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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 15m

An audit released Wednesday is warning about the future of Portland’s park system because of a lack of stable funding.
https://www.koin.com/news/portland/audit-warns-of-infrastructure-crisis-funding-issues-for-portland-parks/?cid=bluesky_

Audit warns of ‘infrastructure crisis,’ funding issues for Portland parks

An audit released Wednesday is warning about the future of Portland’s park system because of a lack of stable funding.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 35m

Former president of 2 nonprofits accused of embezzling from both

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman who was the president of two separate non-profit organizations in Washington County has been indicted for embezzling from both of them, totaling more than $12,000, a…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 1h

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday announced that U.S. Coast Guard employees will get paid this week, despite the government shutdown.

DHS: US Coast Guard to get paid despite government shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday announced that U.S. Coast Guard employees will get paid this week, despite the government shutdown.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 1h

The new Governors Public Health Alliance aims to bring together bipartisan support for “improved coordination, faster information sharing, and unified guidance.”
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/or-gov-kotek-joins-15-state-governors-public-health-alliance/?cid=bluesky_

‘One step ahead’: Oregon joins new 15-state health alliance

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has joined 14 other state governors in forming the Governors Public Health Alliance to improve coordination, information sharing, and unified guidance in response to public h…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 2h

After announcing the closure of two other facilities, Providence Health & Services is now planning to shut down several of its clinics.https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/providence-to-shut-down-occupational-health-services-at-multiple-portland-area-clinics/?cid=bluesky_

Providence to shut down occupational health services at multiple Portland-area clinics

A Providence spokesperson told KOIN 6 the closures will affect 43 employees.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 2h

A federal judge ruled Wednesday to extend the orders that keep the National Guard away from the U.S. ICE facility in South Portland.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/federal-judge-extends-orders-to-keep-national-guard-out-of-portland/?cid=bluesky_

Federal judge extends orders to keep National Guard out of Portland

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut ruled to extend the orders that keep the National Guard away from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland, citing that the small p…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 3h

“Young adults would see the greatest increase in uninsurance."

If Obamacare tax credits expire, this is who could lose health insurance

The fight over enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace drags on in Congress as crucial deadlines draw near and certain groups stand to be hit the hardest …

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 3h

Deputies in Sherman County are receiving reports of an aggressive doe in the Grass Valley.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/aggressive-doe-sherman-county-attack-dogs/?cid=bluesky_

‘Aggressive’ doe in Sherman County reportedly attacking dogs

Residents in Sherman County have reported an aggressive doe to officials, saying the animal once attacked dogs and a person.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 4h

A skunk was found wandering around a Tigard neighborhood with its head stuck in a jar.

“You can’t make this up”: Police rescue skunk with head stuck in jar

A skunk was found wandering around a Tigard neighborhood with its head stuck in a jar, officials said.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 5h

Two storage containers went up in flames near the Moda Center early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Storage containers near Moda Center go up in flames Wednesday morning

Two storage containers went up in flames near the Moda Center early Wednesday morning, authorities said.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 6h

The State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals, citing comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/state-department-revokes-6-visas-over-charlie-kirk-comments/?cid=bluesky_

State Department revokes 6 visas over Charlie Kirk comments

The six individuals were identified as from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Paraguay.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 6h

More than a month after a record-setting $1.79 billion Powerball jackpot was won by two tickets, another massive lottery jackpot is building.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/mega-millions-jackpot-grows-to-625m-when-is-the-next-drawing/?cid=bluesky_

Mega Millions jackpot grows to $625M: How long until the next drawing?

It’s the largest Mega Millions jackpot since last year.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 7h

Washington’s second In-N-Out Burger could open as soon as next year.
https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/vancouver-could-welcome-its-first-in-n-out-burger-in-2026/?cid=bluesky_

Vancouver could welcome its first In-N-Out Burger in 2026

The restaurant is still in its initial construction phase, Vice President of Store Development Mike Abbate confirmed.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 7h

Happy Wednesday! Sunshine is here today before rain returns this weekend!
https://www.koin.com/weather/sunshine-returns-wednesday-rain-returns-this-weekend/?cid=bluesky_

Sunshine returns Wednesday, rain returns this weekend

Enjoy the crisp October air and sunshine Wednesday as clouds and rain return to the Pacific Northwest later in the week.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 8h

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act.
https://www.koin.com/news/politics/listen-live-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-voting-rights-act-case/?cid=bluesky_

Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in Voting Rights Act case

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act. The court …

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 8h

The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations following a Politico report on a leaked group chat.
https://www.koin.com/news/national/young-republicans-call-for-immediate-resignations-after-report-on-gop-group-chat/?cid=bluesky_

Young Republicans call for immediate resignations after report on GOP group chat

The chat also featured racial slurs and reportedly said that rape was “epic,” according to the report.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 9h

With Halloween fast approaching, homes across the Pacific Northwest are getting ready to bring the scares.
https://www.koin.com/news/washington/kohr-explores-get-in-the-spirit-at-ridgefields-holiday-house/?cid=bluesky_

Kohr Explores: Get in the spirit at Ridgefield’s ‘holiday house’

With Halloween fast approaching, homes across the Pacific Northwest are getting ready to bring the scares.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 9h

A popular brand of rice has been recalled nationwide after it was reported that there could be small stones in the product.
https://www.koin.com/news/recalls/popular-rice-brand-issues-nationwide-recall-fda/?cid=bluesky_

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 20h

A man who was intoxicated and erratically driving with gunshot wounds was sentenced to prison for his role in a Southeast Portland crash that killed an 11-year-old boy in 2023.

Intoxicated driver sentenced for SE Portland crash that killed 11-year-old: Court docs

A man who was intoxicated and erratically driving with gunshot wounds was sentenced to prison earlier in October for his role in a Southeast Portland crash that killed an 11-year-old boy, according…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 21h

Individuals from seven nearby buildings were evacuated as firefighters shut down the entire block.

Second gas leak in a week causes evacuations in Vancouver

Twenty-one people were evacuated from seven nearby buildings after a gas leak was reported in Vancouver, Oregon, with no injuries reported and the area now reopened.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 22h

Now that a suspect is in custody, Atencio’s family said they are breathing easier.

‘Fell to my knees’: Portland family reacts to arrest of murder suspect in Montana

Connor O’Brien, 21, was arrested in Montana on Monday for the murder of Tiara Atencio in 2023, and is now facing charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 22h

Portland’s nude cycling demonstration marked how the response to federal law enforcement is “getting really ugly,” according to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson.

‘It’s getting really ugly’: House speaker calls out Portland’s nude cycling protest

Portland’s nude cycling demonstration was met with criticism from U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who claimed that the response to federal law enforcement is “getting really ugly”…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 23h

Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals kicked off their five-day strike in Oregon and Southwest Washington early Tuesday morning. Here's what that means for patients.

Can you still get care during the Kaiser Permanente strike? What to know

Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals have begun a five-day strike in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with the impacted hospitals remaining open through the end of the strike on Su…

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 1d

A community satisfaction survey found that 59% of Salem residents believe the city is heading down the “wrong track."

Additional spending approved for addressing Salem’s mental health crises, homelessness

A community satisfaction survey found that 59% of Salem residents believe the city is heading down the “wrong track.”

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 1d

A federal court has set a hearing to decide whether or not to extend the temporary restraining order preventing troops from being deployed to Portland.

Judge will consider extending pause on Portland troop deployment

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A federal court has set a hearing to decide whether or not to extend the temporary restraining order preventing troops from being deployed to Portland. Then hearing will be …

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