One killed, two wounded in Wednesday shootings May 13 2021
A man is shot and killed in broad daylight near a restaurant in Northeast Portland on May 12.
Police are investigating two shootings on Wednesday, May 12, including a killing in broad daylight.
According to police, a man was shot to death around 5:30 p.m. near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 118th Avenue.
Family members identified the victim as Jalon Yoakum.
The shooting happened in an area where several people were going to pick up dinner from a local pizza restaurant and a barbecue restaurant. This shooting touched many members of the community, including Pastor J.W. Matt Hennessee.
April 28 2021
Commissioner Carmen Rubio said new Portland Parks & Recreation bureau spending would primarily come from development fees.
Commissioner Carmen Rubio who oversees the city s network of 247 leafy parks and recreation centers has announced plans to spend roughly $27.9 million on further upgrades and new facilities.
The money, primarily pulled from the fees Portland tacks on to new development projects, will kickstart planning on a new swimming center in North Portland, help activate the grassy lawn of Mill Park, expand playgrounds, complete a skatepark and build a splash pad. As our city grows, and our park system expands, we need to ensure Portlanders have equitable access to green spaces and recreation sites, said Rubio. These projects reflect our commitment to center community and build an inclusive park system.
Three smashed windows spurs riot declaration in Portland April 24 2021
The Police Bureau, controlled by Mayor Ted Wheeler, clamped down on a march along Northwest 23rd Avenue after property was destroyed.
Three broken windows was all it took for Portland Police Bureau commanders to declare a riot hours after Mayor Ted Wheeler vowed once again to crack down on a black-clad movement known as antifa.
The protest group gathered on Friday evening, April 23, at Couch Park in the city s Northwest District, where one person dressed as darkly as midnight instructed those circled around to disperse as soon as an unlawful assembly occurred.
Stabbing, robbery reported at Gateway MAX platform April 10 2021
Robert Garcia-Geldman faces first-degree robbery charges after he allegedly stabbed a man and stole his wallet.
Portland Police have made an arrest after a man was allegedly stabbed after he refused to give up his wallet while waiting for the train in Northeast Portland.
Robert C. Garcia-Gedman, 23, no fixed address, faces charges of first- and second-degree robbery, as well as second-degree assault, according to Multnomah County Circuit Court records.
Police found victim Ethan Webster bleeding heavily from numerous stab wounds on his back and right side at the Gateway transit platform, 1101 N.E. 99th Ave., around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, according to a probable cause affidavit.