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November 2, 2022

Portland homeless say their extensive rap sheets keep them on the streets: 'Almost impossible' to find job

Homeless individuals in Portland, Oregon, say finding a job is difficult for them due to their extensive criminal records, which keeps them in a "downward spiral."

October 31, 2022

Portland car thefts soar as volunteers and victims band together to track down missing vehicles

PDX Stolen Cars founder Titan Crawford joined 'Fox & Friends' on Monday to share how his group is stepping up to help reunite people with their stolen vehicles.

October 30, 2022

'I choose not to live in fear': Portland coffee shop bounces back after targeted attack over police event

Vandals struck a Native American-owned store after it advertised a Coffee with a Cop event. The owner says Portland residents don't want to be divided anymore.

October 26, 2022

Portland man suspected of tire-slashing spree, leaving 65 victims in his wake: 'fringes of anarchy'

Portland police are asking the public to come forward with any tips on a man accused of slashing the tires of dozens of vehicles this month, causing thousands in damages.

October 23, 2022

Portland mayor proposes ban on unsanctioned homeless encampments, calls crisis a 'humanitarian catastrophe'

Hundreds of homeless encampments throughout Portland, Oregon, would be banned under a proposal by Mayor Ted Wheeler

October 19, 2022

Drive-by shooting near Portland high school injures 2 students

A drive-by shooting near a Portland, Oregon, high school left two students injured with gunshot wounds. Police received reports of two teens fleeing the scene while wearing masks.

October 19, 2022

Portland cops uncover cache of weapons in convicted felon's tent as crime concerns mount in city

Portland police found three loaded guns in the tent of a convicted felon, who had an outstanding warrant. Residents have reiterated their concerns over safety and homeless population.

October 13, 2022

Former Oregon mayor pleads guilty to possession of child pornography

Former mayor of Beaverton, Oregon, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally possessing child pornography. Dennis "Denny" Doyle, 73, was charged on March 3.

October 12, 2022

Residents of crime-ridden Portland area to vote on ballot measure removing gendered language

Voters in Multnomah County, Oregon will decide a November ballot measure focused on gender-related language in the county charter amid rising crime rates in Portland.

October 12, 2022

Portland’s violent crime jump outpaced US, FBI data shows

The increase in violent crime in Portland, Oregon, between 2020 and 2021 was higher than the rest of the US, according to the latest crime figures from FBI data.