Washington State

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

Oregon State

Portland, OR

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau's (PPB) Human Trafficking Unit is one of five agencies selected to learn how to improve its training to assist human trafficking victims. PPB’s Human Trafficking Unit has been selected to serve as a demonstration site by the International Association of Chiefs of...

PPB selected for two-year human trafficking project to improve how they identify victims

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Police say online rumors related to the death investigations of six women around the region are not supported by facts available at this point. In a press release to media outlets Sunday afternoon, PPB says they have “been hearing widespread questions and concerns about the death investigations of 6 women throughout the region, especially after widely distributed social media posts and news media articles appeared to suggest a connection between them. These discussions have led to some anxiety and fear in our community, and we want to provide reassurance that the speculation is not supported by the facts available at this point.”

Portland Police: 'No reason to believe' 6 deaths are connected, calls rumors 'speculation'

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man accused of setting fire to a Southwest Portland apartment building back on May 16 as indicted on more than 50 charges, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said on Monday. The four-alarm fire burned through The May Apartments on Southwest Taylor Street, leaving...

Suspect in SW Portland apartment fire indicted on 55 charges, Multnomah County DA says

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

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

PORTLAND, Ore. — A 37-year-old man pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he tried to shoot and kill police officers during a traffic stop in May of last year, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. On May 6, 2022, police pulled Matthew Leahey over near Northeast...

Man pleads guilty to attempted aggravated murder after shooting at Portland police

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

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

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. — 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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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. — 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'

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

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

Oakbrook, WA

Brush Prairie, WA

Beaverton, OR

Battle Ground, WA

Aloha, OR

Scappoose, OR

Ridgefield, WA

Fairview, OR

Milwaukie, OR

Gresham, OR

Wood Village, OR

Camas, WA

Oak Grove, OR

Tigard, OR

Happy Valley, OR

La Center, WA

Warren, OR

Troutdale, OR

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Vancouver detective wants to see domestic violence protections strengthened

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The deaths of a Vancouver woman and her daughter are shining a light on the role lawmakers play in protecting victims of domestic...

Vancouver detective wants to see domestic violence protections strengthened

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