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Portland, Oregon · PortlandPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Self-defense, or unlawful use of force? A local jury determined the former in the case of Vancouver Police Officer Andrea Mendoza on Monday. Mendoza was found not guilty of a fourth-degree assault charge after bodycam footage showed the officer pull down Elijah Guffey-Prejean's pants and threaten to use a Taser on his genitals after he resisted arrest for stealing candy bars from Walmart in May of 2023. The jury heard c…See the Story
Vancouver officer who threatened to use Taser on suspect’s genitals found not guilty of assault
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Mental Health · PortlandHunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.See the Story
A Portland couple tried in vain to get their son mental health treatment. Then, he killed his mother
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US Supreme Court · BoiseArguments took place Monday before the U.S. Supreme Court in an Oregon case that could reshape how cities enforce penalties for homeless people through the West.See the Story
Here's what to know about the Grants Pass homeless camp case being argued before the US Supreme Court
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Portland, Oregon · PortlandA study from Portland State University looks at how different types of shelters can affect whether someone gets on the track to permanent housing.See the Story
Study finds motels and village shelters provide best outcome for those experiencing homelessness
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Dementia · SpokaneA resident with dementia was at the memory facility in Oregon for less than 24 hours before wandering off. She was found dead in the woods two days later.See the Story
'We just left my mother the day before:' Family sues memory care center where resident with dementia wandered away, froze to death
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