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01-05-2025
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Salem man arrested for alleged ‘series of explosions' targeting house
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A Salem man was arrested for his alleged involvement in multiple explosions set off targeting a house over the past week, authorities said. Jason Douglas Kiser was arrested on Tuesday and accused of causing the 'series of explosions' targeting a home in the 5700 block of Woodside Drive Southeast, Salem police said. Oregon home from 'Little People, Big World' for sale The first incident was reported on April 23 at 2:30 a.m. when a blast from an improvised explosive device damaged a vehicle in the driveway, police said. Another explosion happened at the same home on April 25 at 2 p.m., this time in the front yard. Then on April 28, just after 10 p.m., another improvised explosive device damaged a vehicle in the driveway yet again. 'The initial investigation by patrol officers and follow up done by the Bomb Squad identified the 38‑year‑old Kiser as the suspect. It was determined that Kiser and the homeowner are known to one another,' the Salem Police Department said in a press release. Portland police expect to see 'couple thousand' protesters on May Day Kiser was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after entering a business in the 5700 block of Commercial Street Southeast. When the Salem police bomb squad responded to the scene and searched Kiser's vehicle, they found another improvised explosive device, authorities said. Kiser was lodged at the Marion County Jail and faces charges that include three counts of reckless endangering and three counts of criminal mischief. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- General
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‘Critical investments': Improved Washington Park Reservoir to be unveiled in June
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — This June, the Portland Water Bureau will be unveiling the restoration of the Washington Park Reservoir, a construction project that has taken nearly a decade to complete. The Washington Park Reservoir Improvement Project began in 2016 as a way to upgrade the old uncovered reservoirs and bring them up to modern seismic standards to ensure a safe water system. Oregon residence seen on TLC's 'Little People, Big World' hits the market On Wednesday, the Portland Water Bureau announced that on June 14, they will be unveiling the completed reservoir, which will supply water to 360,000 people in west Portland. The new and improved reservoir features two reflecting pools, a wildlife habitat area, public walking paths and other restored historic features, the water bureau says. During the opening ceremony on June 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the officials said there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, tours of the new site and booths from local vendors. 'This project helps cement Washington Park as one of the city's crown jewel destinations. The park's 3.5 million annual visitors from around the world will be able to experience the new public space,' said Deputy City Administrator for Public Works Priya Dhanapal. 'The reservoir is a prime example of thoughtful planning, deliberate placemaking, and critical investments in the future of Portland.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
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Portland police expect to see ‘couple thousand' protesters on May Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – May Day falls on a Thursday this year, but the Portland Police Bureau is still preparing for several protests in the city. The holiday, also known as International Workers Day, is a celebration of laborers and the working class. People around the world often protest for better pay and working conditions. Three Oregon hotels ranked among best in the country by TripAdvisor In Portland — a city — law enforcement expects to see a lot of people exercising their First Amendment rights. Assistant Chief of Operations Craig Dobson said there are at least three or four events planned in the area starting around 1 p.m. with a 'couple of thousand' people. 'We've got the right resources set up for those folks and anticipate that they'll have some marches in the downtown area, where we will be working with them to ensure that they are safe,' Dobson said. In recent months, Portland has seen several protests in support of the — 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement — opposing the Trump Administration. Another rally is expected to take place on Thursday, May 1. The movement brought thousands of people to the streets in February, March and April. Protesters have gathered in Portland, Salem and Vancouver to march against what they say are anti-democratic and illegal actions in the White House. Oregon residence seen on TLC's 'Little People, Big World' hits the market PPB prepared for the protests, which stayed peaceful despite attracting thousands of people. 'We had, in the last few months, several big events that have all gone really well, and we appreciate the public for being out there and organizing these events and having really peaceful events where we have been able to work with the crowds and coordinate with them,' Dobson said. Portland police have not been in contact with federal law enforcement in preparation for these events. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
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'Little People, Big World's Audrey Roloff Divides Fans With Controversial Parenting Take
weighed in on a super controversial parenting topic in a recent social media post—and fans had mixed reactions. The former Little People, Big World star took to Instagram on Thursday, Feb. 6, to share a video of herself with her youngest child, baby Mirabella, sleeping on her lap. 🎬 🎬 "Why are we so obsessed with 'sleep training' in America?" Roloff asked in her caption. "Maybe it's just what the algorithm is feeding me right now…but it's crazy to me the obsession we have around babies sleeping," the mother of four continued. "It's usually the first question someone asks you when you're in the newborn phase 'so are they sleeping through the night yet?' Why is this such a thing to be achieved? They are babies. Their needs don't stop at bedtime. They will learn to sleep eventually but right now they need us." Roloff went on to say that while it "may sound crazy," she thinks that "the more you can accept that caring for your baby through night is something that you 'get to do' not 'have to do' it becomes less of a burden and more of a joy." "God grows your capacity and somehow multiplies the minimal hours of sleep you do get into energy sufficient for the day," she wrote. "If your [sic] a mama in the sleepless nights season, your mindset is everything. For me, accepting the season has helped me to walk in it with 'peace (and energy) that surpasses understanding.'" Related: Roloff's followers were divided on her take, with proponents of sleep training defending their point of view. "Can we just stop shaming parents for doing something that helps the whole family? We sleep trained both of our older kids and we were ALL better for it. We plan to sleep train our new baby too but if that's not for you, that's ok! We just like our sleep and rest around this house and that's ok too. ❤️" one person argued. "Everyone should do what is best for their baby and their family," a second commenter agreed, adding, "It's not fair to make generalizations since every family and baby is unique. Personally, in a home with two working parents, we had to sleep train. I work in healthcare and getting a halfway decent amount of sleep is necessary to make sure my patients get the care they need. That worked for us and for our daughter. I have good friends who didn't sleep train and that's what worked for them. To each their own!" Some people were on the same page as Roloff, however. "Just here to say that seems like a lot of working moms are saying they have to sleep train. Working mom here who doesn't sleep train! No shame if you do but for me it wasn't what's right for us. So no, not all moms who work outside of the home sleep train. 💜" someone pointed out. "I needed this! Baby is 10 days old and everything is so targeted towards do this right now! We struggled for 6 years to get pregnant. It's ok if she needs me at 3 am!!" another Instagram user chimed in. In addition to Mirabella, who was born in May 2024, Roloff and her husband, Jeremy Roloff, share three other children: Ember Jean, 6, Bode James, 4, and Radley Knight, 2. Next:
