City of Portland, Oregon, including governance, community, and law enforcement news
A Portland man was arrested after police discovered his deceased mother’s body hidden in a freezer, allegedly to continue collecting her Social Security benefits — a grim reflection of economic desperation and failed safety nets.
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A person was killed early Monday in a Southeast Portland shooting, as the city continues to grapple with persistent violence and the urgent need for systemic reform.
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Fear of ICE enforcement is rippling from Portland to Cowlitz County, where immigrant families and allies are organizing for safety and solidarity amid escalating federal actions.
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Hundreds gathered outside Portland’s ICE facility after the police killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota, linking local activism to national demands for accountability.
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A new city-commissioned market study suggests Portland can’t sustain both a renovated Keller Auditorium and a new Broadway-scale venue at PSU, tipping the balance toward the university project and leaving the beloved Keller’s future in doubt.
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter told KOIN 6 that the Crespo‑Gonzalez family 'did everything right,' reinforcing that they entered the U.S. legally through CBP One and complied with immigration rules before being detained near a Portland hospital.
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A Portland woman was convicted on all charges after her Great Dane-Mastiff mixes fatally attacked a young boy, underscoring the legal and moral responsibilities of pet ownership.
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Portland police say they are still searching for the suspect accused of shooting two PPB officers on Jan. 19, 2026. Here’s what’s confirmed so far and what regional residents should keep in mind.
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A protest demanding Portland revoke the ICE facility’s land-use approval disrupted a Wednesday night council meeting, leading to removals from City Hall and reported pepper spray use outside. The incident raises regional questions about protest rights and government force.
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Portland is extending morning hours at several emergency overnight shelters through Jan. 25 as temperatures drop below freezing. The move highlights a regional reality: when nights turn deadly cold, access to warmth is a public survival issue—one Cowlitz County still addresses through a patchwork system.
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