KOIN News AM Extra

6 hours ago | koin.com | Jenna Deml

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez was less than pleased by the latest county budget proposal, saying that although appearing to support public safety on paper, it is using “creative accounting to hide the reality.”In a Thursday press conference, Vasquez said he was “disgusted” and “blindsided” by the latest proposal, saying it makes cuts to key public safety components, including 10 DA’s Office staff members.

6 hours ago | koin.com | Jenna Deml

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Washington drivers need to be on the lookout, because authorities say there is a fake gold scam hitting the highways. According to Washington State Patrol, they have received at least 57 reports since January of individuals stopping on freeways and ramps attempting to sell fake gold to passersby. WSP adds that, besides this being illegal, some “gold sellers” are stepping into traffic and forcing drivers to pull over.

8 hours ago | koin.com | Jenna Deml

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A California man appeared in federal court on Tuesday after authorities said he cyberstalked and posted sexually explicit photos of his Oregon ex-girlfriend online over the course of 14 years. Court documents allege that from 2009 to 2023, 42-year-old Jason Campos stalked and harassed his former intimate partner by posting the explicit images of her and posting personal information online.

10 hours ago | koin.com | Jenna Deml

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County unveiled the proposed $4 billion budget for 2026 on Thursday, showing investments in community safety and health outcomes, but also staffing cuts and reduced funding for select homelessness services amid a $77 million shortfall. The release of the new budget comes after Vega Pederson shocked state and regional leaders by disclosing the county’s need for funding to help maintain services, including shelter beds, rent assistance and more, back in February.

1 day ago | koin.com | Kaitlin Flanigan

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portlanders in Districts 2 and 3 are at odds with those living in Districts 1 and 4 when it comes to potential priorities for the city’s upcoming budget cuts, including spending cuts to police, housing and homeless services, and parks and recreation, but generally found consensus when it came to potential cuts for fire services, according to survey results commissioned by Portland’s City Council.