A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in his own apartmentPosted: Sep 23, 2020 / 11:48 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 23, 2020 / 11:55 AM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One man was arrested and another was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing occurred at a Clackamas County apartment complex.Clackamas County deputies were called to the Willamalane Apartments on reports of a stabbing just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to those who had called 911, a man had entered into one of the apartment units and stabbed another man before fleeing in a car.Once they got to the scene, deputies immediately...…A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in his own apartmentPosted: Sep 23, 2020 / 11:48 AM PDTUpdated: Sep 23, 2020 / 11:55 AM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — One man was arrested and another was rushed to the hospital after a stabbing occurred at a Clackamas County apartment complex.Clackamas County deputies were called to the Willamalane Apartments on reports of a stabbing just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. According to those who had called 911, a man had entered into one of the apartment units and stabbed another man before fleeing in a car.Once they got to the scene, deputies immediately...WW…

Posted: May 5, 2020 / 12:29 PM PDTUpdated: May 5, 2020 / 01:52 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Tuesday that she is allowing limited openings at state recreational areas.In a news release, Brown said some state parks and outdoor recreation areas are allowed to reopen as of Tuesday for day-use.Ski resorts will also be allowed to reopen but it’s unclear if and when they will do so. Columbia River Gorge parks and recreation areas and some coastal areas will remain closed.Oregon State Parks released a list of parks opening for day-use starting May 6:The new...…Posted: May 5, 2020 / 12:29 PM PDTUpdated: May 5, 2020 / 01:52 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced on Tuesday that she is allowing limited openings at state recreational areas.In a news release, Brown said some state parks and outdoor recreation areas are allowed to reopen as of Tuesday for day-use.Ski resorts will also be allowed to reopen but it’s unclear if and when they will do so. Columbia River Gorge parks and recreation areas and some coastal areas will remain closed.Oregon State Parks released a list of parks opening for day-use starting May 6:The new...WW…

As of Thursday June 11, there were 98,361 appointment requestsPosted: Jun 12, 2020 / 05:11 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 12, 2020 / 05:11 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon DMV has opened its books for appointments, and in just ten days has received over 100,000 requests.In the past 24 hours alone, the DMV received 11,678 new appointment requests through its online portal. The average wait time for a call back from the DMV after requesting an appointment online is four to five days.So far, 26,325 appointments have been scheduled. The DMV said another 40,000 customers have received at least one...…As of Thursday June 11, there were 98,361 appointment requestsPosted: Jun 12, 2020 / 05:11 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 12, 2020 / 05:11 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon DMV has opened its books for appointments, and in just ten days has received over 100,000 requests.In the past 24 hours alone, the DMV received 11,678 new appointment requests through its online portal. The average wait time for a call back from the DMV after requesting an appointment online is four to five days.So far, 26,325 appointments have been scheduled. The DMV said another 40,000 customers have received at least one...WW…

6098 total cases, 182 deaths recorded since pandemic beganPosted: Jun 16, 2020 / 01:56 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 05:36 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Blowing past all previous daily COVID-19 case records, Oregon reported 278 new and presumed cases of the virus on Tuesday along with 2 more deaths.The new cases brings the overall total of Oregon cases to 6098 with 182 deaths.Of the other 159 cases in 17 Oregon counties, Multnomah had 42, Washington 37, Marion 22, Clackamas 21, and Lincoln 17.The latest deaths took an 89-year-old Clackamas County man and an 85-year-old Marion County woman....…6098 total cases, 182 deaths recorded since pandemic beganPosted: Jun 16, 2020 / 01:56 PM PDTUpdated: Jun 16, 2020 / 05:36 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Blowing past all previous daily COVID-19 case records, Oregon reported 278 new and presumed cases of the virus on Tuesday along with 2 more deaths.The new cases brings the overall total of Oregon cases to 6098 with 182 deaths.Of the other 159 cases in 17 Oregon counties, Multnomah had 42, Washington 37, Marion 22, Clackamas 21, and Lincoln 17.The latest deaths took an 89-year-old Clackamas County man and an 85-year-old Marion County woman....WW…

Younger, diverse group of officers taking pay cuts to get out of the city. About 25 more lookingPosted: Dec 22, 2020 / 10:00 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 22, 2020 / 11:38 AM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. () — In an unprecedented situation for Portland, a racially diverse and experienced group of police officers is taking pay cuts to get away from the city, while citing poor working conditions here.And the city’s police recruiter tasked with boosting bureau diversity isn’t looking for replacements — because that person is gone, too.Chief Chuck Lovell recently announced that the Portland Police Bureau would be...…Younger, diverse group of officers taking pay cuts to get out of the city. About 25 more lookingPosted: Dec 22, 2020 / 10:00 AM PSTUpdated: Dec 22, 2020 / 11:38 AM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. () — In an unprecedented situation for Portland, a racially diverse and experienced group of police officers is taking pay cuts to get away from the city, while citing poor working conditions here.And the city’s police recruiter tasked with boosting bureau diversity isn’t looking for replacements — because that person is gone, too.Chief Chuck Lovell recently announced that the Portland Police Bureau would be...WW…

