Wayne Havrelly
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‘So grateful’: Ukrainians in Portland celebrate their Christmas
“We are here. Everything is new for us in this country,” said Andrii Havronskyi. “Where I was, all the Americans accept. So we are thankful to you because of your help.” → Read More
OHS’ Kerry Tymchuk remembers former GOP leader Bob Dole
Former senator Bob Dole has died. → Read More
Gov. Brown receives Moderna booster
Oregon Governor Kate Brown received the Moderna COVID-19 booster and a flu shot Tuesday afternoon at Salem Health’s Edgewater Clinic. → Read More
Health officials: Ok to mix and match COVID-19 boosters
As more people become eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, health officials say it is okay to mix and match vaccines. → Read More
299 days with COVID: Oregon long hauler goes home
Alex Castro caught COVID-19 one month before the vaccines were available. Now, after a record-shattering 299 days at Providence Portland Medical Center, he's finally home with his family. → Read More
Long-leaking pipes hit Korean War vet’s wallet in Beaverton
Ernest Geesee has lived in his Beaverton home since 1977. The Korean War vet, now 91, prides himself on always paying his bills on time. → Read More
ONA: Legacy staffing issues connected to vaccine exemptions
KOIN 6 News asked Legacy officials if the staffing shortages are related to employees refusing COVID vaccinations for religious or medical reasons. So far, they have not responded. → Read More
Give More 24! aims to raise $3.2M in 24 hours
The biggest charity fundraiser of the year for Southwest Washington is happening Thursday. → Read More
Oregon experts: Heat-stressed trees impact ‘entire system’
Ongoing drought conditions continue to stress trees in the Pacific Northwest which can lead to catastrophic problems during severe winter weather. → Read More
Man arrested for murder of 25-year-old woman in Hillsboro
A man was arrested and charged with murder after officers found a woman dead at a home in Hillsboro Saturday morning, police said. → Read More
Clark County ICU beds at 97% capacity during COVID surge
Clark County health officials say COVID hospitalizations are the highest they've ever been during the pandemic. Beds in the Intensive Care Unit are maxed out and staffs are stretched thin. → Read More
Brutal attack on Portland coffee shop owner is ‘devastating’
Rowan Wilder was working at the Lotus and Bean coffee shop in downtown Portland last Thursday afternoon when the owner of the shop was assaulted by a customer who later allegedly assaulted 3 Portland police officers before being subdued. → Read More
Woman slain, man wounded, child safe; 1 arrested in Lane Co.
A woman was shot to death, a man was seriously wounded and a child was unharmed in an early Monday shooting in Lane County, the sheriff's office said. → Read More
Gresham PD: Driver runs red light, causes deadly crash
Gresham police say a driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver inside Sunday morning. → Read More
Vancouver javelin thrower Kara Winger to carry US flag
For the Tokyo Olympics, the US team chose 4-time javelin thrower Kara Winger -- who attended high school in Vancouver -- to carry the flag. → Read More
Portland’s new infill rules won’t be ‘rapid transformation’
To help build more housing, the City of Portland lifted a nearly century-old rule that allowed only single-family homes to be built in many neighborhoods. → Read More
PeaceHealth Southwest requiring COVID vaccination for caregivers
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center is now requiring all caregivers to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. → Read More
Community pulls together for family of fallen ClarkCo deputy
Despite no venue or date set for slain Clark County Sheriff's Deputy Jeremy Brown, the Vancouver community has begun setting up other events to help his family. → Read More
Push grows for vaccine requirement at Oregon hospitals
The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Healthcare Systems is pushing for state lawmakers to move forward with legislation requiring hospital workers be vaccinated. → Read More
Inslee visits Clark County waterfront developments
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee spent Tuesday exploring two new waterfront developments along the Columbia River in Clark County. → Read More