Ariel Iacobazzi

5 days ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A mother and father were finally sentenced after their son suffered a non-lethal fentanyl overdose back in 2023. Samantha Smith and De’Lone Kelley pleaded guilty to assault and criminal mistreatment earlier this year. Back in 2023, investigators say Smith and Kelley’s three-year-old suffered a fentanyl overdose. Their child, now 5-years-old, has permanent brain damage and needs around-the-clock care.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson officially presented his $8.54 billion city budget to city councilors on Wednesday. Though Wilson’s colleagues at City Hall already gave some pushback on the preliminary plans earlier this week, it was the public’s turn to give its two cents on the mayor’s first budget. Dozens of Portlanders gave testimony, with many highlighting their unhappiness with more funds for public safety.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi

A sign at the Portland Public Schools headquarters, October 2023 (KOIN) Posted: May 6, 2025 / 09:36 PM PDT Updated: May 6, 2025 / 09:36 PM PDT SHARE PORTLAND, Ore.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Protests against President Donald Trump and his policies largely dominated May Day rallies in downtown Portland on Thursday, which drew large crowds that remained peaceful throughout the day. Portland Police Bureau said they were expecting to see several protests in the city. By Thursday evening, PPB confirmed to KOIN 6 News the protests remained peaceful and there were no arrests.

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi |Danny Peterson

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Camas School District announced to staff they need to make major cuts to next year’s budget amid a multi-million-dollar funding shortfall. To balance the budget for the 2025-26 school year, expenditures must be reduced by 10-12%, or about $13.3-15.6 million, the Camas School District said. Several staff members within the district were told on Monday that their contracts will not be renewed in the fall, while others are facing a pay cut.