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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon City resident Vince Edgar Chavez, 36, is facing a federal charge after kidnapping a 10-year-old girl last week, officials say. In the early morning of October 28, the 10-year-old girl was reported missing from her Canby home. Her 12-year-old sister was also attacked with a hammer…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — New details are emerging in the case of the missing Utah teenager who was recently found in Oregon. In a complaint filed Nov. 2 in U.S. District Court in the District of Utah, 39-year-old Adam Hunter Harmel is charged with transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity after a
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Near-seasonal temperatures are expected to last as the next round of rain arrives in Portland on Wednesday afternoon. Early morning fog will fade to a brief amount of sunshine, then clouds return. The mostly dry skies that will start Wednesday off will fade to rain showers by the late…
Authorities believe Wieland killed his mother-in-law out of fear she would report him for starting a fire while his family was asleep.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Of the 12 candidates running to represent Portland City Council District 4, only three will earn a seat. Early counts suggest that incumbents Olivia Clark, Mitch Green, and Eric Zimmerman are leading the race, according to the latest data from the Multnomah County Elections Office. District 4…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The ballots are in, and it’s beginning to be clear who will represent Portland City Council District 3. The top-ranked candidates as of 7 a.m. Wednesday are Steve Novick, Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo, according to the latest data from the Multnomah County Elections Office. Portland…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man pleaded guilty to a scheme involving stealing funds from SNAP and EBT cards in Oregon and Washington. Andy Robert Perovici caused more than $550,000 in losses to public assistance benefits in an operation that included using skimming devices to steal card information at stores in…
On Election night, voters will end the seven candidate race for Multnomah County District 2 Commissioner.
Voters are deciding who will replace the current Multnomah County Chair, Jessica Vega Pederson, to represent Oregon’s most populous county.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington man pleaded guilty this week after he defrauded a Portland resident out of more than $333,000. Vancouver resident Rithy Ham, 45, pleaded guilty on Nov. 2 to one count of wire fraud and one count of money laundering following his indictment by a federal grand jury in Portland earlier
A Lincoln County Circuit Court judge sentenced a man to 100 months in prison last Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of luring, drugging, and then sexually assaulting a 16-year-old.
Less than a week after a mid-air helicopter crash killed three people in McMinnville, a formal precession for the 38-year-old pilot who lost his life will happen on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
NEWBERG, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon's youth football season came to end this past weekend for many teams, and for Newberg, they had a perfect end to their 2026 campaign. Yes, they beat their rival Sherwood, but it wasn’t that that made their ending spectacular. “On a scale of one to 10, 10 being the best,
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Incumbent Democrat Suzanne Bonamici has won re-election for U.S. Representative for Oregon's 1st Congressional District after going head-to-head against Republican challenger Barbara J. Kahl. As of 8:22 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for Bonamici. The Oregon Secretary of State's…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Democrat Janelle Bynum has been reelected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Oregon's 5th District against Republican challenger Patti Adair. As of 10:24 p.m., the Associated Press called the race for Bynum. According to the Oregon Secretary of State's website, Bynum secured 55% of the…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Incumbent Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz, representing Oregon's 2nd Congressional District 2, is going toe-to-toe with a Democrat vying to take his seat, Chris Beck. Bentz, a former farmer and attorney, says he is pro-Trump, pro-life and backs everything from business advocacy to 2nd…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Incumbent U.S. Senator for Oregon Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, has won re-election amid competitors from other parties throwing their hats in the ring. On Tuesday, the Associated Press called the race, declaring Merkley the winner. As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Merkley swept nearly 57% of the more than…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, the Democratic incumbent for Oregon's District 3 for the House of Representatives and a former doctor, has won re-election amid Republican challenger Loran Ayles. As of 8:12 p.m., Dexter was declared by the Associated Press as the winner. The Oregon Secretary of…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, a Democrat, is hoping for a re-election for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District even as Republican David Russ is vying for the same seat. Salinas, who is also listed as an Independent, is a former Oregon State Representative. She is advocating for affordable housing…
Gluesenkamp Perez said her campaign "overcame the largest spending gap of any House race in the country."
