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VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — It is an issue impacting hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the country and right here in the Pacific Northwest. Suicides among first responders are prompting agencies to focus on the mental health of their own. According to the FBI, the life expectancy of an...

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Office of the Attorney General has launched a taxpayer-funded hotline in three counties that would allow residents, including foreign nationals and illegal immigrants, to report U.S. citizens for engaging in legally protected speech and activity, in addition to hate crimes....

After a two-year investigation, a Sherwood man was arrested last month, accused of stealing his elderly father's money all while failing to provide suitable care for him, authorities said.

PORTLAND, OR — Ahead of Independence Day, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reminded residents Monday that while waving the American flag on the 4th of July is technically still legal, those who choose to do so should immediately issue a sincere apology for “the harm caused by aggressive displays of patriotism.”

Oregon’s buffet scene is a mixed bag, as some spots serve up real gems, while others are better left untouched. When you’re in the mood for all-you-can-eat, it helps to know which places are actually worth the trip. After sampling buffets all over the Beaver State, I’ve put...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The 142nd Wing of the Portland Air National Guard Base conducted a series of flyovers on Independence Day, showcasing their F-15 Eagle fighter jets across various locations in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Col. Daniel McAllister, one of the two pilots from the wing participating...

A Southeast Portland dispensary announced it was closing and abruptly laid off staff June 6, nearly five months after workers unionized. Buzz Box said it would remain open with reduced hours through June 30, but its budtenders were laid off effective June 6. Workers were told of the closure in...

Fire and public-safety officials on Tuesday encouraged Portlanders to follow the citywide ban on the use and sale of fireworks ahead of July 4, when the number of emergency calls typically double that of the average day. Officials held a press conference at Fire & Rescue Station 21, alongside doctors...

Portland Parks and Recreation’s “Free Lunch+Play” program returned to Creston, Mt. Scott, and Essex parks on June 23rd. New this summer: While chowing down on some free grub, Southeast Portland kids could also get the chance to listen to opera, learn about insects, and to try out roller skating.

It'll be America's 249th birthday on Friday, and that means it's time to watch some colorful explosions. Why it matters: Watching a professional fireworks display lets you mark Independence Day without breaking local laws — and without losing a finger or starting a wildfire. Here are a few places...