Jury finds Portland officer was justified in shooting death last year
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Friday, a Multnomah County jury found a Portland Police officer was justified in the use of deadly force in the death of Nicholas G. Thorn, 28, of Portland. The incident happened October 4, 2024 and involved Officer Andrew Young. According to court documents, Thorn was...
Oregon Military Museum set to reopen with new exhibits and immersive experiences
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycomb is set to re-open in a couple of weeks with a whole new look and historical experience. Even from the road, the Oregon Military Museum in Clackamas, at Camp Withycomb, is impressive. A lineup of tanks on the outside greets guests. But on the inside...
Gresham homeless shelter plans paused amid community concerns
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — Plans for the East County Homelessness Resource Center in Gresham have hit a temporary, and possibly permanent, halt. The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners had unanimously approved the construction of the center, which was set to provide both drop-in day services and 24/7 shelter at the...
Washington County brush fire contained to 10 acres
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KATU) — A brush fire broke out in a rural part of Washington County south of Hillsboro on Monday evening, quickly growing to 10 acres. The fire was sufficiently contained as of 7:28 p.m. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue reported the fire at about 5:30 p.m. near...
Accused Vancouver child lurer ‘hiding in plain sight’
A 21-year-old Vancouver man made his first court appearance Monday for allegedly trying to lure a 5-year-old girl away from the front yard of her home -- and it's not the first time he's been charged with this crime.
Portland firefighters express grief and resilience after deadly ambush in Idaho
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Firefighters Association says many local departments are still reeling after learning of the heinous killing of two Coeur d'Alene firefighters. "My heart just sank. It's an absolute tragedy to learn about this horrific incident. It just absolutely breaks my heart for the...
“We the people need some sleep!”
Portland already saw the massive damage a pro-protestor Mayor does to a city. Now, we wait to see whether its new mayor will do any different, and so far, signs are not good. Six years ago, Ted Wheeler publicly took the side of rioters laying siege to the headquarters of Immigrations and Customs enforcement. He...
June 30 sheriff’s office outstanding warrants
Area law enforcement agencies are looking for the following people who have absconded from the law. Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office Crime Information tip line is 800-577-1707....
Woman recounts terrifying moments with knife-wielding man on I-5 amid bomb threat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Imagine traveling on Interstate 5 on an ordinary Saturday when you see a person standing in the middle of the highway, throwing things into traffic and telling people who drove by that there a bomb was ahead. For one woman who did not want to...
Father and son encounter rattlesnake at Wahkeena Falls, prompting warnings for hikers
TROUTDALE, Ore. (KATU) — A father hiking with his teenage son at Wahkeena Falls encountered a rattlesnake on Sunday, prompting him to warn other hikers about potential dangers on the trail. The man, identified as Ellis, said the snake was blocking their descent, highlighting the importance of being prepared...
