Danny Peterson
KOIN News
Portland, OR, United States
Contact Danny
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Danny:
2,352 new COVID-19 cases reported across 34 Oregon counties
Oregon logged 2,352 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, raising the state total to 291,978. → Read More
2 juveniles wounded in Gresham shooting
Two juveniles were wounded in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Gresham, police said. → Read More
Portland artist takes anti-gun violence exhibit to DC
“We absolutely cannot let it become the new normal." → Read More
Man arrested after attempted kidnapping in St. Helens
A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly trying to kidnap a child in St. Helens, police said. → Read More
Men who mumble a turn-on for women? Voice study says it’s true
Communication may be the key to a healthy relationship, but is mumbling what really drives women wild? A new study finds men who don’t speak very clearly may actually have an edge when it comes to dating. → Read More
Portland protest arsonist sent to federal prison
A Portland man who lit fires at the Multnomah County Justice Center in the days after the George Floyd killing was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Wednesday. → Read More
More pandemic EBT benefits coming for Oregon children
Families currently receiving pandemic EBT assistance can expect an additional $389 per child split up into two payments in September and October, the Oregon Department of Human Services announced Wednesday. → Read More
Police: Would-be thief steals GPS-tracked items from ‘bait car’
When police learned that the "bait car" -- a vehicle owned by the county to catch and deter thieves -- was broken into, they used the stolen items' GPS trackers to locate the suspect, police said. → Read More
More than 2,400 new COVID-19 cases reported in Oregon
Another 43 people with COVID-19 have died in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday. → Read More
Oregon travel agency: ‘Golden age of travel coming’
“We believe that there's, you know, a golden age of travel coming, both in terms of the demand, the pent up demand of people who are so excited to go out and see the world again." → Read More
Ex-husband admits soliciting current wife to murder ex-wife
Five years after Annastasia Hester was stabbed to death in her Gresham apartment, her ex-husband pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder and hindering prosecution. → Read More
Black Swimming Initiative to host ‘Eco-Swim Camp’ at Broughton Beach
“What we're trying to do is reconnect the community back to the resources that the rest of the community has access to. So historically, BIPOC or African Americans and swimming has been a contentious issue across America and even into the Portland area.” → Read More
K9 finds suspected DUII, hit-run driver in Beaverton
Two people were jailed and an innocent driver was hospitalized Thursday afternoon in Beaverton, deputies said. → Read More
Caught on camera: Door smashed, items stolen from Ding Tea PSU
The tea shop said this is the second break in within three months. → Read More
US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID
Canada recently began letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens enter the country. → Read More
East Portlanders want accountability from city’s shelter site list
“It is a complex solution and everybody has to help. And what we're saying is, some people are being asked to do more than others. Why is that? How equitable is that?” → Read More
Watch: Gov. Brown holds COVID press conference
Gov. Kate Brown, flanked by officials from the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, will hold a press conference on the surging cases of COVID-19 and the state’s ongoing response. → Read More
Rose Haven’s Back to School Drive brings backpacks, supplies to 400 kids
Last year, Oregon Department of Education tallied more than 21,000 homeless students. → Read More
Coffee shop worker, cops assaulted in downtown Portland
Three PPB officers were slightly injured during the arrest of a man believed to have punched a coffee shop worker Thursday afternoon. → Read More
‘Nicest people I’ve ever met’: Gresham residents escape heat
“We are providing a safe place for people to come, get cool. We’re providing plenty of hydration. We’re providing showers, clothing donations, hygiene, we have misters.” → Read More