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U.S. Unemployment Claims Soar to Record-Breaking 3.3 Million During Coronavirus Crisis

GoLocalPDX News Team

The United States Department of Labor is reporting Thursday that unemployment claims have soared to record highs -- over 3 million Americans filed for unemployment for the latest reported week during the coronavirus crisis.

Man Arrested for Throwing Semen at Women in Southwest Portland Grocery Store

GoLocalPDX News Team

A man was arrested for throwing semen at women inside a Southwest Portland grocery store.

Reward for “Foul Mouth Bandit” Now $5,000

GoLocalPDX News Team

The Portland Police and the Financial Institution Security Task Force are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction...

Oregon Has 6th Biggest Drug Problem in U.S.

GoLocalPDX News Team

Oregon has one of the biggest drug problems in the United States. According to a recent study done by WalletHub, Oregon has the ...

Oregon Ranked Among Best States for Working Moms in U.S.

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Oregon is ranked as one of the best states in the country for working moms. According to a recent study done by WalletHub, ...

Gresham Police Warn of Man Posing as Utility Worker

GoLocalPDX News Team

Gresham Police are warning the public about reports from utility companies that citizens in the northwest part of town say a man has been posing...

Man Arrested in #MayDayPDX Riot, Arson Incidents in Downtown Portland

GoLocalPDX News Team

A man was arrested in connection to the burning road flare that were placed inside a downtown Portland Target store during a riot...

Portland Rent Prices Ranked 17th Highest in U.S.

GoLocalPDX News Team

Portland rent prices rank as the 17th most expensive prices in the U.S., according to the May rent report done by Zumper.

Two Men Arrested for Sex Trafficking 16-Year-Old Girl in Portland

GoLocalPDX News Team

Two men were arrested by Portland police for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl in Portland.

Man Arrested After Stabbing Two Men in Portland

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A man was arrested in Portland after stabbing two men at a party in the area of the Glendoveer Estates Apartments on Monday morning. ...

Man Arrested for Rape & Other Sex Crimes Involving 13-Year-Old Girl

GoLocalPDX News Team

A man was arrested by Portland Police for numerous sex crimes involving a 13-year-old girl, including rape.

U.S. Senate Confirms Gorsuch as 113th Supreme Court Justice

GoLocalPDX News Team

Judge Neil Gorsuch will be the 113th justice of the United States Supreme Court after being confirmed by the Senate on Friday. The final vote...

Man Arrested After Blowing up Fireworks in Northeast Portland

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A man was arrested in Northeast Portland after blowing up fireworks early Monday morning.

FBI Asks for Public’s Help Searching for Serial Bank Robber

GoLocalPDX News Team

The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a serial bank robber called the "Bandaged Bandit". This robber has hit...

Average Portland Resident to Do Better Under Trumpcare than Obamacare Says New Study

GoLocalPDX News Team

Trumpcare is set to replace Obamacare and a new study says the average Portland resident is going to do better.

Motorcycle Rider Killed in Sunday Night Crash Identified

GoLocalPDX News Team

The motorcycle rider killed in a crash at Northeast 57th Avenue and Sacramento Street on Sunday night has been identified as Erik Thomas, 45, of Northeast...

Trump and North Korea: Expert at Naval War College in Newport Weighs In

GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle

President Donald Trump Tweeted Friday that North Korea is "behaving badly" -- and GoLocal spoke with an expert at the Naval War College in Newport...

Man Arrested in Connection With June 2016 Kidnapping & Attempted Rape

GoLocalPDX News Team

A man was arrested in connection with a kidnapping and attempted rape that took place in June 2016.

NEW: Woman Shot in the Leg in Portland

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A woman was shot in the leg in the area of Northeast Mallory Avenue and Beech Street early Friday morning. Her injuries are non-life...

Oregon Ranked 30th in U.S. for Dependency on Gun Industry

GoLocalPDX News Team

Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to the dependency on the gun industry.

Man Arrested for Identity Theft in Portland

GoLocalPDX News Team

Portland Police arrested Brock Matthews, 29, as part of an identity theft investigation. He was arrested on multiple counts of aggravated identity theft, delivery of heroin...