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Portland Family Reels After Motorcyclist Survives Deliberate Hit-And-Run

PORTLAND, OR – A terrifying encounter on a Portland roadway nearly ended in tragedy when a young motorcyclist was struck by a van in what police say was a deliberate act. The harrowing incident, caught on a passing driver’s dashcam, has left a family shaken and a community demanding justice. The video, which quickly spread through social media, shows a Kia Carnival van suddenly veering into the path of the 21-year-old rider. In the blink …

Elderly Woman Found Dead in Suitcase

PORTLAND, OR – In a case that has gripped the city, the body of an 80-year-old woman was discovered in a suitcase along the banks of Sauvie Island. Known to her family as Lead Da, the woman was beloved for her vivacity and youthful spirit, traits that made her untimely death all the more shocking. The woman’s daughter, Kayla Five Coats, recalls her mother as someone who embraced life with enthusiasm and had no plans …

Chaos in the Skies: Alaska Airlines Crew Heroically Subdues Passenger in Hair-Pulling Incident on Flight to Portland

Oakland, CA — A flight bound for Portland, Oregon, from Oakland was dramatically canceled earlier this month after an alarming incident aboard an Alaska Airlines aircraft prompted a swift intervention by crew members, ultimately leading to police involvement. The disturbance started when a male passenger began behaving erratically as the plane was preparing to leave the tarmac. According to reports from witnesses and videos shared online, the man was murmuring unintelligibly and rocking back and …

Community Mourns Heroic Father Killed While Thwarting Theft in Portland Store Parking Lot

Portland, Ore. — Two teenage boys are in custody following the tragic death of a 47-year-old man who attempted to prevent a purse-snatching incident in a Portland supermarket parking lot, according to local authorities. The attack occurred on January 13 in the parking area of a Fred Meyer store, marking the city’s first homicide of the year. The suspects, aged 15 and 16, whose identities are withheld due to their juvenile status, are facing charges …

Portland Police Hunt for Fugitive After Deadly Shooting in Sumner Neighborhood

Portland, Oregon – A fatal shooting on Tuesday afternoon in Northeast Portland has triggered a police manhunt for the assailant who fled the scene. The incident took place just before 6 p.m. along Northeast Sandy Boulevard in the city’s Sumner Neighborhood, where law enforcement discovered a man deceased from a gunshot wound. Authorities have yet to release the identity of the victim as the investigation continues. Investigators are piecing together the event details, working to …

Portland Man Faces Multiple Violent Charges After Alleged Attacks on Health Spa Workers

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 20-year-old man was taken into custody by Gresham police on charges stemming from alleged violent assaults at two separate health spas. The accused, identified as Habib Habibi, faces a series of charges including first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, second-degree robbery, as well as charges related to coercion, strangulation, first-degree attempted rape, and first-degree attempted sexual abuse. These incidents, which shook the local community, occurred in November when Habibi allegedly targeted workers at …

Outrage as Man Freed After Guilty Plea in Brutal Assault of Homeless Woman in Portland

Portland, Maine – A plea deal has resulted in the release of a man previously charged with the murder of a young homeless woman in Portland two years ago. On Monday, under the terms agreed in court, Frederick Johnson, who faced accusations relating to the violent death of 23-year-old Bethany Kelley, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault. Consequently, the murder charges were dismissed, and Johnson was released, credited for the time he had already served. In …

Portland Gripped by Twin Tragedies as Shootings Escalate; Police Seize Firearms in Repeat Vehicle Stop

Portland, Oregon – As the holiday season approaches, a resurgence of deadly shootings has struck the outer East Portland neighborhoods, with recent incidents in the Wilkes Community Group and Sumner areas igniting increased police investigations. The escalating violence underscores a troubling trend in these districts that authorities are striving to manage. In a concerning development on November 18, a man lost his life in the Wilkes neighborhood under the dark curtain of night. The incident …

Portland Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Local Woman in Tragic Shooting Incident

Portland, Oregon — A tragic incident unfolded in northeast Portland when a woman was fatally shot in what the shooter described as an accidental discharge. The victim, remembered warmly by her community as a “beautiful person inside and out,” lost her life in a moment of carelessness that has left friends and family grappling with a senseless loss. The shooting occurred during the early hours of a quiet Sunday morning. Authorities were called to the …

$35 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Portland Hospital for Security Guard’s Death Amid Allegations of Negligence and Unheeded Warnings

Portland, Ore. – The family of a security guard fatally shot at a Portland hospital has filed a $35 million lawsuit against the medical facility, alleging negligence that led to his death. The incident, which ended in a dramatic standoff and the shooter’s death by police in Gresham, has underscored the ongoing concerns about safety in healthcare settings. At the heart of the lawsuit is the claim that Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center did not …