'It has reached crisis proportions': Man shot and killed in Portland's 20th homicide of the year
The man who died in yesterday afternoon's shooting near Dawson Park was Portland's 20th homicide of the year and the 15th person to die from gun violence. At this time last year, the number of homicides in Portland stood at one. "We see it has reached crisis proportions," said Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, who visited the shooting scene. Wheeler said he hopes a new team launched by Portland police to address gun violence will make a difference. And Kieran Ramsey, Portland's new special agent in charge, said the FBI may step in to help with money, personnel or technological resources. READ MORE
Oregon could have enough doses to vaccinate every adult who wants the vaccine by the end of May
Oregon Health Authority director Patrick Allen said Oregon could have enough vaccine by April 21 to "hit 70% of the adult population" and by "the end of May, 100% of the adult population." READ MORE
Volunteer fire department in Santiam Canyon in jeopardy of closing
With a large part of their tax base gone, firefighters with the Idanha-Detroit Fire District are worried about the future. "In December 2021 our lights will go out. We won't be able to pay our electric bills," said deputy chief Damon Faust. READ MORE