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Tropical Storm Lala forms in the Pacific and hurricane watch is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii, ...
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Verizon’s Back-to-School Deals Prepare Parents & Students for the Return to Class

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With the start of a new school year upon us, many families are looking for ways to stay connected without breaking the bank. Verizon is making that possible with some ...
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Parent sues Portland Public Schools over ‘introduction to trans ideology’

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s largest school district is being sued by a parent hoping to challenge its policies and curriculum on gender identity. The lawsuit was filed in federal court against ...
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Before killing her kids, Lindsay Clancy searched about hallucinations, psychosis and ways to die

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy searched online about hallucinations, psychosis and the side effects of several drugs she was prescribed in the weeks before she strangled her three young ...
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Reserve Your Spot at Mountainwood Homes’ Custom Homes “Expert Hour”

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Thinking about building a custom home? Reserve your spot for Mountainwood Homes’ free Expert Hour on Saturday, Sept. 12. 2026, focusing on custom homes. Expert Hour is your ...
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Lawmakers urge NOAA to maintain Newport facility as lease expiration looms

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As a federal agency considers the future of one of its facilities along the Oregon Coast, state lawmakers are urging U.S. leaders to keep it open. In a letter sent on Tuesday, ...
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‘A tragic loss’: Kotek orders Oregon flags lowered to honor man killed fighting Wrights Springs Fire

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Aug. 14 in honor of a Klamath Falls man who died helping fire crews battle Oregon ...
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‘Super’ El Nino may be strongest since 1950. When will it hit Oregon?

(NEXSTAR) – The 2026 El Niño cannot be stopped. In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year’s El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a ...
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Newly appointed OHA leader ousts Oregon State Hospital superintendent weeks after he began role

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Less than a month after a new leader took the helm of Oregon State Hospital, officials have announced his departure. Sean Murphy will no longer serve as superintendent of the ...
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LIVE BLOG: Oregon’s record-breaking wildfire season reaches 2.3M acres burned

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Wildfires continue to ravage the Pacific Northwest Thursday as Oregon experiences its worst fire season in state history. As of Thursday, the state is battling 68 fires ...
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Air quality in Portland expected worsen on Thursday as wildfire smoke moves west

A KOIN 6 Weather Alert goes back into effect Thursday and Friday as wildfire smoke moves west and Oregon’s wildfire danger ...
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Man found guilty of stealing gold from ‘Rocks and Minerals’ museum in Hillsboro

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man was recently convicted following a gold heist from a Hillsboro museum on Christmas Eve 2023, authorities announced. On Aug. 7, a Washington County jury found 35-year-old ...