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission OKs Portland-based NuScale Power's small modular reactor, to be built in eastern IdahoPosted: Sep 27, 2020 / 07:14 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 27, 2020 / 07:14 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. () — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Portland-based NuScale Power’s small modular reactor Friday, Sept. 3.NuScale was born out of Oregon State University in Corvallis in 2007.“This is a significant milestone not only for NuScale, but also for the entire U.S. nuclear sector and the other advanced nuclear technologies that will follow,” said NuScale Chairman and Chief...…U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission OKs Portland-based NuScale Power's small modular reactor, to be built in eastern IdahoPosted: Sep 27, 2020 / 07:14 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 27, 2020 / 07:14 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. () — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Portland-based NuScale Power’s small modular reactor Friday, Sept. 3.NuScale was born out of Oregon State University in Corvallis in 2007.“This is a significant milestone not only for NuScale, but also for the entire U.S. nuclear sector and the other advanced nuclear technologies that will follow,” said NuScale Chairman and Chief...WW…

Death toll rises to 339Posted: Aug 6, 2020 / 01:49 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 01:50 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon passed 20,000 confirmed/presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the daily report from the Oregon Health Authority on the same day the death toll rose to 339.A total of 267 cases were recorded in 25 of Oregon’s 36 counties, officials said. Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties combined for 97 of those cases. Marion County, one of the counties on the state’s Watch List, had 33 while Umatilla recorded another 27.The complete list of counties and recorded daily cases is...…Death toll rises to 339Posted: Aug 6, 2020 / 01:49 PM PDTUpdated: Aug 6, 2020 / 01:50 PM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon passed 20,000 confirmed/presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the daily report from the Oregon Health Authority on the same day the death toll rose to 339.A total of 267 cases were recorded in 25 of Oregon’s 36 counties, officials said. Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties combined for 97 of those cases. Marion County, one of the counties on the state’s Watch List, had 33 while Umatilla recorded another 27.The complete list of counties and recorded daily cases is...WW…

Historically, library usage increases during difficult timesPosted: May 3, 2020 / 12:02 PM PDTUpdated: May 3, 2020 / 12:31 PM PDTCLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KOIN) — Sharon McCrum walks up to the window of a former bank building. Instead of depositing a check or withdrawing cash, though, she’s picking up library materials.All public library buildings are closed due to the coronavirus, so many book lenders are finding alternate ways to get materials to their patrons. The City of Waldport, for example, has been using the old Umpqua Bank building’s drive-thru window.Patrons call, email or place...…Historically, library usage increases during difficult timesPosted: May 3, 2020 / 12:02 PM PDTUpdated: May 3, 2020 / 12:31 PM PDTCLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KOIN) — Sharon McCrum walks up to the window of a former bank building. Instead of depositing a check or withdrawing cash, though, she’s picking up library materials.All public library buildings are closed due to the coronavirus, so many book lenders are finding alternate ways to get materials to their patrons. The City of Waldport, for example, has been using the old Umpqua Bank building’s drive-thru window.Patrons call, email or place...WW…

It took five months for a Warrenton bus driver to receive unemployment benefits. Now, she's told she needs to pay back thousands of dollars.Posted: Nov 11, 2020 / 04:38 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 11, 2020 / 05:24 PM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Warrenton school bus driver who waited months to get her unemployment benefits is panicking after she recently learned she needs to pay back thousands of dollars.  Ashley Sterling was laid off in May when it became clear schools were going to stay closed due to the pandemic. So, she filed for regular unemployment benefits. After waiting...…It took five months for a Warrenton bus driver to receive unemployment benefits. Now, she's told she needs to pay back thousands of dollars.Posted: Nov 11, 2020 / 04:38 PM PSTUpdated: Nov 11, 2020 / 05:24 PM PSTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Warrenton school bus driver who waited months to get her unemployment benefits is panicking after she recently learned she needs to pay back thousands of dollars.  Ashley Sterling was laid off in May when it became clear schools were going to stay closed due to the pandemic. So, she filed for regular unemployment benefits. After waiting...WW…

#ReOpenOregon rally carried on despite rainPosted: May 2, 2020 / 06:00 AM PDTUpdated: May 3, 2020 / 07:24 AM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds turned out to protest Oregon’s “Stay Home” order at the state capitol on Saturday. Demonstrators were demanding the immediate reopening of the state. The #ReOpenOregon rally, organized by Oregon Uniting for Liberty, officially began at noon. The group was asking Oregonians to gather peacefully and demand Gov. Kate Brown “remove all unconstitutional restrictions she has placed on the citizens and businesses of Oregon.” Most people at the...…#ReOpenOregon rally carried on despite rainPosted: May 2, 2020 / 06:00 AM PDTUpdated: May 3, 2020 / 07:24 AM PDTPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds turned out to protest Oregon’s “Stay Home” order at the state capitol on Saturday. Demonstrators were demanding the immediate reopening of the state. The #ReOpenOregon rally, organized by Oregon Uniting for Liberty, officially began at noon. The group was asking Oregonians to gather peacefully and demand Gov. Kate Brown “remove all unconstitutional restrictions she has placed on the citizens and businesses of Oregon.” Most people at the...WW…