Vancouver WA

In the last issue of THE BEE we reported that the driver of a brand new Subaru Crosstrek had managed to avoid a row of newly-planted sidewalk trees while careening […]

The city has faced criticism for its reliance on homeless encampment sweeps (removals, as the city officially refers to them), which cost the city tens of millions each year, don’t reduce homelessness and are shown to result in higher homeless mortality rates. To what degree do you support this tactic, and do you believe the city should instead spend that money on other homelessness responses?

When Evan Hehring was released from prison in December 2024, he had no place to go. But one thing he was determined not to do was to return to living […]

Federal law enforcement has been cracking down on traffickers of drugs and firearms, leading to more than a dozen indictments of people in the Portland metropolitan area this month. So far, 17 people have landed federal charges in October. The charges range from dealing significant amounts of methamphetamine to transferring...

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Three teenagers face charges, including attempted murder, following a drive-by shooting in Vancouver early Wednesday morning, police said. Officers responded to reports of gunfire near West Evergreen Boulevard and Jefferson Street around 5:45 a.m. Police did not find anyone injured but recovered a shell casing...

Although the ordinance was passed unanimously, Council Vice President Clark expressed hesitation due to Bend's deadly school shooting.

Snow showers will continue across the Oregon and Washington Cascades into the night, and Oregon's chain rules carry an $800 fine for drivers who ignore them on the mountain passes.

People who’ve stayed at Portland’s village-style shelters aren’t pleased with how shelter operators handle serious concerns and complaints. That’s according to a survey conducted by the City Ombudsman’s office released Wednesday. “Feedback we received from shelter guests points to areas that need more attention,” said...

As rising housing costs place increasing pressure on older Oregonians living on fixed incomes, a major rehabilitation project in Portland has secured the future of 233 affordable apartments, protecting an established residential community while extending long-term rental assistance and modernizing aging housing infrastructure. A $72.4 million housing preservation project in...

ALOHA Ore. (KPTV) - Washington County officials celebrated the official opening of a permanent homeless shelter pod village on Tuesday. Next Step Community features 60 pallet-style homes that can accommodate up to 70 people. The county purchased the site at 3390 Southwest 209th Avenue in Aloha last December, in order...