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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 23-year-old Salem man faces 4 counts of manslaughter after an early Saturday evening crash that also hurt 5 other people, including two children.

Saul Hernandez-Robiero was driving a Volkswagen Jetta when it crossed the center line and slammed into a Buick Enclave near 2400 Cordon Road NE around 8 p.m., the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.

There were 6 people in the Jetta, including 4 in the back seat. Those 4 people, “all believed to be in their late teens to early 20s,” died at the scene. Hernandez-Robiero and another person in the front seat were seriously hurt and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Buick and two children were also taken to Salem Hospital for evaluation and treatment. No further information on their conditions was provided by authorities.

Hernandez-Robiero was booked into the Marion County Jail after he was treated at the hospital. He is scheduled to be arraigned Monday afternoon on 4 counts of manslaughter, 5 counts of reckless endangerment, reckless driving and DUII.

The crash remains under investigation.

KOIN 6 News will have more information as it develops.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of people gathered near US Sen. Ron Wyden’s home in Southeast Portland to pressure him to “oppose genocide and weapons sales to Israel.”

Two thing happened this week. The Trump Administration announced a proposal to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel. And Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution calling for Trump to recognize a “demilitarized Palestinian state alongside a secure Israel.”

Olivia Katbi, the co-chair of the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, told KOIN 6 News they want Wyden to follow Merkley’s lead.

“Senator Merkley has co-sponsored legislation to stop sending weapons to Israel,” Katbi said. “Sign on to the legislation to stop supporting the weapons that are going to Israel to commit this genocide.”

The “Labor Against Genocide” marchers, urged to “dress in mourning,” began at Berkley Park on Southeast Bybee and Cesar Chavez Boulevard and walked to Wyden’s house. The funeral march, as organizers called it, included a brass band and coffins as marchers carried signs that read “No arms for Israel,” “Fund care, not bombs” and “No more dead kids.”

Katbi said it was important to involve the unions in this effort.

“All over the world, we are seeing organized workers, unions, dockworkers refusing to handle weapons that are going to Israel, divesting their pension funds from complicit companies,” Katbi said. “And so we really wanted to bring together the unions locally.”

Protesters spoke in front of Wyden’s home for about an hour as neighbors watched. After the speeches were done, the protesters peacefully walked back to the park.

KOIN 6 News reached out to Sen. Wyden’s office for comment and has not yet heard back.

The “Labor Against Genocide” rally and march was organized by the Democratic Socialists of America that brought together members of different unions, including the Portland State University Faculty Association, SEIU Local 089, the Communications Workers of America Local 7091, the New Seasons Labor Union. the Federal Unionists Network and AFSCME Local 88.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his MLB-leading 58th home run on Sunday night, a two-run shot in the second inning against the Houston Astros.

The Mariners were up 5-0 after a grand slam by J.P. Crawford in the second when Raleigh, who was batting left-handed, connected off Jason Alexander for his home run to right field to extend the lead.

The shot comes a night after he passed Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise’s single-season home run record with his 57th homer. Griffey hit 56 in both 1997 and 1998.

Raleigh has also surpassed Mickey Mantle’s MLB record of 54 home runs by a switch-hitter that had stood since 1961. He has also set the MLB record for homers by a catcher this season, eclipsing the 48 hit by Salvador Perez in 2021.

Raleigh is five home runs ahead of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who are tied for second place with 53 each.

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President Trump on Sunday memorialized conservative activist Charlie Kirk, praising his openness to debate and the movement he helped build.

Despite the somber tone of the event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Trump’s speech frequently resembled a typical campaign rally or political address. Trump took frequent swipes at his political opponents, even as he acknowledged Kirk took a different approach. 

“He did not hate his opponents, he wanted the best for them,” Trump said. “That’s where I disagreed with Charlie. I hate my opponents, and I don’t want the best for them. I’m sorry.”

Trump noted at one point that Kirk referred to his political rivals as “the left,” adding that he preferred the term “radical left” or “radical-left lunatics.”

After noting Kirk helped unite Trump’s campaign with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, Trump spoke about plans for an announcement on Monday about autism. 

He claimed Democrats “cheated like dogs” in the 2020 election, a claim Kirk echoed after that campaign.

The president attacked Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D), vowing that a forthcoming federal crackdown on crime in Chicago would be in Kirk’s honor. Kirk grew up in suburban Chicago. 

