Joelle Jones
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Portland, OR, United States
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TriMet, UW partner on effects of fentanyl smoke
A multi-agency study into the impacts and potential risks of second-hand fentanyl smoke hopes to give researchers a better understanding about its effect on public transit riders. → Read More
Organizers push back on police microphones in high-crime neighborhoods
More than 100 people tuned in Wednesday for the Town Hall on Gunshot Detection Systems which was hosted by the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing. → Read More
Speaking Up: Indigenous speakers fight to fund interpretation services
One after one in their native tongues, interpreters, residents and workers addressed the Oregon Senate Committee on Tuesday to promote the passage of Senate Bill 162 and 911. → Read More
Micro enterprises, big rewards for Black businesses in Portland
For Rayfield Mitchell, being able to showcase his organic beard and body skincare products alongside other Black entrepreneurs has been amazing. → Read More
Public safety, racial discrimination concerns surround police alert tool
Officials confirmed Friday that the Portland City Auditor is now investigating the gun-shot detection tool Shotspotter for potentially violating city lobbying codes. → Read More
Flowers meet Valentine’s Day snow in Portland
Valentine’s Day is historically one of the busiest times for florists and vendors. But flower shops are prepared for all contingencies, even inclement weather. → Read More
Exclusion Day looms, MultCo holds catch-up vaccine clinics
With just 4 days until School Exclusion Day, Multnomah County health officials hosted a catch-up vaccine clinic to get students immunized. → Read More
Dawson Park protesters aim to honor Tyre Nichols
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A group of people gathered in Dawson Park early Saturday evening in a continuation of the protest that saw hundreds march through the streets of Portland over the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Protesters in Portland and around the country are pushing back against police brutality. Nichols, 29, was beaten […] → Read More
Portland protesters march to Burnside Bridge, Justice Center
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Portland hours after a video showing 5 Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols following a traffic stop was released, which led to his death 3 days later. → Read More
Families fight in MultCo court during murder hearing
A Multnomah County courtroom fight between the families of a murder victim and his accused killer injured 2 people in an incident now under investigation by the District Attorney’s office. → Read More
Running car gives Portland car thieves head start
Michael Jordan was getting ready to leave for his first day at his new job when he ran back inside his house in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood for just a minute to grab his safety vest. → Read More
Washington legislature ‘sending a message’ with bill to lower blood alcohol level while driving
A bill to reduce Washington’s BAC limit for drivers is now in the fast lane after the state’s Senate and Law Justice Committee referred the legislation to the transportation committee Thursday. → Read More
Washington to debate lowering BAC limit to .05
Senate Bill 5002, which is modeled after Utah’s law, would lower the legal limit for driving a motor vehicle in Washington from .08 to .05. → Read More
Emails: Mayoral aide Sam Adams ‘unprofessional,’ bullied staff
Emails obtained by KOIN 6 News related to Sam Adams sudden departure from Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office allege a variety of behaviors including sexually charged conversations to accusations Adams threatened, intimidated and bullied his fellow employees. → Read More
‘No word for when you lose a child’
Damala Padon said her son “was the light of everyone’s circle.” she said Parnell Padon Jr. was “funny, goofy, very protective, and loving, everything you would imagine a young boy growing into himself to be.” → Read More
MultCo has options, services for domestic violence survivors
Tucked away off East Burnside is Multnomah County’s Gateway Center for Domestic Violence Services. → Read More
Old Town ready to ring in New Year 2023
For the first time in a few years since the COVID pandemic began, Portland’s Entertainment District in Old Town is ready to ring in the new year. → Read More
Despite improving weather, many travelers are still stuck at PDX
As the roads improve in Portland, it seems the winter weather continues to impact traffic in the skies, as PDX saw long lines and a list of delays and cancellations this Christmas. → Read More
Need help staying warm? 4 severe weather shelters open around Portland
A plea from county officials is calling for people to stay safe and warm, ahead of incoming dangerous weather conditions. → Read More
4 suspicious fires in Salem; man arrested for arson
After a series of late night fires in the same general area of Salem, a 28-year-old man was arrested and booked on 3 charges, including arson. → Read More