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6 days ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Yesterday morning, an unusual scene unfolded at the Portland Heliport, where Portland Police and Fire units coordinated an elevated rescue of a trespassing suspect. According to Portland Police, officers were dispatched to 33 Northwest Davis Street after receiving reports of a man unlawfully on the rooftop of a building on the heliport premises.
On arrival, responding officers engaged with the man, who was found lying on the roof adjoining the helicopter platform.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
The City of Portland's newest labor collective, the City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW), has inked a provisional contract with the city that promises a 2% salary bump for its members and additional benefits, the city announced earlier this week. According to the City of Portland's news release, all 800-plus members are slated to receive a one-time $1,000 bonus as well as a 2.4% cost-of-living adjustment come tomorrow.
The deal, which runs for two and a half years, isn't set in stone.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Unsplash/Scott RodgersonIn a recent turn of events, Jacob Teeny, a former officer of the Tigard Police Department, has entered a guilty plea to the misdemeanor of second-degree official misconduct, resulting in his immediate resignation.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Portland.govAn incident at a local pizza shop in Southeast Portland escalated quickly on Wednesday when an armed man began creating havoc.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Oregon Department of Emergency ManagementAs Oregon wraps up Wildfire Awareness Month, officials at the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are pressing residents to not merely consider but to actively prepare for the possibility of evacuations during what is predicted to be another intense wildfire season. The landscape of Oregon bore the scars of last year's blazes, which marked the state's most destructive season on record.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Washington County, OregonIn Tigard, Oregon, a story of resilience and success has taken shape in the form of Pierre, a father and newly minted Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who two years ago faced the harsh reality of homelessness. Pierre’s journey from shelter to stability is a testament to the supportive programs in the region that have helped him rebuild his life.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting assistance from the public in the identification of a suspect involved in a brutal assault that took place in the early hours of April 24, according to their recent release. Central Precinct officers arrived at the scene near West Burnside Street and Northwest Broadway around 12:10 a.m., following reports of a disturbance.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered an adult female suffering from head and leg injuries.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Multnomah CountyBig news for the Cully neighborhood as Multnomah County cuts the ribbon on a brand-new health hub, the Fernhill Health Center, on May 30. This center, tasked with providing an expanded range of health services, is an evolution of the former La Clinica de Buena Salud, just 1.5 miles away.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
The brush fire that ignited near Mosier yesterday afternoon has been contained, leading to a downgrade in evacuation levels. Level 3 evacuation areas around Cherry Hill Drive have been downgraded to Level 2 "Get Set," while Level 2 areas have been downgraded to Level 1 "Get Ready." According to the Wasco County Sheriff's Office, the fast-responding crews contained the blaze, which consumed nearly 3 acres of land, per KGW.
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1 week ago | 
hoodline.com | Clara Robinson
Source: Oregon Department of JusticeIn a significant turn of events, the U.S. Court of International Trade has rendered President Trump's tariffs null and void, marking a notable win for several states spearheaded by Oregon. According to an announcement by the Oregon Department of Justice, the tariffs, which came into effect via executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were challenged successfully in a multi-state lawsuit.
