Sabinna Pierre

2 days ago | kgw.com | Sabinna Pierre |Blair Best

PORTLAND, Ore. — Blanchet House is planning to open a 75-bed overnight shelter for women in Northwest Portland, according to a statement from the organization. Scott Kerman runs Blanchet House, which is popular place for homeless people to come for meals in Old Town. He's behind the effort to open an emergency shelter for women.

1 week ago | kgw.com | Sabinna Pierre

MOSIER, Ore. — A fire near Mosier has prompted Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Ready) evacuations in the area of Cherry Hill Drive and Kingdom Street, according to the Wasco County Sheriff's Office. The Level 3 evacuation order affects residents in the Cherry Hill Drive and Kingdom Street area of the Columbia River Gorge town. The Level 2 evacuation order impacts residents east and west of the immediate Level 3 area.

1 week ago | kgw.com | Sabinna Pierre

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland rapper Aminé announced his "Tour de Dance" Tuesday, a North American, U.K. and European tour supporting his recently released album "13 Months of Sunshine," beginning with the second edition of The Best Day Ever Festival in Portland Sept. 13-14. The global tour will feature special guests Lido, Sango, Tommy Gold and Niko B on select dates. The four-month tour promoted by Live Nation will include more than 40 shows following the Portland festival.

1 week ago | kgw.com | Sabinna Pierre

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — A 46-year-old McMinnville woman and her dog were killed Friday evening when they were struck by a pickup truck while crossing a street, according to the McMinnville Police Department (MPD). On May 24, at 5:34 p.m., McMinnville police and McMinnville Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident where a pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Southwest Old Sheridan Road and Southwest Cypress Lane in McMinnville, the MPD said.

2 weeks ago | kgw.com | Sabinna Pierre

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Oregon and Washington lawmakers erupted in fierce opposition Thursday after House Republicans passed President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending package, with Pacific Northwest Democrats condemning what they called a "trash bill" that strips healthcare and food assistance from millions to benefit billionaires.