Organization to end operations after years of service Photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Oregon will dissolve effective Sept. 30, 2026, ending a 43-year effort to help solve crimes and improve public safety across the state. Henry Groepper, chairman of Crime Stoppers of Oregon, said declining tips and rewards, a shrinking program and an aging board contributed to the decision to dissolve the organization. Groepper, who has been involved with the program since

Nearly three decades later, the case begins Rapper Tupac Shakur attends a voter registration event in South Central Los Angeles, Aug. 15, 1996. (AP Photo/Frank Wiese, File) (AP) - Tupac Shakur fans arrived at a Las Vegas courthouse Monday for opening statements in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the legendary rapper’s killing, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, is charged wi

Police requesting additional information from the public about what took place Photo courtesy of PPB Portland police responded to reports of a shooting at a large house party attended by more than 100 people. Officers arrived about 10 minutes after the first 911 call, found a chaotic scene, and located two injured victims, one of whom received a tourniquet before being taken to the hospital. Four additional victims arrived at hospitals in private vehicles. An 18-year-old man

Authorities say they believe the violence was gang-related People hold smartphone with flash light during the vigil for victims the day after a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (AP) — Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend didn’t come from the gun a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was se

Prayer and song marked his scheduled ICE appointment Photo courtesy of Augustana Lutheran Church On Thursday, July 16, Augustana staff member, seminarian, and Executive Director of the VIVA Inclusive Migrant Network at Augustana, Francisco Aguirre, was summoned to check in at the ICE detention center at 4310 South Macadam Ave. Mr. Aguirre was accompanied into ICE by Pastor Knutson and his lawyer, as had been their custom over the years. Supporters were contacted that week,

An 18-year-old’s death and a family’s search for answers Updated photo provided by the family in July 2026 shows Nolan Xavier Wells with his mother, Christine Wonsley. (family photo via AP) AP - Family and supporters of Nolan Xavier Wells gathered in a Mississippi church Monday to mourn and celebrate the 18-year-old, whose death following a July 4 boat trip with friends has captured national attention and prompted calls for an independent investigation. The Rev. Al Sharpton

Corrections Chief Deputy Vera Pool is honored for her decades of service during her retirement ceremony. Her career began in 1970. (Photo courtesy of Antonio Harris Photography) The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office proudly celebrated the retirement of Corrections Chief Deputy Vera Pool, who’s extraordinary 56-year career leaves an enduring legacy of service leadership, and dedication. Chief Deputy Pool began her career with the Sheriff's Office in 1970 as a corrections offic

Clients at risk of deportation and financial loss Gabriel Martinez Garcia, 30 holds a Bible close to his chest. (AP Photo/Akash Pamarthy) AP - An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal status in the United States. Instead, Alexandra Lozano created fake stories of domestic abuse and human trafficking to apply for humanitarian visas without her clients’ knowledge, according to several lawsuits and a legal ethics investi

Tips shared after recent robbery incident Police remind public to use safe practices when buying and selling items. (Pexels/Mike Jones) The Portland Police Bureau is reminding community members to prioritize safety when buying or selling items through online marketplaces after a recent armed robbery linked to a Facebook Marketplace transaction. On Tuesday night, June 9, 2026, officers assigned to PPB's Central Precinct responded to reports of a threat with a weapon at a resid