Public Safety
Portland firefighters rescue person from window during Sunday apartment fire
The fire near Northwest 23rd Ave on Sunday morning displaced at least three residents from their homes, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.
Bike theft sting in downtown Portland ends with 3 arrests, cocaine seized
The mission was part of Portland police's response to a brazen e-bike theft earlier this summer.
12 kayakers — including 6 children — rescued off the coast of PNW islands
Nobody was injured during the incident.
Flames leap 30 feet into the air after hedge catches fire in Vancouver, witnesses say
The fire happened Friday afternoon.
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FBI honors agents involved in LaVoy Finicum standoff with bravery medal
Director Kash Patel presented the Shield of Bravery to Hostage Rescue Team members, including agent W. Joseph Astarita who was acquitted of lying about firing shots at Finicum's truck in 2016.
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NW Portland neighbors say they’ve created an oasis. Police officers see an obstacle
Police say they need direct routes to pursue criminals by car, but cyclists say the concrete cornucopias keep them safe, too.
Multnomah County employee arrested, accused of stealing items from Home Depot, police say
Leonel Sandoval, 55, works as a carpenter for the Department of County Assets.
Police identify 41-year-old man killed in shooting inside N. Portland motel
Officers responded to a Super Value Inn where they found Philip Redmon dead.
Anonymous tip to feds led to sexual abuse charges against Gresham officer
Someone from the Seattle area tipped off the FBI and alleged Hector Carranza sexually abused an underage girl, according to court testimony.
This burglar’s revenge against pawn shop involved cutting a hole in the wall and stealing 16 guns
Gregory A. Berry targeted the business over a pricing dispute while high on fentanyl, later trading two of the stolen weapons for more drugs.
Disability rights lawsuit leads to homeless camping settlement in Grants Pass
Five disabled plaintiffs secured a year-long commitment for 150 camping spaces and $60,000 in support services from city.
Multnomah County reports suspected heat death
It comes after a three-day heatwave scorched Portland’s streets.
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