Vancouver, WA

Clark County, WA

Washington State

Tigard, OR

HILLSBORO, Ore. — A woman will serve more than five and half years in prison for theft and biting off a security guard's earlobe when she was caught. The Washington County district attorney says in July of last year, Ashlie Clark shoplifted more than $800 worth of merchandise from the Nordstrom at Washington Square Mall in Tigard.

Shoplifter gets prison time for biting off guard's earlobe

Portland, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — UPDATE: Portland Police say three people are dead following a shooting in North Portland. Public Information Officer Sargent Kevin Allen says detectives will be on the scene for hours pouring over evidence. Police say they don't have any suspects, but would not rule out multiple suspects...

Portland Police: Three people dead following shooting in North Portland

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

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

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

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

Gresham, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — Have you seen this car?. Right now a Gresham woman is looking for her brand new 2020 Kia Sportage - a car that police say was stolen from right outside her apartment. "I don't have a vehicle anymore," said Brianna Walker. "I have no way to...

Brand new car stolen in Gresham as car-theft TikTok challenge spikes in popularity

PORTLAND, Ore. — Snow accumulated in some places early Saturday morning down to the valley floor. Residents waking up in Washington County, and the south side of the Portland Metro Area saw minor amounts. CHIME IN | SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS. ODOT cameras from across the region showed...

Light snowfall greets residents around Portland's west and south side Saturday morning

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

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

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. — 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

PORTLAND, Ore. — Snow levels will remain low over the next couple of days, even getting down to 500 feet during the early morning hours of Saturday and Sunday. Snow levels were around 1,000 feet Friday morning and stayed in the 1,000- to 1,500-foot range all day. High elevation...

Low snow levels, chilly temps to persist in Portland area

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

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"

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Man convicted in Clark County cold case killing from 1974

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Suspected serial killer Warren Forrest was found guilty today of murder in the death of Martha Morrison....

Man convicted in Clark County cold case killing from 1974

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