Learn what two mistakes almost cost the lives of two house-sitters, when an early morning blaze erupted …

Police – and female clerks at motels and stores – are breathing easier, now that the man they accuse of threatening to slash workers if they didn’t hand over cash has been arrested …

It looks like the driver in this story is one of those who didn’t get the message to drive sober – or take a cab. Look at the aftermath of this tipsy drive …

There’s little information for cops to go on. You can help if you saw something odd happening Wednesday night on SE Foster Rd. at this little neighborhood market …

Here’s just one more reason why drinking and driving can cost one more than traffic ticket …

Here’s why NE Halsey Street and SE Foster Road were closed down for hours on Tuesday evening. Actually, it’s a miracle no one died …

See the startling aftermath of a wreck in which a suspected liquored-up driver plowed into an East Precinct patrol car, stopping the show, and sending them all to the hospital …

Find out how – and why – this group gathers to honor front-line public safety personnel each September …

See how Portland Police Bureau officers helped Oregon State Police corral this allegedly impaired driver – who refused to give up …

The damage caused by this overheated electric appliance could have been much worse. As the seasons change, there’s a lesson to be learned by everyone …

As bullets flew, citizens ducked for cover, and schools went into lockdown. Here’s what officials are saying about this most recent outbreak of gang violence …

Find out why, year after year, the cops keep coming back – on their own time, and usually after a long shift – to help youngsters get a good start on the school year …