‘I can’t breathe’: New video shows woman’s final moments in Clackamas County Jail
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) - Gerlinde Spring Lynch repeatedly told deputies she could not breathe shortly before she died in the Clackamas County Jail, according to video newly obtained by the FOX 12 Investigative Unit. Lynch, 47, was strapped into a restraint chair and surrounded by more than a dozen...
County’s Largest Employee Union Backs Julia Brim-Edwards
The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Local 88, Multnomah County’s largest employee union, today became the latest and perhaps most significant union to issue an endorsement for Julia Brim-Edwards in the county chair race. Local 88 represents about 4,000 county employees. Its members work in su
Clark County man sentenced to life in prison for murder-for-hire plot
A Clark County man, James Rummell, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of his wife, Lindy Rummell, in a murder-for-hire plot.
Man, 71, who died in Multnomah County jail identified
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a 71-year-old man who died earlier this week while in jail. At about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, the sheriff’s office said John C. Hanberry was found unresponsive in his cell. Despite efforts to save his life, Hanberry was pronounced dead
Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival brings big sounds, 70 wines to Esther Short Park
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — If you love wine and jazz, you're in luck. The Vancouver Wine and Jazz Festival is underway. The festival is back for its 26th year, featuring music, wine, food, art and more. The lineup includes 16 bands performing throughout the weekend. Headliners include Cuban jazz...
NB I-5 lanes closed after semi-tractor rollover crash
Northbound lanes on Interstate 5 in Portland were closed early Friday morning after a semi-tractor rollover crash resulted in one driver being hospitalized.
Crash cleared on NB I-205 in SE Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Traffic is moving again on the northbound side of Interstate 205 in Southeast Portland following a car crash. The crash happened on NB-205 between the SE Stark Street and SE Division Street interchange. Tap here for a live look at road conditions in the area.
Founder of Oregon mustang ranch claims federal officials sell wild horses to kill pens
The Bureau of Land Management's Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program is "federal complicity," Skydog Sanctuary's Clare Staples said.
Cirque du Soleil Aerialist Breaks 11 Bones in Portland Fall, Sues for $16.75M
A Cirque du Soleil aerialist who broke 11 bones falling before a live audience at the Portland Expo Center in 2024 has filed a $16.75 million lawsuit against the company, alleging it ignored repeated warnings about faulty equipment and later fired her over concerns about her mental fitness to return to work. Mariia Kon
Overturned semi-truck closes I-5 exit in North Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - An overturned semi-truck has closed an exit along Interstate 5 in North Portland early Friday morning. The crash happened at about 6 a.m. at Exit 306A to Columbia Boulevard. Portland Fire & Rescue said the driver was extricated from the semi-truck and taken to a hospital....

















