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Posted: Dec 26, 2019 / 10:22 PM PST / Updated: Dec 26, 2019 / 10:22 PM PST

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Man indicted for attempted murder by Multnomah jury

by KOIN 6 News Staff / Jan 17, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 26-year-old man faces a four-count indictment for the 2019 attempted murder of someone near Holladay Park, said Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill's office in a Friday statement.

Court documents allege that Akeen Oliver attempted to seriously harm or kill another person with a .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun on June 16, 2019.

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Activists call for up to 8 housing units on most lots

by Jim Redden/Portland Tribune / Jan 17, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (PORTLAND TRIBUNE) — Up to eight housing units could be built on most residential lots in Portland under a proposal headed to the City Council.

The proposal is being drafted by a coalition of affordable housing organizations and community groups concerned about high home prices in the city. It is going to be proposed as an amendment to the Residential Infill Project the council is currently considering that would only allow up to four housing units on most lots.

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Wyden talks impeachment, new NAFTA, Saudi Arabia

by KOIN 6 News Staff / Jan 17, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden visited the KOIN 6 studio on Friday to discuss the latest on Capitol Hill.

The conversation focused heavily on the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Wyden was present in the U.S. Senate when House managers delivered the article of impeachment on Wednesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expects the Senate trial to begin next Tuesday.

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