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Portland Police identified Damon Lamarr Johnson, 52, who died during a welfare check on June 27. Officers responded to reports of Johnson flooding his apartment and hanging knives out of a window. The incident remains under investigation, and bodycam footage will be released within 14 days.
Firefighters rescued a disoriented individual from the South Santiam River in Waterloo, Oregon, after a joint search effort on Thursday night. The person was found 15 minutes later and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Lebanon Fire District emphasizes the importance of wearing flotation devices and sharing river plans.
Portland police will increase patrols during the Fourth of July, a peak period for impaired driving and fireworks-related incidents. Officers will target drunken drivers and illegal fireworks use, following recent deadly events linked to fireworks explosions in California. The police urge the public to report illegal fireworks online rather than calling 911.
Police located Timothy Clink, a 62-year-old man with dementia, safe after he went missing in Portland. Clink was found at North Kilpatrick Street and Denver Avenue, and a police officer provided him a ride home. Authorities had previously sought public assistance to find him.
Oregon faces a significant delay in receiving over $73 million in federal K-12 education funding, which the Trump administration has withheld during a review. This funding freeze jeopardizes crucial after-school and summer programs statewide, prompting Governor Tina Kotek to consider legal action.
Negotiations have ended between the owner of Shoofly Vegan Bakery and former employees seeking to purchase the business, leading the staff to pursue their own venture. The former employees plan to open Catscratch Co-Op Vegan Bakery after raising over $22,400 through fundraising efforts following a walkout over unpaid wages.
The City of Portland ensures compliance with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws by providing necessary accommodations for its programs and services. Residents can request translation, interpretation, and other services by calling 503-823-4000. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for all community members.
The Portland Water Bureau will hold a legal hearing on July 3, 2025, regarding its drinking water pipeline from the Bull Run River. This meeting addresses community concerns about water quality and infrastructure.
ODOT will stop funding Portland's Impact Reduction Program for campsite removals on state properties, leading to reduced services. The change follows the expiration of a longstanding agreement due to funding issues, and Portlanders can expect increased camping along highways. Those affected by campsite removals should seek information directly from ODOT crews.
SW Main Street will close between SW 3rd and 4th Avenues starting July 7 as construction begins on the Thompson Elk Fountain. The closures, expected to last through winter, will impact westbound traffic from the Hawthorne Bridge. Drivers should follow detour signs and use caution in the area.