On Election Day, Oregon voters are faced with a re-match, deciding between incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek or Republican State Senator Christine Drazan for the governor's seat.
A residential care facility in La Pine caught fire Monday afternoon, deputies from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office said.
Projections from Decision Desk HQ show that the Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate Tuesday after a landslide of victories in key battleground states.
A Clackamas County jury convicted a Tacoma man police caught during a sex-trafficking sting of promoting prostitution last week, according to The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office.
(AP) -- A frantic 911 call from the man who fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school last month was released Tuesday to The Associated Press through a public records request. In a tense call lasting a little more than a minute, Kaylub Giamanco told the 911 operator
President Donald Trump has endorsed John Braun in a last-minute announcement on Election Day as voters in Washington's 3rd Congressional District finish filling out their ballots.
Raymond Paul Anthony Gonzalez was taken into custody in Tualatin on Monday afternoon following a high-risk arrest involving flash-bang devices over a felony fourth-degree assault charge.
A popular bar in Southeast Portland suffered minor damage from a rooftop fire early Tuesday morning that investigators believe was caused by an exterior furnace heating exposed wood on the patio.
A Washington man was arrested on Tuesday morning by Kelso police detectives with a SWAT team after authorities said he threatened a Cowlitz County judicial candidate.
Voters in Oregon and Washington have until 8 p.m. today to drop off their ballots or utilize available services like same-day registration in Washington and ballot tracking in both states.
Forecasters and prediction markets give Democrats strong odds to sweep Congress, but past polling misses loom.
Voters on Election Day can choose to undervote by leaving certain contests blank or utilize write-in options where permitted, such as in Maryland during general elections.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A weak system off the coast of California has brushed the western portion of Oregon this morning. Early rain showers will taper with mostly to partly cloudy skies setting up across the afternoon. Another system will arrive Wednesday and will increase the chances for steadier rainfall by the…
Hundreds gathered to honor organ donors and the families who made life-saving transplants possible on Monday. Donate Life Northwest hosted its annual "Lifesavers Breakfast," bringing together donors, recipients and supporters.
Five months after a Longview paper mill imploded from a failed chemical tank and killed 11 workers, the company's president is retiring, according to the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers'.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seventy-three jobs could soon be lost at a Portland-area behavioral healthcare provider. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state on Oct. 30, representatives from Morrison Health & Family Services said the layoffs would occur on Dec. 31 unless the federal Office…
Silver Rail Elementary will reopen its doors next Thursday, Nov. 12, officials with Bend-La Pine Schools announced on Monday.
An afternoon car sale turned into a confrontation involving a brandished knife and gun. Now, the Gresham police said they are looking for a suspect who fled the standoff on Monday.
Eugene police arrested a Bend man over the weekend who they say drove to meet up with who he believed to be a teen girl he chatted with online for over a year, but was actually a detective.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For the last two decades, Washington state's suicide rate has hovered above the national average. While the latest data show suicide rates are still below their peak, which was in 2017, they remain high. The Washington State Department of Health released its 2025 State Suicide report last week…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A scooter rider has died more than a month after being involved in a Southeast Portland crash involving a TriMet bus, authorities said. On Saturday, the Portland Police Bureau said they learned James R. Maraldo, 67, died in a hospital due to injuries he sustained from the crash back in late
A "well-armed drug dealer" in Gladstone was recently sentenced for his role in a fatal overdose, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon announced Monday.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Just one day until election day, and so far, most eligible voters in Oregon and Washington have not yet turned in their ballots in what will likely be a last-minute push to get them underway. A little more than 40 percent of Oregon voters have returned their ballots as of Monday
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Vancouver-based law firm is suing to stop a Washington court from charging a fee to appear remotely. In a complaint filed Oct. 19 in Clark County Superior Court, attorney Erin Bradley McAleer said Skamania County's practice of charging criminal defendants and civil litigants a fee to appear…
A 75-year-old woman died Thursday morning after being struck by a Kia Soul while attempting to cross Highway 99E in Oak Grove, Oregon.
Not registered to vote yet? You may still have an opportunity to cast your ballot.
Portland Public Schools superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong holds a press conference to address potential school closures and consolidation plans aimed at resolving a $65 million budget deficit.
