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Merkley introduces bill banning lawmaker insider trading PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced a bill on Thursday aiming to ban federal lawmakers from insider trading. Merkley, alongside Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), introduced…

‘Unmistakable stench of corruption’: Merkley introduces bill banning lawmakers from insider trading

Washington County man arrested in the midst of domestic assault sentenced PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington County man was sentenced to eight years in prison this week for a domestic assault of a woman last year. Last month, a Washington County jury found 61-year-old …

Washington County man arrested in the midst of domestic assault sentenced
https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washington-county-man-arrested-in-the-midst-of-domestic-assault-sentenced/?cid=bluesky_ 

Pedestrian killed, another injured in crash at Oregon apartment complex PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A crash at a Silverton apartment complex Thursday evening left one pedestrian dead and another with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Just before 7 p.m., of…

Pedestrian killed, another injured in crash at Oregon apartment complex
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/pedestrian-killed-another-injured-in-crash-at-oregon-apartment-complex/?cid=bluesky_ 

‘It matters to all of us’: Oregon financial wellness report shows people struggling PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s financial wellness scorecard is out and the results are not great. The numbers say even more residents are struggling financially. The Oregon State Treasurer says t…

‘It matters to all of us’: Oregon financial wellness report shows people struggling

Local city councilor accused of assaulting child in his custody PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — An Estacada City Council member is currently behind bars after he was indicted earlier this week on domestic violence charges. Estacada City Councilor Matthew Otto Bleve…

Local city councilor accused of assaulting child in his custody
https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/local-city-councilor-accused-of-assaulting-child-in-his-custody/?cid=bluesky_ 

Portland man who shot $500K worth of traffic cameras sentenced An affidavit states the 30-year-old Portland resident told authorities the cameras were a “source of extortion.”

Portland man who shot $500K worth of traffic cameras sentenced
https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/portland-man-who-shot-500k-worth-of-traffic-cameras-sentenced/?cid=bluesky_ 

‘Garage sale of drugs’: New details after police bust ‘crumb’ dealer selling $1 hits  Portland police arrested a man for selling pre-packaged hits of drugs for extremely low prices, as well as possessing firearms, cash, and other drug paraphernalia.

‘Garage sale of drugs’: New details after police bust ‘crumb’ dealer selling $1 hits

Oregon Senate, House leaders address the public as legislative session concludes PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With sine die adopted, the Oregon legislative short session concluded on Friday. Now, leaders from both houses are set to address the public on the outcomes. Legislato…

WATCH: Oregon Senate, House leaders address the public as legislative session concludes

‘Shocks the conscience’: Judge limits tear gas use at Portland ICE facility PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — A judge has ruled to limit federal law enforcement’s use of tear gas and other chemical munitions outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, wher…

‘Shocks the conscience’: Judge limits tear gas use at Portland ICE facility

Cougar spotted near Multnomah Falls trail (Portland Tribune) — A mountain lion was spotted in the Columbia River Gorge about a mile hike from one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. The cougar was spotted Thursday …

Cougar spotted near Multnomah Falls trail

Bill for Moda Center renovation funding headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk The Oregon Senate has passed SB 1501, which will raise over $365 million through bonds to fund major renovations at the Moda Center and ensure a 20-year lease for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The bill to fund major renovations at the Moda Center is headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk after passing the Oregon House on Friday.

Washington landlord shoots tenant in head, pleads guilty to assault PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — A Washington landlord accused of shooting his tenant pleaded guilty last week. Jeremie Ryan Singer, 51, pleaded guilty to second degree assault and second degree unlawfu…

The incident happened Oct. 2024, when law enforcement responded to a report of a person shot near on Beaver Brook Circle in Yacolt.

Record-breaking drug bust in Tri-Cities yields over 300 pounds of narcotics: Seattle DEA Federal agents in Washington seized over 300 pounds of drugs from homes in the Tri-Cities on Tuesday, making it the largest bust in district history, according to the Drug Enforcement Administratio…

Federal agents in Washington seized over 300 pounds of drugs from homes in the Tri-Cities on Tuesday, the largest bust in district history.https://www.koin.com/news/washington/record-breaking-drug-bust-in-tri-cities-yields-over-300-pounds-of-narcotics-seattle-dea/?cid=bluesky_

US loses 92,000 jobs in February, falling far short of expected gain The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and the jobless rate rose to 4.4 percent, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The February jobs report showed the nation…

The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February and the jobless rate rose to 4.4%, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Former Oregon Ducks star arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said. Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdal…

Former Oregon Ducks star arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop

‘Burnout and turnover’: Kotek signs bill addressing behavioral health workforce crisis Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill on Thursday, aiming to cut red tape contributing to the state’s behavioral health workforce crisis.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a bill on Thursday, aiming to cut red tape contributing to the state’s behavioral health workforce crisis.https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/burnout-and-turnover-kotek-signs-bill-addressing-behavioral-health-workforce-crisis/?cid=bluesky_

Lawmakers strike down bill capping THC levels in Oregon’s cannabis edibles The proposal aimed to prevent children from accidentally consuming edibles and experiencing cannabis poisoning.

