You might be surprised to know how, and why, an individual from each of our City’s public safety bureaus are singled out. Find out who was awarded, right here …

Discover how this program introduces young people to a possible career in law enforcement, and how they benefit from it …

This story has more twists and turns than a snake on a hot rock! Find out why neighbors on this dead-end street off SE Woodstock Blvd. say they’re glad the house is destroyed. We’ve got exclusive photos

This accident looks worse than it was. Find out why police say this grinding smash-up simply didn’t have to happen …

They’re not sure if other factors contributed to this tragic single-vehicle accident, officials say. See members of the Portland Police Bureau in action, as they investigate this crash. And, learn what our cops did – a chore that no one else would do …

Take a look, and you’ll see a meth lab cleanup underway. Find out what neighbors had to see about the house in this well-established outer East Portland neighborhood …

Some people call it a “sting” operation. But, discover why we agree with the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Police Bureau that these missions are useful and necessary …

You’ll be amazed at how many police evidence markers were strewn around the scene of this deadly crime. Learn why neighbors now say they’re scared of what may happen this summer when the weather clears …

They still aren’t saying how they think the commercial fire started; but, they’re pretty sure a child started the house fire – one that could have been much worse, except for the prompt, valiant actions of an off-duty firefighter! We’ve got the photos that tell the story …

Take a look at some of these locations! Perhaps you saw something that could help police capture these two gun-slinging bandits before they kill someone, and you could be rewarded $1,000 for your information …

Amid searches for evidence, accusations, and speculation in the community, a Multnomah County Grand Jury heard evidence that’s led to an indictment of 16-year-old Parrish Ian Bennette Jr. for the murder of 14-year-old Yashanee Vaughn. And, see exclusive photos of the extensive search for her body in East Portland …

The driver wasn’t arrested or charged – but this mistake sure did some damage. Take a look for yourself …

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