Fire tears through homeless camp near Broadway Bridge, … During the Thursday morning commute, a fire spread from a homeless encampment near the Broadway Bridge and created difficult conditions for firefighters, Portland Fire & Rescue said.
City spokesperson: Security guard involved in struggle … In an incident that was caught on camera on Wednesday, a Portland City Hall security guard who was pushed by an activist was injured, according to a city spokesperson on Thursday.
Video shows altercation between protester, security … Chaos erupted at Portland City Hall Wednesday morning as heckling and protests over homeless policy led to a physical attack.
KOIN 6 Town Hall: A State of Pain, Oregon’s drug … A KOIN 6 Town Hall will explore the issues surrounding fentanyl, meth, Measure 110, drug treatment. Watch A State in Pain, Oregon’s Drug Crisis, Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. on KOIN 6
Gonzalez defends tent ban policy after historic snowstorm Two people are suspected of freezing to death during last week’s winter storm, according to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Michigan State University gunman’s note had possible … EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The man who shot eight students at Michigan State University, killing three, was found with two handguns and a note containing a possible motive for the attack, police said Thursday. The 9 mm guns, dozens of rounds of ammunition and the two-page note were found with Anthony McRae when he […]
Portland leaders react to tent distribution halt, … Portland is still coming to terms with an announcement made by Public Safety Commissioner Rene Gonzalez on Tuesday that called for an immediate temporary suspension of tent and tarp distribution to Portland’s homeless population.
Gonzalez suspends tent distribution due to increased … Public Safety Commissioner Rene Gonzalez announced an immediate temporary suspension of tent and tarp distribution Tuesday following a series of tent-related fires in public spaces.
‘I’m exhausted:’ Portland Firefighters Association … After the Portland Fire Chief sent out a memo announcing a hiring and spending freeze, KOIN 6 News talked with the head of the firefighter’s union about the impact the freeze will have.
Memo: Portland Fire and Rescue to freeze spending, … According to a memo obtained by KOIN 6, the Portland Fire chief says the fire bureau must stop spending money for several months, which means no more hiring and no purchasing new equipment.
