Bomb threat evacuates Portland City Hall

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland City Hall was evacuated by a bomb threat shortly after noon Tuesday, forcing city workers and staff into the downtown streets.

Portland police said the bomb threat was called in at 12:15 p.m. and City Hall was evacuated “due to an abundance of caution.”

Investigators are working to determine if the threat is credible.

KOIN 6 News has a crew at the scene and will have more information as soon as it develops.