Oregon lawmakers have struck down a proposed measure that would restrict the THC levels in cannabis edibles.https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/lawmakers-strike-down-bill-capping-thc-levels-in-oregons-cannabis-edibles/?cid=bluesky_

'Give them reasons to stay': Portland leaders advance local business program Approved on Wednesday, a report for the program outlines the “storefront cluster health index” that is underway.

City leaders can now begin implementing a plan to improve circumstances for Portland’s small businesses.

‘So others may live’: Oregon Coast Guard swimmer dies from injuries suffered in rescue mission Coast Guard swimmer Tyler Jaggers died a week after suffering injuries while responding to a rescue in late February, the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association confirmed.

A Coast Guard swimmer who was injured while responding to a rescue in late February has died, the Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Association shared Friday.

Eddie Bauer closing 170+ stores across U.S., including Oregon and Washington, amid bankruptcy Less than a month after Eddie Bauer’s store operator in North America and Canada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, dozens of stores are hitting the market.

The company, which blamed declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds for the Chapter 11 filing, also said it would begin winding down operations at certain locations.

Pokémon Company calls out White House over game-themed ‘MAGA’ post Once again, the folks behind the massively popular Pokémon franchise have issued a statement distancing themselves from the Trump administration’s activities.

Once again, the folks behind the massively popular Pokémon franchise have been forced to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s use of its imagery on social media.https://www.koin.com/news/national/pokemon-company-calls-out-white-house-over-game-themed-maga-post/?cid=bluesky_

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Trump says Cuba’s next. America’s pressure campaign is pushing Cuba to the breaking point, with President Trump and Republicans in Congress predicting the communist regime’s imminent fall. https://www.koin.com/top-stories/trump-says-cubas-next-heres-how-it-could-play-out/?cid=bluesky_ 

Snow in Portland next week? What to know Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington could see a brief round of late-winter snowfall next week as colder air returns to the region Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington could see a brief round of late-winter snowfall next week as colder air returns to the region Monday night into Tuesday morning.

Man accused of attempted murder, assault after NE Portland motel shooting Portland police have arrested 40-year-old Pryce Lampkin in connection to a shooting in the Parkrose neighborhood that left one person critically injured, and he is facing charges of second-degree a…

Portland police have identified the man accused in a shooting that left one person critically injured in Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood early Thursday morning.

Ford recalls nearly 850,000 vehicles. Here’s why The Ford Motor Company has announced that it has recalled nearly 850,000 of its Bronco and Edge model vehicles.

Letters notifying owners of the safety risks are expected to be mailed out on March 30, 2026.

Portland’s infamous ‘Starry Night Murderer’ back in jail on harassment charge Lawrence “Larry” Hurwitz, a notorious convicted murderer, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 5 years of supervised probation for harassing a woman, in addition to violating his parole…

One of Portland’s most notorious convicted murderers is heading back to jail on a domestic violence-related offense, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

Crews battle second alarm fire at Beaverton apartment complex Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Beaverton on Friday morning.

DEVELOPING: Crews are battling a fire at an apartment complex in Beaverton on Friday morning.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown!, Biamp Portland Jazz Festival among weekend events Plus, SheBrew — a festival highlighting women in the craft beer and cider industries — comes to the Portland Art Museum.

Embrace March by spending the first full weekend at some of the Rose City’s buzziest events. Here’s your guide to activities scheduled in Portland through Sunday.

Baby sleepwear sold by Walmart and Target recalled due to choking risk: CPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that a baby sleepsuit sold through popular retailers, like Walmart, Target and Amazon, could be a choking risk to infan…

According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the sleepsuits were sold on Amazon.com?cid=bluesky_ , Walmart.com?cid=bluesky_ and Target.com?cid=bluesky_ from September 2025 through February 2026 for about $50.

Trump on Noem $220M ad campaign: ‘I wasn’t thrilled with it’ President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed his dissatisfaction with a pricey ad campaign that featured Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

‘I wasn’t thrilled with it’: President Donald Trump confirmed his dissatisfaction with a pricey ad campaign that featured DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/trump-on-noem-220m-ad-campaign-i-wasnt-thrilled-with-it/?cid=bluesky_