Discover why firefighters’ quick arrival kept an unfortunate malfunction from turning into a tragedy …

See how the Police Activities League is helping outer East Portland youth to safely learn  the sporting use of bows and arrows – even during the winter months …

See the tough guy police say tried to steal a woman’s purse near the Division Street MAX station – and what happened to the man who tried to help her …

Officially, they’re not saying how the hooligans smashed the thick, tempered, etched safety glass on TriMet bus shelters – from Gresham west to the Willamette River – but, we’ve got a good idea of what’s happening. Take a look  …

See why neighbors say it’s ‘getting rough’ along outer SE Powell Boulevard these days – and, who police say were involved in this incident …

Damage to this house is substantial – but see why officials say the family will likely survive the tragedy of being put out of their burned home …

See why this driver, said to be in too much a hurry to wait out a red light, now has plenty of time to think about their actions …

Learn why this fire turned tragic, even as fire crews raced to save a resident trapped in the smoky inferno …

Some may say he’s a ‘misguided youth’ – but take a look at this photo and you’ll see why this fellow, if convicted, deserves hard time in jail …

See what we’ve learned about a violent act that brought members of the police Gang Enforcement Team to the New Copper Penny …

Turns out, it wasn’t locals hoods who shot up a residential section in the Hazelwood neighborhood – read all about it, right here …

How the crooks snatched them a mystery – what the criminals intend to do with air conditioning units is puzzling – and who did it remains a mystery …