Oregon federal lawmakers are calling for an investigation after video appears to show an immigration agent slash a couples' tire in Hillsboro after they were observing immigration authorities.
A 26-year-old man was arrested for DUII and multiple assault charges after allegedly crashing into two women in Forest Grove on Sunday.
A 17-year-old Utah teenager who had been missing since May 2025 was found in Oregon with a 39-year-old man during a federal investigation involving online gore networks.
Not every state supports taking a photo with your ballot.
New research from the University of Washington found that ongoing mail delays from the United States Postal Service could double the percentage of ballots that arrive too late to be counted.
The warning comes after several reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction while eating the bars.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With one of the busiest weekends of the year for ballot drop-offs upon us ahead of midterm elections on Tuesday, KOIN 6 News checked in with Clark County voters to get their perspective. As of Friday, about 33% of Washington voters have returned their ballots, according to the Washington…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Kelso police are investigating a report about a man in a white van who allegedly followed a girl while she was trick-or-treating and tried to grab her arm before the girl broke free. On Saturday, just before 7 p.m., the Kelso Police Department said they responded to the incident in the
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A shooting at an apartment complex in Gresham on Sunday afternoon is under investigation, authorities said. Just after 2:30 p.m., Gresham police said they responded to a reported disturbance with a weapon in the 3500 block of Northeast 17th Street. According to the investigation, witnesses said…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man died after a crash with a car on Saturday afternoon. The Salem Police Department said 56-year-old Dean Edward Butcher died after the crash near 25th Street SE and State Street in Salem. Just after 3 p.m., police responded to a report of a crash involving a car and
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are looking for a group of candy thieves accused of stealing candy baskets from children, according to the Lincoln City Police Department. According to a social media post from the police department, a group of males forcibly took candy baskets from children who were trick-or-treating…
Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas discusses her re-election race for Oregon's 6th Congressional District.
Candidate Serena Cruz discusses her competitive race against six others for Multnomah County's District 2 Commissioner.
Yelp recently released a list of the 100 best places for pasta in the United States – with a few spots in Portland and Eugene making the list.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As we continue through this Halloween weekend, our skies across the Pacific Northwest will stay mostly dry, and these cooler daytime highs will also be sticking around. Portland is expected to top off in the mid-50s once again on Sunday and Monday. Both Sunday and Monday morning could also…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland area was full of costumed revelers as the Rose City was blanketed with colorful fall leaves for Halloween. The dry and mild Saturday made it ideal conditions for trick-or-treaters, as ghosts, goblins, Spider-Man, Coraline and all manner of other creatures went door to door to…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The busiest weekend of the year for ballots is upon us as thousands of voters make their choices ahead of election day on Tuesday. According to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office, as of Friday, more than a million ballots have already been returned in the state, which is roughly 38%
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland's crow statues have all flocked to one location for the grand finale of the public art installation this weekend. The 30 hand-painted crow sculptures were previously peppered around Portland to advertise the animated Laika film "Wildwood," which just opened in theatres. They're now all…
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man is accused of attempted murder and a bias crime after a shooting in North Portland on Saturday. Just after 11 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau said they responded to a report of someone with a gun in the 6700 block of North Commercial Avenue. While officers were en route,
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon freshman wide receiver Messiah Hampton was arrested on Friday, Springfield Police has confirmed to KOIN 6 News. The arrest stems from an Oct. 18 incident involving a high-speed chase in which two vehicles allegedly evaded police, according to CBS Sports. The incident occurred hours after…
Schools and childcare centers nationwide are seeing an "alarming trend" of wildfire smoke impacts, according to a new Oregon State University study.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After three days of cold showers and snow in the mountains, we are finally beginning to dry out. Today is also Halloween and we have good news for the kids. The weather forecast is looking mainly dry. We'll see a chance for a brief sprinkle tonight which is good news for the
he Oregon Health Authority issued a warning on Friday over another decrease in flu vaccine rates among healthcare workers in the state.
