Prosecutors Won’t Charge Portland Officer Who Killed Eric Hurtado
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to indict the police officer who shot and killed Eric Hurtado in downtown Portland on October 15. The announcement was made Thursday, the same day Portland Police Bureau (PPB) released video footage of the incident, showing the mere seconds between when officers arrived and when shots were fired at Hurtado.
Yelp names 3 Oregon pasta places among best in U.S. in 2026
Yelp recently released a list of the 100 best places for pasta in the United States – with a few spots in Portland and Eugene making the list.
DEQ investigates Johnson Creek chemical spill tied to major fish kill in September
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is investigating a chemical spill from a local manufacturing facility that it says likely caused the deaths of a large number of fish and other aquatic animals in Johnson Creek in September. The investigation follows reports to DEQ of...
Coho and chinook salmon action is shifting
Bob is out this week so last week’s information is below. With salmon seasons winding down, it’ll get more challenging to find mainstem Columbia opportunities for metro anglers. Pro guide Chris Vertopoulos however, found 3 keeper coho on his excursion just a few days ago, doing a long-troll...
Woman crashes Jeep into garage doors at police station in North Portland
What medical condition led to Fleury's hospital transport after arrest?. How did the police traffic stop escalate to the garage crash?. Portland, Ore. (KATU) — A Portland woman is facing charges after crashing into a Portland Police Bureau building in North Portland Thursday night. At around 8:45 p.m., Portland...
New photo book shows life on the streets of Portland through the lens of...
The cover of the book is an arresting image. A young Black woman looks off into the distance, cigarette in her right hand as she holds a pear in the other. Behind Yvonne, in the distance, a Rapid Response Bio-Clean truck collects trash bags as workers clear the sidewalk of people experiencing homelessness.
Portland man accused of posing as Lake Oswego delivery driver charged with theft
Police arrested a Portland man last week after Lake Oswego residents reported several packages stolen from their doorstep.
Free Halloween events in the Portland-Metro area
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — This year, Halloween falls on Saturday, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate the spooky season without having to worry about work or school getting in the way. We’ve put together a list of some fun, family-friendly events to help keep you busy this year.
Tula-Tu stable as Oregon Zoo vets treat for rapidly progressing strain of elephant herpes
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Zoo’s baby Asian elephant Tula-Tu has been diagnosed with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, and zookeepers are working on a treatment plan since “young calves are particularly susceptible” to the disease. Active elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus – or EEHV – can be life-threatening...
Feds arrest 14 noncitizens after seeking Oregon jail records
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Federal authorities say they have arrested 14 noncitizens convicted of violent crimes following court orders that compelled four Oregon county jail systems to share inmate information with federal investigators. U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford announced the arrests in a news release Friday, saying the people had been...

















