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“There’s 265,000 people that were trying to come here. They are feeling quite helpless,” said Shawn VanDiver, president of #AfghanEvac, a group that works to resettle Afghan refugees.
Afghans in US and abroad fear ‘devolving situation’ amid Trump immigration crackdown
Afghans and those who have spent years trying to help them since the fallout of the U.S. withdrawal from the country are reeling after a series of punitive actions taken by President Trump in the w…
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“There’s 265,000 people that were trying to come here. They are feeling quite helpless,” said Shawn VanDiver, president of #AfghanEvac, a group that works to resettle Afghan refugees.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is breaking the first rule of Fight Club. He’s talking about Fight Club. But what is it exactly?
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is breaking the first rule of Fight Club. He’s talking about Fight Club. But what is it exactly?
With so much at stake for Seattle (9-3) — and so little on the line for Atlanta (4-8) — the Seahawks can’t afford a slip-up when they visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/seahawks-falcons-nfl-football-12072025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/seahawks-falcons-nfl-football-12072025/?cid=bluesky_
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
With so much at stake for Seattle (9-3) — and so little on the line for Atlanta (4-8) — the Seahawks can’t afford a slip-up when they visit Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday.
https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/seahawks-falcons-nfl-football-12072025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/sports/ap-sports/seahawks-falcons-nfl-football-12072025/?cid=bluesky_
Just after 1 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a reports of gunfire in the 00 block of West Powell Boulevard.
One dead in early morning Gresham shooting
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police in Gresham are investigating after a person was found dead from a shooting early Sunday morning. Just after 1 a.m., officers responded to a reports of gunfire i…
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December 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Just after 1 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a reports of gunfire in the 00 block of West Powell Boulevard.
The current jackpot ranks as the seventh-largest in Powerball history, well behind a $1.08 billion jackpot won in California two years ago
https://www.koin.com/news/powerball-jackpot-rolls-to-875m-check-numbers-drawn-where-tickets-worth-1m-or-more-were-sold/?cid=bluesky_
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The current jackpot ranks as the seventh-largest in Powerball history, well behind a $1.08 billion jackpot won in California two years ago
https://www.koin.com/news/powerball-jackpot-rolls-to-875m-check-numbers-drawn-where-tickets-worth-1m-or-more-were-sold/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/powerball-jackpot-rolls-to-875m-check-numbers-drawn-where-tickets-worth-1m-or-more-were-sold/?cid=bluesky_
The concerns of this atmospheric river event are the flood potential of rivers, streams and creeks, and there’s risk of mudslides and power outages.
Flood Watch issued for NW Oregon and SW Washington starting Sunday Night
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The prolonged wet weather pattern is sticking around our region all the way through the middle part of the upcoming workweek. The National Weather Service Portland office ha…
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December 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The concerns of this atmospheric river event are the flood potential of rivers, streams and creeks, and there’s risk of mudslides and power outages.
Amid rumors about a potential ICE detention center in Portland, Wyden has vowed to fight against any such development. https://www.koin.com/news/politics/sen-ron-wyden-ice-rumors-portland-midterms-interview-12-6-2025/?cid=bluesky_
Sen. Ron Wyden: There won’t be an ‘Airport Alcatraz’ at PDX
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) sat down with KOIN 6 News Saturday to talk about some of the issues he’s focusing on in Washington, D.C. and in Oregon. Amid rumors abo…
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December 7, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Amid rumors about a potential ICE detention center in Portland, Wyden has vowed to fight against any such development. https://www.koin.com/news/politics/sen-ron-wyden-ice-rumors-portland-midterms-interview-12-6-2025/?cid=bluesky_
A family is demanding justice after they claim ICE agents ran over a family member’s foot while arresting him earlier this week. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/we-are-not-animals-family-seeking-justice-after-mans-foot-allegedly-ran-over-during-ice-arrest/?cid=bluesky_
‘We are not animals’: Family seeking justice after man’s foot allegedly run over during ICE arrest
WARNING: This video may be disturbing to some viewers. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Vancouver family is demanding justice after they claim Immigrant and Customs Enforcement agents ran over a family me…
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A family is demanding justice after they claim ICE agents ran over a family member’s foot while arresting him earlier this week. https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/we-are-not-animals-family-seeking-justice-after-mans-foot-allegedly-ran-over-during-ice-arrest/?cid=bluesky_
A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed while crossing the street on a mobility scooter in Forest Grove early Saturday morning, authorities said. https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/71-year-old-woman-on-mobility-scooter-hit-and-killed-in-forest-grove/?cid=bluesky_
71-year-old woman on mobility scooter hit and killed in Forest Grove
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed while crossing the street on a mobility scooter in Forest Grove early Saturday morning, authorities said. At around 6:45 a.m., o…
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December 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A 71-year-old woman was hit and killed while crossing the street on a mobility scooter in Forest Grove early Saturday morning, authorities said. https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/71-year-old-woman-on-mobility-scooter-hit-and-killed-in-forest-grove/?cid=bluesky_
“It definitely was felt,” a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. said. “There are a lot of people on social media, people felt it.”
