With the sun setting earlier and earlier every day, this story gives a good reason to make sure your headlights are on, after the sun goes down …

Find out why the East Precinct Commander says he’s proud of the police officers who responded to this bizarre incident …

See the results of three accidents – out of many more – that all took place on October 5 in East Portland …

See why the Fire Bureau says this youthful fire-setter isn’t unique – and is part of a problem growing across the nation …

Find out what we learned about this case, and who police say they’ve charged with murder …

See how many pounds of drugs were turned in at the most recent event – and find out why cops say events like these are vitally important to our community – especially for our youth …

Read this, and you’ll see how a gun-slinging burglar was quickly located – and taken into custody – shortly after he allegedly brandished a gun in an effort to make a clean getaway. We’ve got exclusive action photos, too  …

See the shattered remains of vehicles from a wreck that shut down outer SE Powell Boulevard that some say was caused by a homeless couple dodging into traffic near SE 143rd Avenue …

IN HIS WORDS: Portland Police Bureau Chief Mike Reese is blunt as he talks about his top priorities, and the challenges that he – and the Police Bureau – face, in the coming months. You’ll learn a lot from this fascinating, candid talk …

See why this accident closed down a very busy intersection in outer East Portland while rescue crews cut victims out of a car – and Traffic Division officers investigated the cause of this wreck …

See how this annual “Shop With a Cop” event has grown, over the last eight years. Who had more fun: Cops or kids? Take a look at this delightful back-to-school story … hardly marred by the zany antics of a pair of shoplifters, in a store with 50 cops …

Find out why officials think the same, middle-aged man committed these two crimes, just minutes apart, in East Portland …