Personal finance company WalletHub released a report on Wednesday ranking the best and worst states for jobs in 2026. The report doesn't paint a rosy picture for Oregon.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man was rescued on Friday afternoon after reportedly being lost in the Oregon wilderness for days. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said a Forest Patrol Deputy was patrolling near Breitenbush Lake when he saw footprints in the snow along the Pacific Crest Trail. "Noticing that one of the…
A driver was criminally cited after police say she crashed into the garage door of the Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct on Thursday night.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More information is coming out about the casualties in a helicopter crash that killed three people Thursday afternoon in Yamhill County. Newberg resident Tyler Sturdevant, 38, was one of three people who died in the helicopter crash between McMinnville and Dayton on Thursday, according to the…
A Stevenson man who killed his estranged wife in her apartment earlier this year will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole, as determined by the Skamania County court.
The beauty contest is held in conjunction with BLM's Bat Week, which started on Oct. 24 and runs through Halloween.
Two helicopters crashed near the McMinnville Airport on Thursday afternoon, killing three people, the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office announced.
The Oregon Health Authority implemented a set of rule changes after Marion County filed a petition, arguing some rules for mental health facilities “endangered” residents and staff.
Bend-La Pine Schools released a statement from the teacher who fought against the assailant who killed four people, injuring two others, during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary Oct. 15.
The popular Portland ice cream store that took to crowdsourcing to stay open amid a looming threat of closure rose over $60K in just three days.
Abraham Daniel Lopez was arrested on charges of stalking and second-degree sex abuse following allegations that he harassed a woman for several months in the Portland area.
Police arrested a Portland man last week after Lake Oswego residents reported several packages stolen from their doorstep.
Firefighters responded to reports of a car fire before officers conducted a welfare check at the Oberlin College professor's home, police said.
Morant's Portland arrival was marked with a new figure of the basketball player dunking over the city's iconic White Stag sign.
Portland City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Wednesday to help Portland Fire & Rescue purchase turnout gear free from PFAS, a known carcinogen.
The Oregon Zoo's Asian elephant Tula-Tu tested positive for a life-threatening viral infection despite having previously received an mRNA vaccine.
An affidavit revealed Deming Oakleaf was arrested at a plasma donation center on Feb. 27, 2025.
Safety officials in Portland remind families and drivers to take precautions like using reflective gear and slowing down during Halloween festivities.
Thousands of space heaters are being recalled after more than a dozen reports of units catching fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is criticizing a letter his office received from the United States Department of Justice, which demanded information on potential noncitizen voters in the state.
The Portland Spirit’s BOO Cruise includes a costume contest and live DJ during a 1.5-hour ride across the Willamette River.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Scattered showers will linger Friday morning before giving way to drier conditions throughout the afternoon hours. Expect high temperatures in the mid-50s. There is a frost advisory in place for late tonight around Portland and freeze watches in rural parts of the valley south and west of the…
More than three decades after making figure skating history, Tonya Harding is lacing up her skates again. This time, for the love of the sport and the chance to perform for an audience.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Disturbing allegations are coming out of a Vernonia after-school program, with several parents reaching out to KOIN 6 for assistance. Multiple parents told KOIN 6 News the after-school director of Camp Cedar Ridge forced their children to put duct tape over their mouths to curb bullying. The…
Police arrested a man they said tried robbing a Vancouver Chase Bank, passing a note asking for money to the teller on Tuesday afternoon.
A McMinnville man whose sale of fentanyl-laced cocaine killed one and seriously injured six others in 2023 pleaded guilty and faces up to 20 years in federal prison, an Oregon district attorney said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Hours after a 10-year-old Canby girl was rescued from an abduction, Beaverton police say a man tried to abduct a 13-year-old girl on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the girl was walking home from her bus stop just after 4:30 p.m. near 6th Street and SW Redbud Way, when she was "attacked"
A masked agent was caught on camera stabbing a Hillsboro couple's tire. The ACLU said Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted them for recording federal agents.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- June Jones, the cutting-edge coach who brought the run-and-shoot offense to Hawaii and led the Rainbow Warriors to their greatest era and an undefeated regular season that catapulted them all the way to the Sugar Bowl, died on Thursday. He was 73. Hawaii's football program in a statement did…
After President Donald Trump announced plans to import Russian oil in an attempt to lower gas prices in the United States, a Washington congresswoman is now working to ban the import.