Why the gun-toting thief shot off rounds after stealing from this store remains a mystery. See what we found out about this case.

Cops ruled out booze as a cause – but drugs may have been in the suspect’s system. Reasons for the 4 AM rampage that caused a lot of damage are scarce …

Find out what surprised firefighters in one of the apartments, as they battled this residential blaze …

Find out why two young ladies are in the hospital – one just clinging to life – even though they did the “right thing” by calling for a taxi instead of driving, after their evening of musical reverie …

Read this, and see why saving a few bucks on a child safety seat could actually cost a parent the life of their child …

The only real victim of the gunfire appeared to be a car parked in a driveway. But, the number of bullet shell casings found at the site raises many questions. Read all about it, and see our exclusive photos, right here …

They attribute it to “just good police work” – but find out how on-the-ball East Precinct officers worked together to keep this robber from slipping away on a MAX Light Rail train. We’ve got exclusive photos …

You’ve already seen many of stories behind these awards exclusively at East Portland News. Now, find out who the Portland Police Bureau considers to be outstanding officers, and learn why one Lents citizen, and his two friends, were given special honors …

See why there are many questions – and so far, no answers – about an unusual fire that also brought the police Major Crash Unit team to this flag-lot off SE 111th Avenue …

Find out why authorities say this accident didn’t have to happen – and who they say is at fault …

See what Commander Mike Reese plans for East Precinct as he leads the 200+ police officers who serve outer East Portland and beyond …

Neighbors have little to say, other than the allegedly murdered elderly woman was quiet and kept to herself. Find out what we learned about this crime …