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. There was no tsunami warning, and …
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December 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“It definitely was felt,” a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. said. “There are a lot of people on social media, people felt it.”
The ratings consider a road test score, predicted reliability, safety and owner satisfaction.
https://www.koin.com/news/consumer-reports-10-best-and-worst-car-brands-for-2026/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/consumer-reports-10-best-and-worst-car-brands-for-2026/?cid=bluesky_
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The ratings consider a road test score, predicted reliability, safety and owner satisfaction.
https://www.koin.com/news/consumer-reports-10-best-and-worst-car-brands-for-2026/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/consumer-reports-10-best-and-worst-car-brands-for-2026/?cid=bluesky_
Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law.
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has t…
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December 6, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law.
The confiscated drugs have a combined street value of $225,000, officials said. https://www.koin.com/local/55-lbs-of-meth-10-lbs-of-fentanyl-seized-in-oregon-traffic-bust/?cid=bluesky_
55 lbs of meth, 10 lbs of fentanyl seized in Oregon traffic bust
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Dozens of pounds of drugs were seized during an arrest on I-5 in Lane County as part of an investigation spanning multiple states, authorities said. The Clark County Sheriff…
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December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The confiscated drugs have a combined street value of $225,000, officials said. https://www.koin.com/local/55-lbs-of-meth-10-lbs-of-fentanyl-seized-in-oregon-traffic-bust/?cid=bluesky_
This comes as Flock faces legal scrutiny over fears that the company is assisting federal immigration enforcement with the information https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/eugene-cancels-contract-with-flock-cameras-over-privacy-data-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This comes as Flock faces legal scrutiny over fears that the company is assisting federal immigration enforcement with the information https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/eugene-cancels-contract-with-flock-cameras-over-privacy-data-concerns/?cid=bluesky_
The new post comes days after the White House released a similar montage of ICE arrests set to Carpenter’s song “Juno.”
https://www.koin.com/news/white-house-uses-sabrina-carpenter-snl-clip-after-she-objects-to-ice-song-use/?cid=bluesky_
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December 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The new post comes days after the White House released a similar montage of ICE arrests set to Carpenter’s song “Juno.”
https://www.koin.com/news/white-house-uses-sabrina-carpenter-snl-clip-after-she-objects-to-ice-song-use/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/white-house-uses-sabrina-carpenter-snl-clip-after-she-objects-to-ice-song-use/?cid=bluesky_
According to Sen. Murray, his wife and 2 of his kids were “forced to watch helplessly as he was violently attacked and dragged away."
https://www.koin.com/top-stories/sen-patty-murray-urges-release-of-washington-father-allegedly-mauled-by-ice-dog/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/top-stories/sen-patty-murray-urges-release-of-washington-father-allegedly-mauled-by-ice-dog/?cid=bluesky_
Sen. Patty Murray urges release of Washington father allegedly mauled by ICE dog
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Washington Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) is demanding the release of a young father, who her office claims was mauled by an ICE dog during his arrest last month. Accordi…
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December 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
According to Sen. Murray, his wife and 2 of his kids were “forced to watch helplessly as he was violently attacked and dragged away."
https://www.koin.com/top-stories/sen-patty-murray-urges-release-of-washington-father-allegedly-mauled-by-ice-dog/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/top-stories/sen-patty-murray-urges-release-of-washington-father-allegedly-mauled-by-ice-dog/?cid=bluesky_
Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test.