And Trump swiped at Jimmy Kimmel, the late-night host who was indefinitely taken off the air after the head of the Federal Communications Commission threatened action over comments Kimmel made about Kirk’s death.

Kirk was shot and killed while appearing at a campus event at Utah Valley University earlier this month. Trump on Sunday called for the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, to receive the death penalty.

“It was an assault on our most sacred God-given liberties and God-given rights. The gun was pointed at him but the bullet was aimed at all of us,” Trump said. “The assassin failed in this quest because Charlie’s message has not been silenced, and now is bigger and better and stronger than ever before.”

At the end of his remarks, Trump invited Erika Kirk on stage. Erika Kirk, who was crying, walked out and embraced the president. 

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Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, said Sunday that she forgives the man accused of killing her husband.

“On the cross, our savior said, ‘Father, forgive them. For they not know what they do.’ That man. That young man. I forgive him,” Erika Kirk said at her husband’s memorial, with her voice softening and tears streaming down her face.

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with first-degree aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray said at a Tuesday press conference that the state will seek the death penalty for Robinson. 

Erika Kirk, though, told The New York Times that she wants Robinson’s punishment to be determined by the legal system — not her wishes. 

“I’ve had so many people ask, ‘Do you feel anger toward this man? Like, do you want to seek the death penalty?’” Kirk said. “I’ll be honest. I told our lawyer, I want the government to decide this. I do not want that man’s blood on my ledger.”

Kirk reiterated that message during her eulogy Sunday. The 36-year-old received a lengthy standing ovation when she was called to the stage, and was emotional throughout her remarks.

“The answer to hate is not hate,” she said. “The answer we know from the Gospel is love, and always love.”

During her remarks, Kirk reflected on her relationship with her husband and her emotions on the day of his murder and in the time since. She recalled seeing his lifeless body in the hospital and feeling shock, horror and “a level of heartache that I didn’t even know existed.”

She added, though, that she “could see the man that I love,” with the “one, single gray hair on the side of his head” and a faint smile on his face. 

“That told me something important,” she reflected. “It revealed to me a great mercy from God in this tragedy. When I saw that, it told me, Charlie didn’t suffer.”

Since her husband’s murder, Kirk said, “God’s love continued to be revealed to me.” She recalled a conservation with second lady Usha Vance the day after her husband’s death, during which she admitted, “Honestly, I do not know how I am going to get through this.” The Vances flew to Utah on Air Force Two, and brought Charlie Kirk’s casket to Phoenix on the vice president’s official plane.

The second lady, though, compared it to the hectic last 15 minutes of a flight, and told Erika Kirk she “will get through these 15 minutes. And the next 15 minutes after that.” 

“Usha, I don’t think you realized it then, but those words were exactly what I needed to hear,” she added. 

On Thursday, the board of Turning Point USA unanimously elected Kirk as the organization’s new CEO. Her husband founded the conservative advocacy group in 2012.

In her eulogy, Kirk pledged to pick up where her husband left off. 

“The world needs Turning Point USA,” she said. “It needs a group that will point young people away from the path of misery and sin.”

The Kirks met in 2018 and married in 2021. Together, they have two children, a daughter and a son. 

The memorial took place inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., the home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals. The Kirks lived in nearby Scottsdale, Ariz. 

“I will miss him. I will miss him so much because our marriage and our family were beautiful. They still are,” Kirk said.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — “About a week ago around the time I usually have to leave, I thought wait, I don’t have anywhere to go, I’m home.”

A packed Pioneer Courthouse Square welcomed home 9-time all-star Damian Lillard on Sunday during the Portland Trail Blazers Rip City Reunion event. Lillard walked on stage and was greeted by over a minute of the crowd chanting ‘Dame’ and cheering.

Lillard told fans that Portland has always been home to him even when he was across the country, “I’m excited to be back here, the love never changed and it’s going to continue to grow. My coming back to this organization was unexpected. But knowing that I’m a part of this team and this city again, it’s a special feeling.

Lillard re-signed with Portland in July 2025 after spending two seasons in the Milwaukee. He suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the 2024-25 NBA playoffs and will not hit the court until the 2026-27 season.

Lillard said his return to the Moda Center after being traded to the Bucks in 2024 “was one of the weirder moments of my career. I actually had no idea where the visitor locker room was.”

“Usually, I can put my emotions aside, lock in, and do what I got to do. It was one of the first times that I felt like I wasn’t able to engage like I always do. I was forced to face that amount of love and ovation and how it just kept going on and on.”

