Tim Steele

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Ariel Iacobazzi |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Outdoor dining spots became quite popular during and since the COVID-19 pandemic. They popped up around the city and many restaurants continue using the extra, outdoor space. But neighbors who live near the Northwest 13th Avenue Plaza said things have gotten out of hand. “It was a great idea. And certainly during pandemic, everybody was all for it.

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Tim Steele

Nine cats died in this house fire in Forest Grove, June 2, 2025 (Forest Grove Fire & Rescue) Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 08:28 PM PDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 08:28 PM PDT SHARE PORTLAND, Ore.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Nine cats died in a Forest Grove fire that significantly damaged a Forest Grove house Monday afternoon. The fire in the house on D Street happened around 3:15 p.m., Forest Grove Fire & Rescue said. Firefighters had to knock down the front door to battle the blaze that had spread into an attic bedroom. Holes were cut in the roof to help remove the heat and smoke, officials said.

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In the wake of the mass stabbing at the Salem Union Gospel Mission, officials with other shelters who spoke with KOIN 6 News said they are reviewing the ways they try to keep guests and staff safe. While non-profits that house the homeless did not want to talk on-camera about their protocols, most of them said they ask guests to check their belongings as they come in — and they have no weapons policies in place.

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Tim Steele

Investigation is ongoing Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 03:01 PM PDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 03:01 PM PDT SHARE PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A fistfight that involved skateboards escalated to gunfire in Gresham late Sunday night, leaving one person injured but not shot.