Body found floating in Willamette River near West Linn
A male body was discovered in the Willamette River near West Linn on Wednesday, with no obvious signs of trauma, and a medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
Dark History of Suspected Serial Killer Comes to Light After Four Women Found Dead
A man accused of killing at least four women over three months has a long criminal history stretching back more than 20 years. Jesse Lee Calhoun, 40, faces charges for the deaths of Kristin Smith, 22, and three other women. Smith is believed to have been killed in November 2022, though her remains weren’t found […]
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Oregon With Awesome Deals You Won’t Find Elsewhere
In the heart of Tigard, Oregon sits a secondhand shopping paradise so expansive and extraordinary that first-time visitors often stand in the doorway for a moment, blinking in disbelief – Value Village isn’t just a thrift store, it’s an alternative retail universe where budget-friendly treasures await around every...
Residents urged to secure food sources after black bear sighting in Forest Park
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A black bear has been confirmed in Forest Park, with a sighting reported near the BPA trailhead on Skyline, west of Germantown. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) receives reports of black bears in the area annually, so the occurrence is not unusual.
Driver in serious Vancouver crash identified, cause of death confirmed suicide by gunshot
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — The driver involved in a serious multi-vehicle crash on Mill Plain Boulevard last week has been identified as Matthew Haynes, 25, of Vancouver, according to the Clark County Medical Examiner's Office. The office confirmed that Haynes died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head,...
New emergency call technology leads to Gresham shoplifting arrest
The Gresham Police Department arrested a prolific shoplifter thanks to swift notification from a program that changes how emergency calls are handled. Friday afternoon, Aug. 8, officers were notified via Live911 that a theft had occurred in the 700 block of Northwest 12th Street. The suspect reportedly had filled a...
Owners of NE Portland’s ‘Crash House’ sue city, gas company for $1.2 million
The owners of a home located near a sharp traffic curve in Northeast Portland have sued both the city and a gas company, claiming both could have prevented crashes that have damaged the property "on a regular basis."
Victim identified in deadly SE Portland standoff
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A woman was found dead inside a home where a man was barricaded and in a standoff with the Portland Police Bureau for hours on Sunday. At about 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check in the area of Southeast 170th Avenue and Southeast Division Street. According to police, a man called...
Woman convicted, tied to Portland burglary ring that stole from 100 businesses
A Milwaukie woman has been convicted on a burglary charge after she was linked a crime ring behind thefts from more than 100 Multnomah County businesses, according to court documents.
Portland Mayor’s deadline to end unsheltered homelessness 110 days away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Portland Mayor, Kieth Wilson’s deadline to end unsheltered homelessness is now 110 days away. This week, he laid out how his plan is going to the homeless & housing committee, and announced some new approaches his administration is taking. Tuesday night, Wilson told city councilors...