Lillard spent the first 11 seasons of his career in Portland, where he was selected No. 6 overall by the Blazers in the 2012 NBA Draft and won the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. The Oakland, Calif. native is the all-time franchise leader in points (19,376), points per game (25.2), 3-pointers made (2,387), free throws made (4,427) and free throw percentage (89.5%).

He was later joined on stage by a number of his future team members to show their support, including the Blazers 2025 NBA first round draft pick Yang Hansen and third-year guard Scoot Henderson.

Lillard also expressed his optimism for the future of the team and said he always kept up with how the organization was growing despite the distance.

The Blazers will open the season at Moda Center on October 22, 2025 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On the last full day of summer 2025, dozens of organizations joined up in downtown Portland for the first-ever Sun Day calling for affordable clean energy that’s reliable and ready.

Third Act Oregon put the event together at the Battleship Oregon Memorial in Portland. Sen. Jeff Merkley was among the speakers in an afternoon event which also featured Indigenous dancers, music from DJs and plenty of tables to find information about clean energy.

The Sun Day event is taking place around the United States. The New York Times took note of the event in Portland, stating it was likely the biggest Sun Day event of the day, “a large festival including 25 vendors, a parade across a local bridge, Indigenous dance performers, and a menagerie of giant papier-mâché animal puppets to float above the crowd.”

KOIN 6 News will have more information later in the day.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A little rain did not stop nearly 400 people from running, walking – or even rolling – at Sellwood Riverfront Park Sunday morning, all in support of a good cause.

The “Strut Your Kidney” fun run featured 5k, 10k, and 1-mile distances, with all proceeds benefiting Northwest Kidney Kids, a local nonprofit which aids children and teens living with chronic kidney disease in the Pacific Northwest.

Board member Lauren Lynn’s daughter got kidney disease through contracting e. Coli Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS) as a toddler before receiving a transplant. This year, Lynn said they were celebrating her “ten-year kidney anniversary,” with a lot of the celebration thanks to Northwest Kidney Kids.

“Northwest Kidney Kids has kind of been our light. Our hope made us as a family, as a parent realize that this chronic disease doesn’t have to rule our lives, that it is just part of the journey,” Lynn said. “It can be very challenging. It can be a complete rollercoaster. But knowing that we’re not alone in this path has been so comforting for our whole family.”

The money raised from Sunday’s event will partially go towards “kidney camps,” where children with chronic kidney disease can further connect with others who share similar experiences. Lynn says these camps were also instrumental in her daughter’s healing process.

“When we first went to camp when my daughter was three and we saw teenagers that also had kidney disease, cheerleading, getting out there, it just was like, oh my gosh, we can do this,” Lynn said. “Like, my child can also thrive.”

Organizers say the rest of the funding raised will also go towards peer mentorship programs, clinical support, scholarships, as well as resources for families across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With less than three weeks until the preseason opener, the Portland Trail Blazers fans are welcoming franchise legend Damian Lillard home in a special rally on Sunday afternoon.

The welcome back party, taking place at Pioneer Courthouse Square, will feature a street fair with various Trail Blazers booths, fan activities, food, music, games and giveaways.

Lillard himself will be there starting around noon, where he will also do a Q&A session with fans.

This comes after the 35-year-old nine-time All-Star signed a three-year, $42 million contract to come back to Portland. But he won’t play this upcoming season, as he ruptured his Achilles in the playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks and will need all of next season to rehab.

Lillard spent the first 11 seasons of his career in Portland, where he was selected No. 6 overall by the Blazers in the 2012 NBA Draft and won the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year Award.

The Oakland, Calif. native is also the all-time franchise leader in points (19,376), points per game (25.2), 3-pointers made (2,387), free throws made (4,427) and free throw percentage (89.5%).

Lillard additionally helped the United States Men’s Basketball Team win gold at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games.

The Blazers will face off against the Golden State Warriors on Oct. 8.

Stay with KOIN 6 News as we continue to follow this story.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz held his most recent town hall — but like other Republicans in Congress, it wasn’t in person.

Bentz recently announced he would no longer hold in-person town halls, citing a growing number of attendees engaging in “intentionally disruptive, repetitive, practiced, rude and demeaning behavior.”

As the only Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, the representative of Oregon’s 2nd District joined Eye on Northwest Politics to talk about this decision, calling it “enormously successful” in its ability to reach thousands of his constituents.

