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More: Notable passings in 2025 Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Entertainers, actors, historical figures, politicians and athletes are just some of the notable people the world lost in 2025. Here is a brief look at a few who left us. Information from the Associated Press.
In Memoriam: Those we lost in 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The pope. A vice president. Oscar winners. Boxers and wrestlers. Conservationists. Rock stars. These are among the notable people who left us in 2025. They also left their mark on the world. Information from the Associated Press. Photos from AP, Getty Images Peter Yarrow, January 7: Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of the folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died at 86 after a battle with bladder cancer.
Being family-friendly 'is paramount' at Pollard Ranch
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Lloyd and Meghan Pollard became accidental Christmas tree farmers when they moved with their 4 kids to a ranch off Northwest Skyline in Portland in 2013. “When we moved into this property, there were some Christmas trees already on it. and the trees were right up to the house,” Meghan told KOIN 6 News. We wanted a yard for the kids to play in, and we wanted some grass.
2 people punched days apart; Portlander arrested twice Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A young man suspected of unprovoked assaults on a 21-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman was arrested twice in a week, including at his home in Southeast Portland on Tuesday, police said. Santos Puerto-Rios is accused of walking up and punching a man in the face near SE 122nd and Division around 8:30 a.m. on November 25. Puerto-Rios was quickly spotted, arrested and booked for 4th-degree assault. He was later released from jail.
‘Inherit opportunities’: $70M Albina projects revealed Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Several properties in the heart of Portland’s historically Black neighborhoods are part of a multi-million dollar investment now underway to transform waterfront property, including the former grain silos on the Willamette River. The 1803 Fund revealed their plans for the area on Tuesday, including 10 acres in the Albina neighborhood. Architectural renderings show the vision for two areas.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek lays out 'Prosperity Roadmap' for 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the legislative short session set for February and Oregon’s economy showing “hints of pickup,” Gov. Tina Kotek laid out 3 goals to focus on in what she called a “Prosperity Roadmap.” Kotek said the 3 goals — retain and grow businesses, catalyze job creation, and accelerate the state’s economic growth — will include a Chief Prosperity Officer and an Oregon Prosperity Council as one of her 6 steps in the Roadmap.
Teen booked for murder in Woodburn
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A teenager was arrested and booked for murder after the shooting death of a young man in Woodburn last Friday, police said. In the early morning hours of November 28, Luis Paniagua Fernandez was shot to death near Country Lane and Pana Street in Woodburn, officials said. Fernandez, 22, died at the scene. On Monday, Woodburn police arrested a 17-year-old for second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a gun.
OSU to introduce JaMarcus Shephard as new head coach Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — JaMarcus Shephard has work to do. On the heels of the Oregon State Beavers finishing their 2025 football season 2-10, Shephard will be officially introduced as the new head coach during a noon press conference. KOIN 6 Sports will be there. You can watch the press conference in the video player above. Shepard most recently coached at the University of Alabama, where he was the assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach.
Hundreds of Legacy Health workers begin open ended strike Tuesday Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of Legacy Health workers are going on strike Tuesday morning after what they say has been nearly two years at the bargaining table. The open-ended strike includes nurse practitioners, physician associates, certified nurse midwives and clinical nurse specialists. The Oregon Nurses Association said they’ve been working on a new contract agreement for nearly two years, and Legacy has been refusing to meet with healthcare workers for discussions.
Lewis and Clark College student 'in wrong place, wrong time'
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Between work, school, friends and family, Anahi Sanchez-Harmon is busy. On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, she took a break and decided to have some fun at a party at a pop-up club around SE 148th and Stark known as Royale Events. Life has “been going really good,” the 19-year-old Lewis & Clark student told KOIN 6 News. But she decided to leave the party early because “a fight had broken out and everything.
PPS board split on timing of modernization contract vote Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The start-and-stop overhaul of three Portland Public Schools is scheduled for a vote Tuesday night after the district selected a Texas-based company to manage the $60.5 million project. The company, Procedeo, was recommended by the district to modernize Jefferson, Ida B. Wells and Cleveland High schools and do oversight of the Center for Black Student Excellence. But not all PPS board members are on the same page when it comes to approving this plan.
Woman indicted, 2 men sought in Mary Jane's House of Glass burglary Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 39-year-old woman was indicted on multiple charges connected to a November 13 burglary in Southeast Portland, as more people are being sought in connection with the heist. Amber Turner was arrested on her bike blocks away from Mary Jane’s House of Glass, 3611 SE Division, with a bag full of merchandise, police said. Investigators do not believe she acted alone and are looking for two men.
Young woman hit by Amtrak near Salem Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was hit by an Amtrak train near Salem early Sunday evening, snarling rail traffic between Salem and Seattle. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. near the tracks south of Hyacinth Street NE, not far from 3900 Portland Street NE, Salem police told KOIN 6 News. Police began emergency treatment on the woman, believed to be in her 20s, until paramedics got to the scene. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment, but officials were not sure how badly she was hurt.
Sheltering Silverton: From the streets to a second chance
SILVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — This holiday season, KOIN 6 and Comcast invite the community to help local families at Sheltering Silverton, a homeless shelter that has supported the East Marion County community for more than 10 years. At Sheltering Silverton, hope often walks through the door quietly, and sometimes it even comes back to work there. Jessica Martson and Courtney Klawuhn once found themselves at rock bottom. Today, they are employees helping others rise.
