It’s up to the DA whether or not to file charges. But, see why a neighbor believes it was most likely self-defense. Apparently, it wasn’t some innocent bystander who died …

Even with careful planning – including an elaborate disguise – see why it looks like this alleged stick-up artist bungled his caper. And, find out just how weird this crime really was – directly from the folks who got held up …

Discover why either one of these fires could have endangered firefighters, as they battled to contain these blazes …

Find out who the police say was involved in the MAX Light Rail station stabbing at the 102nd Station – and why they’re looking for leads regarding a nighttime stabbing at a Mill Park Taco Bell restaurant …

The cute little house faces the Springwater Trail – but it’s now a charred mess. See why the folks who called to report this blaze say that vacant houses in the area are becoming a real danger to their neighborhood …

Next time you’re in a hurry and think about trying to squeak through a “very yellow” light – remember this story. Don’t worry, it’s not gory …

Find out what’s being said about a man who allegedly ran down a woman crossing NE Sandy Blvd., left her dying on the road while he ditched his minivan, and then walked back to his seedy motel room …

While it caused an uproar, find out what actually happened, and how students and staff members were affected by the bomb blast …

Was one of the suspects – a former Portland Police Bureau Cadet – trying to live an upright life – or scouting out police procedures? That has yet to be known – but, being allegedly nabbed sitting on 24 pounds of “ice” …

Police say they have little go to on. If you saw something there on Tuesday, you could help put a gun-toting stick-up man behind bars …

Get the whole story right here – with more exclusive photos than you’ll see anywhere else. See how this bust really left these alleged crooks “up in the air”

Although officials say the man made it to within 150 feet of the Emergency Department door – it wasn’t close enough. Read how police officers tried to save the man’s life before the ambulance arrived – and, in-depth comments by AMC’s top emergency doctor …

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