“I almost have to thank those people who were so disruptive,” he said. “I guess their intent was to intimidate, but what they really did was just make it impossible for us to hold a decent conversation, so these virtual town halls have been extraordinarily successful in giving people a chance to ask a question without being interrupted or booed and a chance to read an answer without the same kind of treatment.”

He added he would go back to live town halls, but said he would not give up telephone town halls because of the ability to reach so many more people.

Bentz also talked about the latest budget bill process in Congress after the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” passed earlier this year and what he says he’s hearing from his constituents.

Watch the full interview in the video above.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another Democrat is looking to challenge U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.

Patty Snow, a southern Oregon businesswoman, joined Eye on Northwest Politics to talk about her campaign.

Bentz won his re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote, but Snow says times have changed since the last election.

“It is an uphill battle, but times are very different right at the moment. There is extreme agitation throughout the country as we are aware and people are seeing their money go less far, we are seeing some of our rights be eroded, we are seeing the costs of goods go up, and people are angry, they are afraid of losing their health care,” she said. “So I think now that people are willing to consider someone who might not be in their party but who has their best interest at heart.”

Watch the video in the player above for the full interview.

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(AP) — Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks look to build on their first win when they host Spencer Rattler and the winless New Orleans Saints. Seattle beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 last week, thanks in large part to taking advantage of a special teams gaffe by Steelers kick returner Kaleb Johnson. That gave Darnold his first win as the Seahawks quarterback. Rattler, meanwhile, is still searching for his first career NFL victory.

New Orleans (0-2) at Seattle (1-1)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. PT, CBS (KOIN 6)

BetMGM NFL odds: Seahawks by 7 1/2.
Against the spread: Saints 0-2; Seahawks 1-1

Series record: Saints lead 10-8.
Last meeting: Saints beat Seahawks 39-32 on Oct. 9, 2022, in New Orleans.
Last week: Seahawks beat the Steelers 31-17; Saints lost to the 49ers 26-21

Saints offense: overall (20), rush (13t), pass (22), scoring (26).
Saints defense: overall (14), rush (17t), pass (13t), scoring (17t).

Seahawks offense: overall (19), rush (19), pass (16), scoring (16).
Seahawks defense: overall (18), rush (11), pass (21), scoring (7).

Turnover differential: Seahawks even; Saints even.

Saints player to watch
RB Alvin Kamara remains a versatile and viable option out of the backfield, even in his ninth NFL season. He had 120 scrimmage yards last week on 21 carries for 99 yards and six receptions for 21 yards.

Seahawks player to watch
WR Cooper Kupp may have been limited to just two catches for 15 yards in his Seahawks debut, but the 2021 AP Offensive Player of the Year broke out with seven catches for 90 yards last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As Jaxon Smith-Njigba continues to impress, Kupp’s opportunities figure to only increase.

Key matchup
The Seahawks’ rush defense has been perhaps its greatest strength in the early stages of the season, and limited the Steelers to just 72 rushing yards in last Sunday’s win. The Saints, meanwhile, have rushed for at least 100 yards each game this season.

Key injuries
Saints: Right tackle Taliese Fuaga was held out of practice this week with back and knee ailments. Defensive end Chase Young, who sat out the season’s first two games with a calf injury, continued to miss practice this week. Saints left guard Trevor Penning, who injured a key ligament in his foot in the preseason opener more than a month ago, returned to practice for the first time since the injury this week, but his availability for this Sunday remained unclear.

Seahawks: Running back Zach Charbonnet, safety Nick Emmanwori, safety Julian Love and cornerback Devon Witherspoon did not practice because of injuries. Emmanwori and Witherspoon are dealing with knee injuries while Charbonnet and Love have been limited because of foot and hamstring issues, respectively. Linebacker Derick Hall, wide receiver Tory Horton, cornerback Josh Jobe, linebacker Ernest Jones IV and tackle Abe Lucas were limited participants on Wednesday, but full participants on Thursday.

Series notes
The Saints have won six of the past seven meetings with the Seahawks, including four straight victories going back to the 2016 season. However, Seattle has won both playoff meetings, including in the 2010 season when Marshawn Lynch rushed for a key 67-yard touchdown. The Seahawks are 4-5 at home against the Saints and have lost their past two matchups at home.

