It’s amazing but true: See why this outer East Portland cop had to “call for backup” – in the middle of the day – when her husband was attacked by thugs on their way home from vacation …

See why firefighters had to use their Holmatro rescue tools to get this driver out of her rolled-over SUV …

See why firefighters say that this fire – a conflagration which destroyed this home – could easily have been avoided …

Would you risk getting cut up on razor wire, climbing over a 10-foot-high chain link fence to steal a truck? See why this particular truck, used to pick up food for the needy to be given away at the PACS Food Bank, is urgently needed – and how you can help …

See why this frank prank wasn’t funny to a hardworking, hot dog-vending entrepreneur – who now must foot the bill to refurbish their six-foot tall mascot costume …

See why this fire could have easily been avoided, according to officials – and what lessons can be learned from this destructive blaze …

Officials say it was an argument that led to this untimely death. Find out right here what we’ve learned in the case …

Find out what our cops are doing about this crime wave – and learn simple steps you can take to keep your home and belongings safe from these sticky-fingered crooks …

NEW DEVELOPMENT: Since we reported this story in 2008, see the shocking developments that lead authorities to say about the suspicious disappearance Heather Dawn Mallory, the mother of a then three-year-old …

Although he’s been in been the Acting Commander since May, find out what newly- minted East Precinct Commander Bill Walker says are now his primary challenges…on which he’s already taking action …

Learn what officials say could have prevented five apartments from being damaged by fire – and avoided sending two people to the hospital. There’s a simple-but-effective lesson to be learned, here …

Summer is here. Really! With our glorious 80 days of beautiful weather just around the corner, now’s a good time to learn how to be safe – and not run afoul of the law – before you slip your watercraft into one of our rivers.  READ THIS and learn about their special enforcement mission going on right now to curb drunken boating …

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