This wasn’t the huge drug bust this week that you’ve probably heard about – but it’s a good example of how outer East Portland police officers use their detective skills to get meth off our streets …

Do-it-yourself firefighting wasn’t enough to keep this home from suffering major damage. Here are the details …

Exactly why the driver of his car lost control remains unclear – but the result of this mighty crash is amazing. Take a look, and see why officials say they are surprised that no one was badly injured …

Even while most folks were taking a three-day vacation, Portland Fire & Rescue crews were on duty, fighting fires – almost back to back. We have the photos …

See why it was lucky that no one was injured in this odd crash …

In part two of our in-the-cruiser, on-patrol interview – you’ll witness “Cop #1” at work, from reported crime to the arrest. . .

Why do they call this Portland Police Bureau officer ‘Cop #1’? Read this insightful story and learn what this man feels is driving unrest, on the outer East Portland streets he patrols daily …

While firefighters contained the fire to the shed, see why neighbors are concerned about other activities that take place in abandoned houses like this one …

Fortunately, this time no one was killed. Unfortunately, it seems that gang activity – involving guns – continues to increase in outer East Portland …

This is a fire that needn’t have happened, officials say. See how much damage this little mistake caused …

And, days after the most recent death, yet another urban mountaineer requires professional rescue. See why officials say that while this area may be challenging for the proficient, it’s certainly no place to play around…

Although Portland is the only city where Commander Lee has been a cop, you’ll be amazed to discover what he found out while helping police recruits in the Middle East “learn the basics” …