Stats and stuff
Saints QB Spencer Rattler completed a career-high 73.5% of his passes last week for 207 yards and a career-high three TDs without an interception for a 118.1 passer rating. … Rattler is one of two NFL QBs (along with Joe Flacco) with at least 25 completions in each of the first two weeks of this season. … RB Alvin Kamara has 581 receptions and with six more catches would surpass Hall of Famer Marcus Allen (587) for fifth most by a running back in NFL history. … Kamara had 781 scrimmage yards and five TDs in six road games last season. Kamara has 25 receptions, 534 scrimmage yards and three TDs in three games against Seattle, gaining at least 160 scrimmage yards in each game. … WR Chris Olave had six catches for team-high 54 yards last week, his second straight game with at least five catches and at least 50 yards receiving. … WR Rashid Shaheed had 52 yards receiving and his first TD catch of the season last week. … WR Devaughn Vele had his first TD receiving with the Saints last week. … TE Juwan Johnson had his 19th career TD receiving last week and is one of five TEs with at least five catches in each of the first two weeks of this season. … DE Carl Granderson had seven tackles and tied his career highs with 3 TFL and two sacks in Week 2. He is one of two players (along with Myles Garrett) with at least 1 1/2 sacks in each of this season’s first two weeks. … DE Chris Rumph had fourth career sack last week, his first since Dec. 26, 2022, with the Los Angeles Chargers. … LB Demario Davis led the Saints with 11 tackles and had his ninth career fumble recovery last week. LB Pete Werner had a career-high two passes defensed and his 15th career tackle for loss last week. … CB Alontae Taylor had two passes defensed and a tackle for loss last week. He also had a sack in Week 1. … The Seahawks are seeking to win at least two of their first three games for the third season in a row. … The Seahawks went 6-3 in games after a win last season under coach Mike Macdonald. … Seattle went 10-7 last season and hasn’t had a losing season since 2021 under Pete Carroll … The Seahawks went 6-6 against NFC foes in 2024. … Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s two interceptions during last Sunday’s win against the Steelers were his most in a start since Nov. 10, 2024, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. … Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who led the Seahawks in receiving yards in 2024, is second in the NFL in that category. He’s had at least 100 yards in back-to-back games. … Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II had a career-high 1 1/2 sacks on Sunday against the Steelers. … Safety Coby Bryant and cornerback Derion Kendrick each intercepted Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Sunday. The Seahawks have four interceptions as a team this season, tied for second most in the NFL. The Jacksonville Jaguars have five interceptions. … Seahawks kicker Jason Myers converted 1 of 2 field-goal attempts on Sunday, including a 36-yard miss. It was Myers’ first miss of the season.

Fantasy tip
Tight end Juwan Johnson has the fifth-most receiving yards of any player at his position through the first two games of the season, and has been targeted at least nine times in both games. Considering Rattler’s insistence on turning to Johnson eight starts into his NFL career, there’s little reason to expect that to change in start No. 9.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More national recognition has arrived for three Portland restaurants that are considered to “define dining today.”

For the first time ever, The Resy 100 has named the restaurant reservation platform’s top dining destinations throughout the U.S. The company said the inaugural list isn’t solely highlighting eateries that have recently opened or that are led by famous chefs, but it recognizes those that “delight their communities, and make them better.”

Out of thousands of businesses on Resy’s roster, Portland’s Kann ranked at No. 4. The Haitian restaurant owned by “Top Chef” alum Gregory Gourdet is no stranger to the recognition, with accolades from Food & Wine, The New York Times and the James Beard Awards — to name a few. The chef has even been tapped as a culinary director of New York City’s new Printemps store.

“Gregory Gourdet has been so busy on the East Coast (with Maison Passerelle, and more) that it’s worth taking a beat to remember the sheer beauty of what he created in Portland,” Resy wrote. “Kann (like its downstairs bar Sousòl), folds together Gourdet’s Haitian roots, Northwest bounty, and a particularly keen sense of how fine dining should unfurl in 2025.”

Portland’s Heavenly Creatures was ranked at No. 12. Joel Gunderson, the sommelier leading the wine bar, was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Professionals in Beverage Service earlier this year.

According to Resy, there is “always something eye-opening to drink” at the sommelier’s spot — from “Passetoutgrains” wines to “chilled red valdiguié.” Heavenly Creature also offers a food menu from St. Jack, a bistro Gunderson previously served as a sommelier at.

Another local bistro, L’Echelle, ranked at No. 34. Late Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy started the venture alongside Luke Dirks before she died in July 2024.

