Gus Waterford’s story: Portland’s first Black firefighter remembered
In the 1890s, Adam Augustus Waterford, known as ‘Gus’, was hired as Portland’s first Black firefighter. Before 2018, he did not have a dedicated grave site until a group of eager students stepped in.
'Heartbroken': 24-year-old Georgia police officer shot, killed in the line of duty
“The Roswell Police Department is heartbroken to announce the loss of Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, who was killed in the line of duty on the evening of February 7, 2025,” police noted in a statement ...
Portland’s $50 million overtime bill: a deep dive into public safety spending
As Portland’s city council grapples with a $100 million budget shortfall, a closer look at the city’s payroll data reveals a significant strain on public funds ...
Police officer and Powell's employee injured in assault with umbrella and soda can
A Portland police officer was injured after being struck with an umbrella and a can of soda during an altercation with a ...
Potential budget cuts threaten to reduce Portland's public safety workforce and resources
Records obtained by KATU Investigates paint a dire picture of possible budget cuts to public safety bureaus in Portland.
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Victoria Police withdraws from Melbourne pride march over uniform ban
Victoria Police withdrew from participating in this year's Midsumma Pride March following organisers' "trauma-informed" trial ban on uniforms. Victoria Police will not participate in an annual ...
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Victoria Police pulls out of Midsumma Pride March after uniform ban
Victoria Police has announced its members will no longer march in the annual Midsumma Pride March after organisers banned all official uniforms. Organisers of the LGBTIQA+ festival say they hope ...
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‘Not going to tolerate criminal behavior’: Portland police chief, Multnomah County DA weigh in after anti-Trump protest arrests
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials with Portland police and the Multnomah County district attorney’s office spoke Wednesday morning after five people were arrested Tuesday night after ...
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I loved living in Portland, Oregon, for years. I planned to stay there forever until a town 5 hours away changed my mind.
I grew up in a small town in Oregon and couldn't wait to pack my bags and head to Portland for college. The city seemed to have everything I could need: bustling streets, museums, art, culture ...
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Victoria Police withdraws from Midsumma Pride March
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Victoria Police will not participate in Melbourne’s Pride March after organisers refused its request for members to walk in ...
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Portland election office vandalized in ‘orchestrated attack,’ police say
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating an “orchestrated attack” on the Multnomah County Elections building in Oregon on Monday. “We’ve got video that’ll be coming out shortly and it ...
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Portland area's homeless population grew by double digits last year
See Correction/Clarification at the end of this article. Despite efforts to increase affordable housing and keep people housed, the Portland region's homeless population grew by more than 1,000 as ...