Gas prices sink while electricity jumps, giving both GOP and Dems an affordability talking point
Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test. Democrats are lambasting the White House for hi…
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December 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Gasoline prices are down while electric and natural gas costs are up, turning the issue of energy affordability into a political Rorschach test.
Some coastal communities could also see flooding from minor tidal overflow thanks to the king tides returning as wet and windy weather remains.
Flood advisory extended for Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A flood advisory has been extended for much of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington through early Friday as the region is hit with rains from an atmospheric river…
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December 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Some coastal communities could also see flooding from minor tidal overflow thanks to the king tides returning as wet and windy weather remains.
While Americans will find higher fees at international attractions, out-of-country guests have not yet paid more to visit national parks in the U.S.
https://www.koin.com/news/these-national-parks-will-charge-an-extra-100-entrance-fee-for-international-visitors-in-2026/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/these-national-parks-will-charge-an-extra-100-entrance-fee-for-international-visitors-in-2026/?cid=bluesky_
December 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
While Americans will find higher fees at international attractions, out-of-country guests have not yet paid more to visit national parks in the U.S.
https://www.koin.com/news/these-national-parks-will-charge-an-extra-100-entrance-fee-for-international-visitors-in-2026/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/news/these-national-parks-will-charge-an-extra-100-entrance-fee-for-international-visitors-in-2026/?cid=bluesky_
ONA added the APPs will be holding a “solidarity rally” outside Legacy Good Samaritan where they will be joined by union officials, state lawmakers and others late Saturday morning.
Legacy APP healthcare workers to meet for mediation, but strike to continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After four days of striking, Advanced Practice Providers with Legacy are now set to return to the bargaining table, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) announced Saturday. O…
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December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ONA added the APPs will be holding a “solidarity rally” outside Legacy Good Samaritan where they will be joined by union officials, state lawmakers and others late Saturday morning.
The justices could take the next step in a case being argued Monday that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court ‘s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency, starting well before Donald Trump&…
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The justices could take the next step in a case being argued Monday that calls for a unanimous 90-year-old decision limiting executive authority to be overturned.
Would your spouse have to make for you to become a stay-at-home parent?
https://www.koin.com/local/want-to-be-a-stay-at-home-parent-in-the-pacific-northwest-this-is-what-your-spouse-has-to-earn-to-make-it-happen-says-study/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/local/want-to-be-a-stay-at-home-parent-in-the-pacific-northwest-this-is-what-your-spouse-has-to-earn-to-make-it-happen-says-study/?cid=bluesky_
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Would your spouse have to make for you to become a stay-at-home parent?
https://www.koin.com/local/want-to-be-a-stay-at-home-parent-in-the-pacific-northwest-this-is-what-your-spouse-has-to-earn-to-make-it-happen-says-study/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/local/want-to-be-a-stay-at-home-parent-in-the-pacific-northwest-this-is-what-your-spouse-has-to-earn-to-make-it-happen-says-study/?cid=bluesky_
There are several myths when it comes to driving in the winter — from drivers pumping their brakes on ice to letting newer cars warm up. But does gas freeze if there isn’t enough in the tank? https://www.koin.com/news/does-gas-in-cars-freeze-if-theres-not-enough-in-the-tank/?cid=bluesky_
December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
There are several myths when it comes to driving in the winter — from drivers pumping their brakes on ice to letting newer cars warm up. But does gas freeze if there isn’t enough in the tank? https://www.koin.com/news/does-gas-in-cars-freeze-if-theres-not-enough-in-the-tank/?cid=bluesky_
#koin6weather Impacts of Portland’s latest atmospheric river are expected to last through the weekend as temperatures remain warmer than average.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-lasts-through-the-weekend-in-portland-12062025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-lasts-through-the-weekend-in-portland-12062025/?cid=bluesky_
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#koin6weather Impacts of Portland’s latest atmospheric river are expected to last through the weekend as temperatures remain warmer than average.
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-lasts-through-the-weekend-in-portland-12062025/?cid=bluesky_
https://www.koin.com/weather/wet-windy-weather-lasts-through-the-weekend-in-portland-12062025/?cid=bluesky_
Dog food sold in Oregon recalled over possible plastic contamination
Dog food sold in Oregon recalled over possible plastic contamination
Frozen dog food sold in 14 states is being recalled due possible plastic contamination.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Dog food sold in Oregon recalled over possible plastic contamination