Jeff Gianola: KOIN celebrates his career Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For more than 40 years, Jeff Gianola reported the news every day in Portland, most of that time at KOIN 6 News. But he became more than an anchor and reporter. For many in our area, Jeff Gianola was a welcome face, a friend, a comforting voice who always tried to do the right thing. Video Player is loading.
4 separate tribes unified by fishing rights
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission began in the 1970s Posted: Nov 26, 2025 / 03:30 PM PST Updated: Nov 26, 2025 / 04:22 PM PST SHARE CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. (KOIN) — There are 6 different zones for fishing that go to the estuary from the mouth of the Columbia River, from Astoria all the way to the McNary Dam. The last 147 miles of the zones are for the commercial fishing rights of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.
Group gathers 150K signatures to put ODOT funding on ballot
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Activists opposed to an Oregon transportation funding bill that would hike gas taxes in 2026 began a petition drive two weeks ago to gather signatures to put the issue on the ballot. They needed to collect 78,000 signatures by the end of December. The group No Tax Oregon announced Tuesday they’ve collected 150,000 so far. And they intend to keep collecting signatures until December 20. “I had no doubt we would get the signatures, but to get them this quickly — it’s crazy.
Multnomah County DA Vasquez 'not satisfied' with deflection centers Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said he is “certainly not satisfied” with the way the county’s deflection centers are working. In a late afternoon press conference, Vasquez said he wants more accountability when it comes to the handling of people with controlled substances. He said he is not impressed with the accountability in the current program. “I’m certainly not satisfied with what I’m seeing,” he said.
Phil Knight donates $3M to Oregon Republican PAC
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Phil Knight donated $3 million to a political action committee focused on electing Republicans to Oregon legislative seats. The Nike co-founder’s donation to Bring Balance to Salem PAC set a new record for donations to a single committee, surpassing his own record set with a $2 million donation to the same PAC in 2023 and 2024.
Hillsboro mulls ways to deal with ICE, fear
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — Weeks after declaring an emergency following emotional testimony from Hillsboro residents worried about ICE agents making arrests in the city, the City Council held a special meeting to discuss ways to keep the community safer. The November 18 declaration came after the saga of Victor Cruz, a Hillsboro resident detained by ICE after what he thought was a routine traffic stop.
Judge orders Coast Guard helicopter back to Newport
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A US District Court judge ordered the US Coast Guard to immediately return a rescue helicopter to Newport while the case about its removal moves forward. Judge Ann Aiken from the US District Court of Oregon ruled Monday night the Coast Guard hadn’t given proper notice before moving the helicopter to North Bend. She also said the helicopter’s removal could endanger lives as crabbing season begins.
Kotek declares fuel emergency as holiday drivers hit road
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After another disruption to the Olympic Pipeline, Gov. Tina Kotek issued a fuel emergency executive order to keep Oregon’s fuel flowing. There are no fuel shortages at this time, the governor’s office said. The order will allow the state, if necessary, to bring in fuel through different methods while a leak in the 400-mile Olympic Pipeline was found in Snohomish County.
Wyden 'strongly opposes' ICE efforts in Newport
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Fresh from a town hall that brought about 500 people to the Newport High School gym, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden came to the KOIN 6 News studio during the 5 p.m. newscast on Monday. Wyden covered a number of topics in the 3 minute interview, but mostly focused on issues surrounding ICE in both Newport and McMinnville.
Meals on Wheels requests up 81% this month in Portland metro Original
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — Meatloaf, rice and veggies are on the menu at the Elsie Stuhr senior center in Beaverton. It’s all because of Meals on Wheels People. Between the rising costs of food and other hardships, Meals on Wheels People are tracking an 81% increase in people reaching out for food during the first two weeks of November compared to the same period last year. “I’m on Social Security, so I don’t get much. This helps stretch the dollars I do get,” said resident Bob Fennimore.
‘Don’t feel safe’: McMinnville students protest ICE arrest Original
McMINNVILLE, Ore. (KOIN) — Nearly 300 students from McMinnville High School walked out of school Monday morning to protest the ICE arrest of a fellow student last week and demanded ICE leave the city. The 17-year-old was arrested Friday while on his lunch break. Border Patrol agents said they called in ICE after 2 vehicles barricaded their SUV.
Video: Dad, 5-year-old clinging to boat rescued by Coast Guard along Oregon coast
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Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker game case Original
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Chauncey Billups, the suspended head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday morning for his arraignment, pleading not guilty to charges that he profited from rigged poker games. According to the Associated Press, Billups’ attorney, Chris Heywood, said that Billups is a “man of integrity,” and he denies the charges.
Video: Dad, 5-year-old clinging to boat rescued by Coast Guard along Oregon coast
Video: Dad, 5-year-old clinging to boat rescued by Coast Guard along Oregon coast Coast Guard said the rescues saved 3 lives Tim Steele Updated: Nov 23, 2025 / 03:42 PM CST PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A father and his 5-year-old son were among three people saved in dramatic U.S. Coast Guard rescues earlier this month along the Oregon coast.
Video: Dad, 5-year-old clinging to boat rescued by Coast Guard along Oregon coast
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Dad, 5-year-old clinging to boat rescued by Coast Guard along Oregon coast
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