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...
Massive fire breaks out at lumber mill near Camas
CLARK COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - A massive fire broke out at a lumber mill near Camas on Sunday evening near the Evergreen Highway. The fire started around 6:30 p.m. As of about 7:30 p.m., at least 20 fire crews were battling the flames and traffic on a nearby railroad track is shut down, officials said.
What increasing heat does to our bodies
With record-high temperatures becoming the norm — and Portland seeing mid-90s this week — humans are more regularly hitting the threshold of our ability to cope with heat. Why it matters: Scorching temperatures are triggering health emergencies across the U.S. as climate change makes extreme heat waves more common...
Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe starring in 1930s Oregon-set film
Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe are set to star in a historical drama taking place in 1930s Oregon, according to entertainment outlets.
Parallel parking contest in Southeast Portland keeps the city weird
In large cities across the country, parallel parking in impossibly tight spaces is seen almost as a rite of passage. On Saturday, those skills were put to the test, as dozens of people competed in a Parallel Parking Competition in Southeast Portland. The coveted parking spot, at the corner of...