“A year since Naomi Pomeroy’s passing, L’Echelle has become, in many ways, a love letter to her influence and spirit: a bright, buzzy and warmhearted space that feels like the perfect blend of yesterday and tomorrow,” Resy said.

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(NewsNation) — HGTV has released its list of the most charming small downtowns in America, showcasing various towns from across the country “that invite you in and encourage you to stay and explore.”

Many of the downtowns feature historic architecture, boutiques, festivals, amazing views and great food.

Some notable towns on the list include:

Athens, Georgia:

Located a little over an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a college town home to the University of Georgia. Athens is known for its vibrant Southern charm and music scene, being the hometown of iconic bands such as R.E.M. and The B-52s. The town also boasts an excellent selection of vintage clothing stores and beautifully restored Victorian-era buildings.

Lewes, Delaware:

Lewes is a coastal town located on the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean. The town features Cape Henlopen State Park, which has miles of bike trails and beaches. Over the summer, many take the popular ferry from Lewes to Cape May, New Jersey.

St. Michaels, Maryland:

St. Michaels is a small coastal town located on the Chesapeake Bay that is a popular spot for visitors in the summer. It features stunning Victorian-era homes, a historic 19th-century seaport and many unique shopping options.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California:

Located about three hours south of San Francisco, Carmel-by-the-Sea is a one-square-mile village on the central coast of California. The town is known for its quaint boutiques and award-winning dining options. During the holiday season, Carmel transforms into a festive destination, featuring twinkling lights adorning the buildings and beautiful window displays.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia:

Harpers Ferry is a charming small town located in the easternmost point of West Virginia in the lower Shenandoah Valley, where Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia converge. The town has a rich history and features several stunning 19th-century buildings. Additionally, there are numerous outdoor activities to enjoy.

40 most charming small downtowns in America

The full list of the 40 most charming small downtowns in America includes:

• Athens, Georgia
• Mystic, Connecticut
• Fernandina Beach, Florida
• Middleburg, Virginia
• Concord, North Carolina
• Dahlonega, Georgia
• Cape Charles, Virginia
• Conway, South Carolina
• Pacific Grove, California
• Greenville, South Carolina
• Charlottesville, Virginia
• Breckenridge, Colorado
• Wickford, Rhode Island
• Bar Harbor, Maine
• Bastrop, Texas
• Lewes, Delaware
• Taos, New Mexico
• Galena, Illinois
• Marquette, Michigan
• Lewiston, New York
• Abilene, Kansas
• Ketchum, Idaho
• St. Michaels, Maryland
• Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
• Virginia City, Nevada
• Lake Placid, New York
• Bend, Oregon
• Williams, Arizona
• Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
• Covington, Kentucky
• Medora, North Dakota
• Deadwood, South Dakota
• Solvang, California
• Montpelier, Vermont
• Park City, Utah
• Livingston, Montana
• York, Pennsylvania
• Franklin, Tennessee
• Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Fish Creek, Wisconsin

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Red Clocks author Leni Zumas has a new novel out—this time she’s speculating about our empathetic potential, in a quietly subversive story about a multigenerational, intentional community.

• In Horizon, Nothing Stays Still For Long

Tahni Holt and Emma Lutz-Higgins’ performance at the Time-Based Arts Festival involved human-sized rock sculptures and a Eurhythmics needle drop.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The clouds are back Sunday morning, and light rain is spreading from the Oregon Coast into the Willamette Valley as a relatively weak system moves in off the Pacific.

Portland can expect about a quarter-inch of rain on Sunday — but there is also some good news. The rain will be short-lived and should be exiting the valley no later than noon.

In fact, if you have plans for the second half of Sunday, you will likely see some sun breaks on this last full day of summer.

Temperatures will cool into the 70s after a Saturday where many locations in the valley saw temperatures in the 80s.

Other than Sunday morning’s rainfall, things are looking up as we head into your work week. Temperatures will rebound in a big way by Tuesday when temperatures in the Portland metro area approach 90 once again.

The dry warm weather will continue for the majority of next week.

Stay with the KOIN 6 Weather Team for all the latest details.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A driver was killed after crashing into a parked car in Troutdale early Saturday evening, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said.

The driver, whose name has not yet been released, slammed into an occupied car parked in a driveway near 2700 SE Troutdale Road around 7:40 p.m. The driver died at the scene, but the people who were in the car that was hit were not hurt.

