Beaverton, OR

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Vancouver, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man who was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Vancouver on May 30, 2023. The shooting happened at about 5:30 p.m. last Tuesday evening in a parking lot off East Mill Plain Boulevard. The county...

Medical examiner identifies man shot and killed by Vancouver Police, Clark Co. deputy

Portland, OR

Multnomah County, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — Charity Lynn Perry was found deceased on April 24 near Ainsworth State Park in Multnomah County. Members of her family spoke with KATU News, saying they want Perry to be remembered for her kindness and to raise awareness for the mental health challenges she faced before she died.

Family of Longview woman found deceased near Ainsworth State Park speaks out

Corbett, OR

CORBETT, Ore. — A woman was fatally shot Saturday during a domestic violence incident in the Corbett area, and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they have a suspect in custody. People called 911 at about 4:50 p.m. to report gunfire at a property along the Historic Columbia...

Woman killed in domestic violence homicide incident in Corbett, Multnomah Co. deputies say

Woodburn, OR

WOODBURN, Ore. — Woodburn Police responded to a shooting Sunday afternoon, at approximately 4:00 p.m., at Mega Foods located in the 1500 block of Mt. Hood Avenue in Woodburn. Officials say the shooting involved one suspect and one victim, and police have taken the suspect into custody. Police tell...

Woodburn Police respond to shooting Sunday afternoon, suspect in custody

Clark County, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — At 10:22 p.m. Saturday, June 3, Clark County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an alarm at a car dealership located in the 9400 block of Northeast Highway 99 in Vancouver. Officials say one of the department’s drone operators was nearby and deployed a small drone over the...

Clark County Sheriff's Deputies arrest Hazel Dell auto dealership burglar

Washington State

Washington County, OR

HILLSBORO, Ore. — In Washington County, property crime is on the rise. Data from the FBI shows the rate went up about 18 percent over the last year in Hillsboro. Mike Andersen said he put up cameras outside his Hillsboro home after someone broke into his shed this March. Then this weekend, the homeowner tells KATU another person broke through the window to get inside the house.

Spiking property crime rate puts Washington County homeowners on edge

Wilsonville, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — The woman who pled guilty to throwing her children off the Sellwood Bridge in 2009 has died in a Wilsonville prison. The Oregon Department of Corrections says that Amanda Stott-Smith died this morning at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. Stott-Smith pled guilty to one count of aggravated...

Woman who threw her two children off the Sellwood Bridge in 2009, dies at Coffee Creek

Mcminnville, OR

Investigators say that a woman smoking sparked the fire that caused significant damage to a McMinnville pizza shop-movie theater. Meagan J. Ray, 38, was arrested last week in connection to the fire. According to court documents, surveillance video from a neighboring business shows Ray and a man enter a room...

Court docs: Woman smoking cigarettes, possibly meth sparked fire at McMinnville pizza shop

PORTLAND, Ore. — Police said 20 people were taken into custody Friday during a stolen vehicle operation in Portland. Officers with Portland Police’s East Precinct partnered with Gresham Police and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for the operation. Together they found a dozen stolen vehicles, three...

Portland, Gresham police take 20 people into custody, recover 12 stolen cars on Friday

VANCOUVER, Wash. — An 18-year-old was killed Sunday night in a single-car crash, says the Vancouver Police Department. Police received the report of the crash around 9 p.m. on June 4. Officers arrived at the 3000 block of Columbia Way and found a crashed car that had hit a...

18-year-old passenger killed after speeding car hits tree in Vancouver, alcohol a 'factor'

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police are investigating a crash that killed two men Sunday at about 2:15 a.m. Police say a black 2003 Mercedes 500 was headed eastbound on the Morrison Bridge viaduct when it struck the barrier and left the bridge, landing on the street below. Officials say...

Car leaves Morrison Bridge, landing on street below killing both occupants, police say

Newberg, OR

NEWBERG, Ore. — Fire crews from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, along with Dundee Fire, were able to extinguish a food cart fire Monday morning. Officials say the food cart, located at East 1st Street and South Center Street, was fully engulfed, and a fence nearby also caught fire.

Fire crews extinguish food cart fire in Newberg, investigator looking for cause

PORTLAND, Ore. — Four people are in the hospital after a shooting in Northeast Portland on Saturday evening. All four shooting victims are adults and they are expected to survive their injuries. Reports of gunfire came in at about 5:10 p.m. from the 5600 block of Northeast Wygant Street.

Four people shot, injured in NE Portland neighborhood

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Two separate brush fires broke out in Northeast Vancouver on Monday evening, forcing people living nearby to briefly evacuate their homes. The first brush fire was reported at about 3 p.m. near Burnt Bridge Creek, and emergency officials said it was moving south toward some homes.

Two brush fires force brief evacuations in NE Vancouver

Oregon State

SALEM, Ore. — The state agency that trains new police officers in Oregon is proposing a major change to get police officers on the streets more quickly – without changing the requirements and length of training. A KATU investigation found the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training...

Oregon police training agency proposes plan to train new officers more quickly

A Vancouver man is in the hospital after reports of explosions and a fire in a garage. Several 9-1-1 callers reported a house fire with explosions a little after 2 p.m. Friday. When fire crews arrived at the home at East 32nd and P Street they found a detached garage...

Man in the hospital after explosion in Vancouver garage

Beavercreek, OR

ESTACADA, Ore. — All wildfire evacuation levels have been lifted Saturday as crews get the upper hand on the Forest Park Fire burning in Clackamas County. The fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Beavercreek, southwest of Estacada. The fire initially prompted a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation order for people living nearby.

Evacuation levels lifted around 30-acre fire near Beavercreek

Lake Oswego, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — Swimmers are warned to avoid a stretch of the Willamette River because of sewage contamination. The sewage was discharged from the treatment plant near Lake Oswego’s Foothills Park. Portland Bureau of Environmental Services says treated sewage that was not disinfected was discharged into the river...

Avoid swimming in stretch of Willamette because of sewage contamination

They're a state-of-art dental surgical facility with an on-site lab, where you can get everything needed for a brand-new smile all in one place. Tammy Hernandez paid a visit to Northwest Implant Center to find out more from Implant Specialists Tin Le, DMD, FAGD and Andy Burton, DMD, DABOI/ID, FAAID, FADII.

Northwest Implant Center

Clackamas, OR

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is implementing a high fire danger burn ban beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m. The ban covers its entire jurisdiction, including parts of Washington, Clackamas, Yamhill, and Multnomah counties. The ban prohibits backyard or open burning, agricultural burning and any other land clearing burning. It says...

Burn ban goes into effect Tuesday in TVF&R jurisdiction

PORTLAND, Ore. — 'The Joyce' is opening new affordable housing for people struggling with homelessness. The new development will provide up to 66 units including 24/7 support. The ground floor of the three-story building will include a clinic, community room, a mail area, and a laundry room. The Joyce...

66 units of affordable housing for homeless coming to Southwest Portland

Camas, WA

Tammy Hernandez met with Nicholas Carulli, MD, to learn about some of the fat reduction and skin tightening treatments available at Carulli Medical & Aesthetics. You're invited to the Carulli Medical & Aesthetics Open House:. Saturday June 10th. 2 – 5 pm. Food, wine and free aesthetic consultations. The...

Carulli Medical & Aesthetics

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Brewers Festival has a new home at the Rose Festival for the weekend. The landmark Portland event will work differently this year. On June 2-4, people will be able to try about 35 different Oregon beers in two areas, each with an entertainment stage, tables, and seating.

Oregon Brewers Festival returns as part of Rose Festival City Fair

Fleet week is next week, with the first ships arriving Tuesday, and tours running June 9 through 11. Boats will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. People should expect bridge lifts and delays on the Broadway, Steel, and Burnside bridges as ships arrive and depart. On...

Fleet Week in Portland June 9 through 11 for Rose Festival

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland's Pride Ride was held Friday night, celebrating the beginning of Pride Month and World Bicycle Day. The ride, which started from Director Park, was also held in honor of the late drag queen Darcelle XV, a Portland legend who died back in March. The one-and-a-half-mile...

Pride Ride through Rose City helps kick off Pride Month in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — DoveLewis has returned to full round-the-clock veterinary care following a short hiatus. PAST COVERAGE | Facing veterinarian shortage, DoveLewis Emergency Hospital no longer open 24 hours a day. Back in October 2022, the veterinary hospital had to change its hours due to a national shortage of...

DoveLewis Veterinary Hospital returns to 24/7 coverage, reconfigures urgent care option

PORTLAND, Ore. — On Monday the Lan Su Chinese Garden welcomed a Taiwanese dragon boat into its resident lake ahead of the garden's Nights of the Dragon Boat celebration. The 40-foot-long, 1,300 lb. dragon boat was lifted into Lake Zither by a crane shortly after 7 a.m. as spectators and press watched.

Lan Su Chinese Garden welcomes 40-foot-long dragon boat ahead of June celebration

PORTLAND, Ore. — As some businesses are deciding to leave Portland, others say now is the time to invest in the city. At The Star, the general manager said his team is expanding hours, adding events, and re-investing in the Pearl District space -- despite facing challenges over the last three years.

Businesses investing in downtown Portland, despite hurdles: 'It really spawns growth'

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2 juveniles arrested in Hillsboro crash that killed 2 cousins

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Police have arrested two juveniles in a crash that killed two cousins last September, the Hillsboro Police Department said Friday. Police released...

2 juveniles arrested in Hillsboro crash that killed 2 cousins

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