Portland, OR

Sherwood, OR

SHERWOOD, Ore. — Sherwood Police need your help identifying a suspected hit-and-run driver. Police shared this video on Twitter... You can see what looks like the driver of an SUV go over the sidewalk and hit some bushes. They go around the bushes into a parking lot and hit...

Sherwood Police looking for hit-and-run driver who crashed into the Les Schwab parking lot

Washington State

Forest Grove, OR

FOREST GROVE, Ore. — Heads up to drivers in western Washington County. The Forest Grove Fire Department says NW Purdin Road is closed between Highway 47 and Thatcher Road. A vehicle has gone off the road and crashed into a power pole. No word on any injuries to people...

Car crash has closed NW Purdin Road in Forest Grove, officials say car took out power pole

Beaverton, OR

Hillsboro, OR

HILLSBORO, Ore. — Police have arrested two juveniles in a crash that killed two cousins last September, the Hillsboro Police Department said Friday. Police released no other information other than to say the two juveniles are in the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center. The crash on Thursday, Sept....

2 juveniles arrested in Hillsboro crash that killed 2 cousins

Oregon State

Colton, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — KATU Viewer Nina Baurer sent us a video of what appears to be a Wolverine walking around her property in Colton. CHIME IN | Share your pictures and video with KATU News. KATU News has reached out to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to...

Video: Possible wolverine sighting in Colton Saturday morning

Arkansas State

Vancouver, WA

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The family representative of a Vancouver woman and her daughter who were found dead Wednesday is speaking out against the court system she says failed to protect them from a violent criminal. “In this particular case, of all the hundreds of cases I’ve worked on, this...

Family rep. blames court for deaths of Vancouver woman, daughter

Oregon City, OR

OREGON CITY, Ore. — A man is in custody after allegedly trying to distribute a controlled substance within a thousand feet of a school. According to Oregon City police, 25-year-old Taylor Thomas was arrested during a welfare check. Inside a vehicle near Meyers Road and High School Avenue, officers...

Man arrested for selling drugs near Oregon City High School

PORTLAND, Ore. — Staff at Blanchet House tell KATU they used Narcan three times in the last week to revive people overdosing outside of the non-profit. Executive Director Scott Kerman said this speaks to a growing problem across the community. We’ve been seeing this tick up, the number of...

Staff at Portland non-profit use Narcan on three people in one week

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The Vancouver community came together for a vigil on Sunday, honoring the lives of Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart. CONTINUING COVERAGE | Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart disappearance. Police recovered the bodies of the mother and daughter on Wednesday, more than a week after they went...

Vancouver community comes together for vigil to honor Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart

PORTLAND, Ore. — People all across the country are remembering legendary drag queen Walter Cole, better known as Darcelle. Darcelle passed away Thursday at the age of 92. Her club downtown had two shows tonight in honor of her, packed with friends and fans. "We don't mourn. We celebrate our dear friend!" said drag queens at Darcelle's club.

Portland remembers legendary drag queen Darcelle

Laurel Braitman lost her father to cancer when she was a teen, but before he died, he went to great lengths to teach her the skills she'd need to survive without him. The author of What Looks Like Bravery joined us to share her new memoir. Join Laurel at the following event:

Laurel Braitman -- "What Looks Like Bravery: An Epic Journey Through Loss to Love"

PORTLAND, Ore. — In this week’s Everyday Heroes, we visit a local dance studio where BIPOC kids have space to fully express themselves. The adults running the program are going the extra mile to provide today’s kids with opportunities they didn’t have growing up. “When I...

Everyday Heroes: Stepping up for BIPOC youth

Salem, OR

Salem, Ore. — It all started with a door. Laura Rose says she had a difficult time opening a door to an outreach center in Salem, Ore. because she's in a wheelchair. "It's too heavy for me to operate. I have to use my cell phone and I literally have to call the front desk over there to get someone to come out and get me," Laura Rose tells us.

'PeerGalaxy.com' opens universe of mental health support

You've heard him on NPR and singing with the band Pink Martini. His new book takes us through his life, from growing up in Portland in the 90's to hosting NPR's "All Things Considered". Ari Shapiro, author of "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories From a Life Spent Listening", joined us to share his new memoir. For more information about Ari, follow him on Instagram. Join Ari at the following event:

Ari Shapiro: "The Best Strangers in the World"

Milwaukie, OR

Lake Oswego, OR

Tigard, OR

Oak Grove, OR

Happy Valley, OR

Clackamas, OR

King City, OR

Oakbrook, WA

Aloha, OR

Marylhurst, OR

Rivergrove, OR

Tualatin, OR

Gresham, OR

Gladstone, OR

Fairview, OR

West Linn, OR

Wood Village, OR

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Driver comes forward after tow truck operator hit, injured on I-84 in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Police say they found the person who struck and injured a tow truck driver along Interstate 84 westbound in Portland early Sunday morning....

Driver comes forward after tow truck operator hit, injured on I-84 in Portland

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