Portland, OR|News|
Portland Homicide Indictment Charges Man In 5 Shootings, 3 Deaths
Joseph Kelly Banks is charged in a 15-count indictment with three murders, three counts of attempted murder and more.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
- Across America
Manager News and Content Partnership as well as National Writer..I've reported for: NYT, KATU, KGW, KOIN, The Oregonian, The NY Sun, NY1 News, NY Post, Washington Post.
Posting Activity
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Assisted Suicide Now An Option For Out-Of-State Residents
Oregon settled a lawsuit with a doctor who challenged a ban on out-of-state residents receiving medical aid in dying.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Willamette Falls Locks Authority Holds First Meeting Wednesday
The Willamette Falls Locks Authority will meet for the first time as the regions prepares for the eventual reopening of the locks.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Hops Retiring Ben Petrick's Number On Opening Night
Ben Petrick. a Hillsboro native and former coach of the Hops, will have his number retired a ceremony on Opening Night, April 8.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Portland Street Response Program Now Citywide, Officials Announce
The Portland Street Response program, which is now citywide, is expected to keep growing until its operating 24/7.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Marine Drive Shooting Leaves Several Victims, Person In Custody
Portland Police say that a street racing event early Monday turned into a crime scene after around 100 shots were fired.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Despite Unicycle Theft, Unipiper Says Portland 'A Special Place'
Brian Kidd, better known as The Unipiper, says that the theft of his unicycle hasn't taken away his love of Portland.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Madison South Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Portland Police Say
Portland Police are investigating a shooting Sunday night by Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Milton Street that left one man dead.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
Feds Say Salem Man Ran 'Largest Known' Ghost Gun Shop In Oregon
Tyler Ray Harnden is also charged with possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and heroin.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Blue Heron 3-Alarm Fire Probe Leads To Arson, Burglary Conviction
Enrique Mejia will be sentenced in May after being convicted for setting the 3-alarm fire that badly damaged some buildings at the site.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Missing Girl In Stolen Minivan Found Safe, Man Arrested
Colton Ian Suckow was arrested after a massive hunt for a stolen van with a child in the back.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Early Morning North Portland 2nd Alarm Fire Sends One To Hospital
A woman had to be rescued from the roof as fire moved quickly through the three-level home.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Humane Society, Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
Two of Oregon's largest animal shelters are going to be one organization with two locations starting in July.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Beaverton, OR|News|
Beaverton School District Hires New Superintendent, Starts July 1
Gustavo Balderas was the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year, according to the American School Superintendent Association.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Missing Clackamas Child Dies After Being Found By Creek: Sheriff
The child was pronounced dead after being flown to a Portland hospital.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
March Madness Arrives In Portland, Bringing Economic Boom With It
As the NCAA tournament is played in front of fans across the country for the first time since 2019, Portland hosts 1st and 2nd round games.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Across Oregon, OR|News|
No Tsunami Threat For Oregon Coast After Japan Earthquake
The United States Geological Society says that a 7.3 earthquake off Japan will not cause a tsunami here.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Hillsboro, OR|News|
Hillsboro Standoff Ends When Man Takes Own Life, Police Say
Hillsboro police say that a hostage situation ended when a man took his life.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Oregon City, OR|News|
Oregon City School District Approves Naloxone For In-School Use
The district gave the okay to school officials keeping the so-called anti-overdose drug on hand to help students in a crisis.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
Portland, OR|News|
Oregon Music Hall Of Fame: Recovered Stolen Guitars Not Ours
Portland Police conduct searches in Gresham, Fairview, and Damascus, recovering stolen guitars and other signed music memorabilia.
Colin Miner, Patch Staff
