Man killed by Vancouver Police after pointing gun, firing shot
A man was killed by police in Vancouver after pointing a firearm at a woman and firing at least one round on Dec. 27.
Four suspects arrested after car break in report leads to crash in Bethany
Four suspects were arrested late Tuesday night after a car break-in report led to a crash in Washington County.
High-Speed Chase Leads to Crash and Arrests of Suspected Car Thieves in Gresham
In the pre-dawn silence of a Gresham street, a high-speed drama unfolded leading to a crash, a vigorous search, and subsequent arrests. The Gresham Police Department detailed an incident on December 30, around 1:45 a.m., where an officer attempted to stop a red Kia Soul near SE 182nd Ave and SE Division St, only for...
Camas girl, 8, praised for helping to save two lives
An observant girl’s quick action may have saved two lives in the span of three days. Shelbie McQueen, a third-grader at Woodburn Elementary School in Camas, was walking from a bus stop to her house Sept. 9 when she heard somebody crying out for help. She traced the cries...
Court records reveal criminal history of Northeast Portland double stabbing suspect
Court records show the suspect was out on supervised probation at the time of the alleged attacks.
25-year-old driver arrested on charges including DUI after rollover crash in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - A 25-year-old driver is facing multiple charges including DUI after a rollover crash in Vancouver on Sunday. Vancouver Police say officers responded to a single-car crash near NW Fruit Valley Rd and NW 20th Ct at around 5 p.m. on December 28. A 25-year-old woman was...
Portland gun violence drops 34% in past year, but community leaders warn more work...
PORTLAND, Oregon — For the first time in 12 months, Portland is seeing a decline in murders and shootings. As of last month, there has been a 34% drop in those incidents. One community member said the decrease is the result of collaborative efforts to keep people safe. A city spokesperson echoed that sentiment,...
Influenza Cases Rise In Oregon
Portland, Ore. – Influenza cases are surging around the country and in Oregon. According to the latest available data from the Oregon Health Authority, almost 16% of the state’s flu tests came back positive, during the week of Christmas; up from just 11% the previous week. There were also 31 flu-related...
Portland Fire urges residents to report illegal fireworks on New Year’s Eve
PORTLAND, Ore. — As New Year's Eve celebrations get underway, the city of Portland is reminding residents that this is the first year it has implemented a tool allowing people to report fireworks usage. Fireworks are illegal within Portland city limits and have been since 2022. "You could talk...
Portland saw 30% drop in shootings in 2025, lowest in 6 years
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Portland recorded its lowest number of shooting incidents in six years, with gun violence declining by 30% in 2025, according to the Portland Police Bureau’s crime database. The city reported 525 shooting incidents in 2025, down from 747 in 2024. Shooting-related homicides also decreased from...

















