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Portland city leaders weigh in on self-driving car concerns PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Legislation in Salem is now impacting the future of self-driving cars in Oregon. There is a lot of pushback for this new technology, including from some members of the…

Portland city leaders weigh in on self-driving car concerns

‘I know those guys’: Portland photographer shot Super Bowl halftime couple’s engagement photos PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN)  — Portland wedding photographer Nate Meeds was watching the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday night when he got the shock of a lifetime. His clients, Eleisa Aparico and Th…

‘I know those guys’: Portland photographer shot Super Bowl halftime couple’s engagement photos

OHSU will explore turning its primate research center into a sanctuary, board says PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For years, animal rights activists have called attention to the Oregon Primate Research Center, filing complaints and pressuring both researchers and administrators at Orego…

OHSU will explore turning its primate research center into a sanctuary, board says

Portland city leaders keep finding unspent taxpayer money. How? The City of Portland has discovered millions of dollars of unspent taxpayer money, and the City Administrator is now working to bring in an outside firm to review the books and ensure transparency.

Portland city leaders keep finding unspent taxpayer money. How?

2 dead after car strikes tree off Oregon highway PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A single-car crash on Highway 58 took the lives of two people early Sunday morning, Oregon State Police announced. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. near milepost 40…

2 dead after car strikes tree off Oregon highway

Ocasio-Cortez spars with Jake Paul over Bad Bunny: ‘He makes you look small’ Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed influencer Jake Paul over his criticism of Bad Bunny performing at Super Bowl LX.  Paul wrote on the social platform X before the game began that he w…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed influencer Jake Paul over his criticism of Bad Bunny performing at Super Bowl LX.

Oregon farmworkers union calls on Congress to deny DHS funding hike for ICE Oregon’s largest farmworker union is calling on Congress to deny a proposed budget that includes a substantial increase for the Department of Homeland Security, citing ICE’s harassment …

Oregon farmworkers union calls on Congress to deny DHS funding hike for ICE

Missing Oregon hiker found near Diamond Peak after 3 days in backcountry Rescue teams found a missing hiker on Mt. Yoran in good health but without water after being stuck in the backcountry for three days, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Office has shared safety ti…

Missing Oregon hiker found near Diamond Peak after 3 days in backcountry
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/missing-oregon-hiker-found-near-diamond-peak-after-3-days-in-backcountry/?cid=bluesky_ 

Oregon teen arrested, accused of planning attack on ICE in order to start a new nation PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An Oregon teen was arrested last week for allegedly planning an attack on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Saint Helens resident Rayden Tanner Coleman, 18, was ar…

Oregon teen arrested, accused of planning attack on ICE in order to start a new nation

Maxwell pleads the Fifth in House deposition on Epstein files Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, …

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions during a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Monday, asserting her Fifth Amendment right.

Bad Bunny’s halftime show: Why did he perform on a utility pole? What was the significance of Bad Bunny’s performance among malfunctioning power lines?

Bad Bunny gave viewers plenty to talk about after Sunday’s performance during Super Bowl LX, from the many celebrity cameos to a real-life wedding.

Julia Brim-Edwards announces bid for Multnomah County Chair Julia Brim-Edwards, a Multnomah County commissioner, has announced her candidacy for Multnomah County Chair, with a focus on reducing homelessness, increasing housing, and providing strong leadersh…

Julia Brim-Edwards announces bid for Multnomah County Chair

Cause of death for Catherine O’Hara identified: Reports The 71-year-old died in January.

Cause of death for Catherine O’Hara identified

Oregon bill aims to turn Moda Center into 'world-class hub' A new bill in the Oregon legislature is aiming to guide renovations for the oldest unrenovated NBA area in the United States — the Moda Center — with plans to turn the facility into a &…

‘Bigger than basketball’: Oregon bill aims to turn Moda Center into ‘world-class hub’

Sen. Wyden fires back at Trump for calling Oregon Olympic skier a ‘real loser’ U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess of Oregon faced backlash from President Donald Trump after speaking out against the political climate in the U.S., prompting Oregon leaders to respond.

"Lame criticisms": Sen. Ron Wyden fired back after President Trump called an Oregon Olympic skier "a real loser."
https://www.koin.com/sports/sen-wyden-trump-olympic-skier-oregon-hunter-hess/?cid=bluesky_ 

New body-worn camera video shows police response to Brown University shooting New body-worn camera video from one of the Providence police officers who responded to the deadly Brown University shooting on Dec. 13 has been released to the public.

About 20 minutes of body-worn camera video from one of the police officers who responded to the deadly Brown University shooting on Dec. 13 has been released to the public.

Oregon native Jackie Wiles finishes 4th in Olympics downhill race Jackie Wiles, an alum of Canby High School, placed fourth in the women’s downhill competition at the Olympic Winter Games, just three tenths of a second behind the bronze medalist.

Oregon native and Canby High School alum Jackie Wiles placed fourth in the women’s downhill competition at the Olympic Winter Games over the weekend.
https://www.koin.com/sports/oregon-native-jackie-wiles-finishes-4th-olympics-downhill-race/?cid=bluesky_ 

National Pizza Day: Where to get discounts and BOGOs on Feb. 9 Over a dozen major pizzeria chains are offering deals in honor of National Pizza Day.

