them.

Shots fired, SERT called out
KXL-AM Portland
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:21:17 GMT

The Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Response Team was scrambled out to Powell Boulevard for a case involving gunshots Thursday afternoon, police said.

Portland Greek Festival comes to life
KEX-AM Portland
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:14:47 GMT

The 57th Portland Greek Festival comes to life this weekend with lots of traditional food, music, dance and shopping.

Meltdown gums up the works for Oregon bonds
Statesman Journal
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:57:07 GMT

The Wall Street meltdown has made its way to Main Street in Oregon - or, in Portland's case, Naito Parkway.

Troutdale woman arrested in Dottya s robbery
Theoutlookonline.com
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:39:57 GMT

Troutdale Police arrested a local woman in connection with the armed robbery of Dotty's at 27054 S.E. Stark St.

House fire displaces family
KXL-AM Portland
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:33:02 GMT

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Portland Jazz Festival: SAVED
Willamette Week
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:26:05 GMT

I spent a lot of time at last year's Portland Jazz Festival. Not only was it packed with fine, adventurous music , but it unveiled the Portland Jazz Orchestra as a year-round, fest-supported ensemble.

Criminal trial over death of nursing home patient opens
Oregonlive.com
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:08:20 GMT

Opening statements began today in the trial of a nursing-home supervisor accused of waiting five days before sending a 59-year-old resident to the hospital even though prosecutors say she was screaming in pain ...