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Vancouver, WA. — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian earlier this month. The incident occurred March 12, 2026, at around 3:30 p.m. near C Street and Evergreen Boulevard. According to Vancouver Police, a woman was crossing the street...

The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) has taken in 21 dogs and cats after Lake County deputies served a search warrant at a Christmas Valley property this week in what officials are calling a suspected animal neglect case. Responders also found several small animals on site and, in a grim discovery, multiple deceased pets.

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — A Vancouver man was arrested on several charges, including a hate crime, after an incident early Tuesday morning near a gas station, according to authorities. According to court documents, police were called to a reported disturbance at a 76 gas station near Southeast 112th Avenue...

CLACKAMAS, Oregon — The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting on Saturday night near the Clackamas Town Center transit center. The sheriff's office says the MAX Green Line platform is currently closed as deputies investigate. "At this time, no injuries have been reported, and there...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A new homeless shelter in Portland’s Pearl District is at the center of a $6 million lawsuit against the city, filed by the owners of a neighboring apartment complex that is also asking for the shelter to permanently close if they continue to lose rent.

Police say they are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who left his home overnight Thursday in Northeast Portland. Carson Koehler has not been heard from since leaving his residence, and family and friends have been unable to reach him, prompting concern for his well-being, according to the Gresham Police...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash that closed all lanes of Southeast Powell Boulevard near 28th Avenue for several hours on Saturday. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that a crash between a car and motorcycle happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection. The motorcyclist was...

Clark County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid openings from entry-level to management. Whether you’re handy with machines or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for you.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police are asking the public’s help in identifying a man they believe to be involved in a series of convenience store robberies throughout 2025. According to PPB, the suspect robbed five stores in the following locations:. 6000 block of NE Halsey Street. 6400...