Whether you like your pizza with thin or thick crust, topped with pepperoni or polarizing pineapple, Feb. 9 is a day to celebrate the remarkable pie.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/national-pizza-day-where-to-get-discounts-and-bogos-on-feb-9/?cid=bluesky_ 

Lindsey Vonn’s fall explained: A reverse banked section, an unlucky bump and an air bag How did the 41-year-old American standout lose control just 12.5 seconds into her run and crash so spectacularly at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Sunday?

How did the 41-year-old American standout lose control just 12.5 seconds into her run and crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Games on Sunday? https://www.koin.com/sports/italy-olympics/lindsey-vonns-fall-explained-a-reverse-banked-section-an-unlucky-bump-and-an-air-bag/?cid=bluesky_ 

Record 13 skiers, climbers and hikers died in Italian mountains over the last week Fresh snowfall during recent storms and wind-swept snowcaps on weak internal layers have created especially risky conditions along the entire Alpine crescent bordering France, Switzerland and Austr…

A record 13 backcountry skiers, climbers and hikers have died in the Italian mountains over the last week.
https://www.koin.com/news/international/record-13-skiers-climbers-and-hikers-died-in-italian-mountains-over-the-last-week/?cid=bluesky_ 

Schiff: Trump planning to ‘subvert’ midterms Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday said President Trump is attempting to “subvert” midterm elections after a recent FBI raid at an election warehouse in Georgia. “I think [Trump] intends to try …

Sen. Adam Schiff on Sunday said President Trump is attempting to “subvert” midterm elections after a recent FBI raid at an election warehouse in Georgia.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/schiff-trump-planning-to-subvert-midterms/?cid=bluesky_ 

Showers linger into Monday around Portland amid seasonal temps PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following a weekend of heavy rain at times, we filled up those rain gauges in PDX. Portland topped out with nearly 1.5″ of rainfall over Saturday and Sunday. As we hea…

Happy Monday! After a weekend of heavy rain, showers continue to linger around Portland.
https://www.koin.com/weather/showers-linger-into-monday-around-portland-amid-seasonal-temps/?cid=bluesky_ 

1 seriously injured, suspect arrested after Gresham stabbing One person was seriously injured and another person was arrested after a stabbing investigation in Gresham Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

One person was seriously injured and a suspect was arrested after a stabbing investigation in Gresham Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/1-seriously-injured-suspect-arrested-after-gresham-stabbing/?cid=bluesky_ 

Kohr Explores: Valentine’s Day deals at Goodwill Valentine’s Day is coming this Saturday and KOIN 6 News is showing you how to show some love to your bank account.

Valentine’s Day is coming this Saturday and KOIN 6 News is showing you how to show some love to your bank account.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/kohr-explores-valentines-day-deals-at-goodwill/?cid=bluesky_ 

What happens to all the losers’ Super Bowl merch? It’s being shipped to Europe The NFL plans for both outcomes so they’re ready regardless of who wins. What that inevitably means is a whole lot of merchandise that’s pre-printed and pre-made – but fans won’t ever be able to bu…

After the Seahawks officially clinched their Super Bowl win, merchandise declaring them champions hit the market. But what happens with the Patriots' merch?
https://www.koin.com/news/national/what-happens-to-all-the-losers-super-bowl-merch-its-being-shipped-to-europe/?cid=bluesky_ 

2 seriously hurt after car crashes into utility pole on SW Capitol Hwy in Portland PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were seriously hurt after a car crashed into a utility pole on Sunday evening, shutting down a section of Southwest Capitol Highway in Portland. Just after 8 p.m.…

Two people were seriously hurt after a car crashed into a utility pole on Sunday evening, shutting down a section of Southwest Capitol Highway in Portland. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/2-seriously-hurt-after-car-crashes-into-utility-pole-on-sw-capitol-hwy-in-portland/?cid=bluesky_ 

‘Tariffs have taken a big toll’: 3 Doors Down to close due to rising costs PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An established Portland restaurant has announced it will soon be closing. The owner of 3 Doors Down Cafe and Lounge, located near Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard and Southeast…

The owner of 3 Doors Down Cafe and Lounge on SE Hawthorne Blvd announced they’ll be closing due to rising costs. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/tariffs-have-taken-a-big-toll-3-doors-down-to-close-due-to-rising-costs/?cid=bluesky_ 

Users report problems with X amid Super Bowl, halftime shows X users are reporting problems on Sunday on what could be a busy night for the social site.

Users report problems with X amid Super Bowl, halftime shows

Portland bar owner cheers on son who is a Seahawks dancer in the Super Bowl PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Local restaurants and bars are packed with football fans watching the Super Bowl tonight, but there is one place in Portland with a personal connection to what is happening …

“Number one dad. Of course, I’ve got to be able to cheer on the Seahawks because of my son,” said Jim Rice, owner of The Fields Bar and Grill. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/portland-bar-owner-cheers-on-son-who-is-a-seahawks-dancer-in-the-super-bowl/?cid=bluesky_

Photos: Patriots player shows up to Super Bowl in shackles, latest in line of eccentric outfits Mack Hollins has made a name for himself by showing up to games barefoot, but Sunday’s look took it to a whole other level.

PHOTOS: Patriots player shows up to Super Bowl in shackles, latest in line of eccentric outfits