The crash remains under investigation.

KOIN 6 News will have more information as it becomes known.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Four people from one vehicle were killed in a 2-car crash that left a number of other people seriously hurt, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said late Saturday night.

The crash near 2400 Cordon Road NE in Salem happened around 8 p.m., officials said.

Early reports indicate there were 6 people in one of the vehicles. Four of those people died at the scene and the others were rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Other people in the second vehicle were also taken for evaluation and treatment, though officials did not say exactly how many people were in that second car.

The investigation is ongoing. The names of those involved have not been released at this time.

KOIN 6 News will have more information as it develops.

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NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A gunman opened fire in a New Hampshire country club on Saturday, killing one person and wounding several others, authorities said.

The person who died at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua was an adult male, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella and Nashua Police Chief Kevin Rourke.

Authorities said the suspect, who was detained at the scene, was also an adult male, and earlier reports of two shooters were mistaken. Police said there was no further danger to the public.

Investigators were still working to determine a motive, New Hampshire Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley said.

Information on the wounded victims’ conditions was not immediately available.

Tom Bartelson of Pepperell, Massachusetts, who was at the country club, described a chaotic scene that unfolded near his nephew’s wedding. He said he heard the shooter say “the children are safe” and “free Palestine” and appeared to be targeting someone.

“Getting together for a dance for the bride and groom and then all chaos went off,” he said. “We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover and next thing you know we’re rushed into safe spots and things like that.”

He said some people dropped to the ground and attempted to get away from the scene. There was a lot of panic, he said.

“We were trying to keep family members safe,” he said. “Keep everybody down and try to find safe spots.”

Another person who was at the scene, Evie O’Rourke of Salem, New Hampshire, said she was still trying to find her son, Robert Decesare of Nashua, in the aftermath of the shooting.

“We don’t know where he is. He went down. My daughter in law and granddaughter escaped … They saw my son go down and they saw blood, and we can’t find him,” she said.

Emily Ernst, who was at the scene, said she saw a gunman in all black.

“He had a mask on. We just saw him raise the gun and then we ran,” Ernst said. “I ran through the kitchen for my life.”

Aerial video from WMUR-TV showed multiple emergency responders heading to the scene. Later, Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess said he had faith in police to “get to the bottom of this and bring the perpetrator to justice.”

He added: “I think the message is for every community out there is that no matter how unlikely it seems it can happen where you live.”

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander said in a statement that she was “closely monitoring the tragic reports of a shooting tonight at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua” and that her heart was with the victims, their families and the community.

Nashua is about 45 miles (70 kilometers) northwest of Boston, just across the Massachusetts border.

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Whittle reported from Scarborough, Maine.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For the past 13 years, Green Goddess Remedies Weed Dispensary has been a mainstay in Portland’s retail cannabis business. But after the latest robbery at gunpoint, the owner is considering permanently closing.

Around 10 a.m. September 14, two people dressed in black walked through the front doors of the shop at 5435 SW Taylors Ferry Road. General Manager Elle Lune was working alone that day.

“I froze, and I immediately stuck my hands up,” she told KOIN 6 News. “They told me, ‘Show me the money.’ They grabbed the back of my clothes and pushed me through the door.”

Surveillance video captured the moments. Lune, her hands still up, opened the cash register. The thieves took the cash and pot products — and then demanded more.

“Then they took me into the back. He put the gun into my back and brought me through the door. And I asked him ‘If I opened all of the safes, can I please go?” And he said I couldn’t, but I needed to stay with them.”

Assistant Manager Alicia Bruggeman told KOIN 6 News the thieves got away with $13,000 in product and about $1000 in cash. It’s not the first time they’ve dealt with this kind of crime.

“About 10 months ago our last manager got held up by gunpoint,” Bruggeman said. “They stole some cash, they stole some bud, and they, like, mentally, really hurt her. Her and the other employee that were working, they ended up both quitting. They’re out of the cannabis industry altogether.”

The hits just kept on coming. About two months ago, “our building got run into by a distracted driver,” Bruggeman said. They started a GoFundMe to help repair the damage. “Then this week we got robbed at gunpoint again.”

The shop has now added extra levels of security, but the employees worry it won’t feel the same.

“For people who have been shopping here from the beginning, for them to see that they need to be buzzed through the door and that there’s only one person allowed in for bud is a stark change from what it was just a week ago,” Lune said.

The case remains open and the investigation continues.

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